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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea's 'reckless' missile launch over Japan escalates tension

South Korea's military didn't immediately confirm whether the North Korean missile was fired from Pyongyang's airport.

29 Aug 2017 9:23 AM IST

Newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

Amid North Korea tensions, US-South Korea begin joint military drills

Only weeks ago it said it was considering firing a salvo of missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam.

21 Aug 2017 10:45 AM IST

This combination of photos show North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (left) on April 15, 2017, in Pyongyang, North Korea and US President Donald Trump in Washington on April 29. (Photo: AP)

North Korea delays Guam missile firing, waits to see what Washington...

North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and missile programs to ward off perceived US hostility.

17 Aug 2017 8:43 AM IST

Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

China, Russia hits back after being frustrated by US' criticism over N...

Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the UN, said China must decide if it is willing to back imposing stronger UN sanctions on...

1 Aug 2017 11:06 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea ICBM still facing technical hurdles: US expert

Elleman said Pyongyang is learning fast and that depending on North Korea's testing schedule, a deployment next year is...

1 Aug 2017 9:12 AM IST

Kim Jong-Un, North Korean leader

Dialogue more vital than UN sanctions on N Korea to resolve tensions

The new measures were a response to five nuclear tests and four long-range missile launches.

6 Aug 2017 1:47 PM IST

The United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

UNSC to vote tougher economic sanctions on North Korea

If implemented by all countries, the ban would strip Pyongyang of roughly a third of its export earnings estimated at $3...

5 Aug 2017 8:31 AM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that US investments in China would bear the brunt of any trade war. (Photo: AP)

Washington says open to talk if North Korea ready to disarm: Rex...

Tillerson would not go into more detail as to how N Korea could demonstrate a commitment to the denuclearization of the...

16 Aug 2017 8:26 AM IST

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis presented the initial draft of the review to Trumps top national security advisors. (Photo: AP)

If N Korean missile hits Guam, war could escalate very quickly: Mattis

North Korea last week said it was drawing up plans to test-fire four missiles that would fly toward Guam but splash into...

15 Aug 2017 3:42 PM IST

Guam Lieutenant Governor Ray Tonorio (2nd L) and Homeland Security advisor George Charfauros (C) attend a press conference in Hagatna. (Photo: AFP)

Guam officials ecstatic as N Korea holds off missile threat towards US

Kim had examined plans to fire missiles near Guam, but made no move towards an immediate strike, Korean Central News...

15 Aug 2017 3:06 PM IST

Afternoon traffic passes in front of a wall painted with US and Guam flags in the Tumon district on the island of Guam. (Photo: AP)

Guam residents pray for peace after N Korea missile threats

Despite Guam having become the center of a threatened showdown between the US and nuclear-armed North Korea, many said...

13 Aug 2017 2:00 PM IST

Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim, who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than two years returns to Canada. (Photo: AFP)

Canadian pastor returns home after release from N Korean prison

Hyeon Soo Lim, was arrested in Jan 2015 on charges of subversive activities against the N Korean regime, an accusation...

13 Aug 2017 9:42 AM IST