North Korea

Hangzhou Asian Games

October 04, 2023

Asian Games Diary: The North Korean enigma

Athletes from the country are not allowed to mingle with 'foreigners'. Even at the Games Village, they are not allowed to hang around with sportspersons from other countries. There are strict dress codes in place as well.

September 16, 2023
North Korean athletes to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games

Korean Central News Agency did not mention the size of the team or athletes' travel routes.
April 13, 2023
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea; Japan, South Korea on high alert

South Korean military said it was on high alert and coordinating closely with the United States.
April 07, 2023
South Korea, US, Japan call for stronger international backing of ban on North Korea workers

The top South Korean, US and Japanese nuclear envoys met in Seoul on Friday in their first gathering in four months to discuss how to cope with North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal.
January 01, 2023
North Korea's Kim orders new missiles, bigger nuclear arsenal amid tension

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol, during phone calls with military chiefs, called for "solid mental readiness and practical training" to ensure any North Korean provocations will be met with retaliation, according to a statement from his office.
December 18, 2022
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles:South Korea military

The North's missile launch comes just days after the country tested a high-thrust solid-fuel engine that experts said would allow quicker and more mobile launch of ballistic missiles, as it seeks to develop a new strategic weapon and speed up its nuclear and missile programmes.
December 06, 2022
North Korea fires more artillery rounds into sea in response to South Korea drills

North Korea also on Monday fired around 130 artillery rounds into waters near the buffer zones with South Korea, while accusing the South of raising unnecessary tension in front-line areas.

North Korea

Asian Games Diary: The North Korean enigma

North Korean athletes to participate in Hangzhou Asian Games

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea; Japan, South Korea on high alert

South Korea, US, Japan call for stronger international backing of ban on North Korea workers

North Korea's Kim orders new missiles, bigger nuclear arsenal amid tension

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles:South Korea military

North Korea fires more artillery rounds into sea in response to South Korea drills

North Korea's Kim oversees ICBM test, vows more nuclear weapons

Japan warns residents to seek shelter after North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

North Korea fires 17 missiles, one landing off South Korean coast for first time