North Korea fires suspected ICBM, warns U.S. against choices

In response to a question about growing debate in South Korea, Lee said there were no plans to redeploy U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to the peninsula.

4 November 2022

North Korea's Kim demands more farmland to boost food production

South Korea's rural development agency estimated the North's crop production fell nearly 4% last year from the year before.

3 March 2023

North Korea says U.S. drills have pushed situation

On Wednesday the United States and South Korea carried out a joint air drill with American B-1B heavy bombers and F-22 stealth fighters.

2 February 2023

South Korea, U.S. discussing nuclear exercises as tensions flare

Inter-Korean ties have long been testy but have been even more frayed since Yoon took office in May.

3 January 2023

North Korea test-fires cruise missiles to demonstrate defense

North Korea has accused the United Nations has been "unfair" on its military activities while keeping mum about U.S. and South Korean joint military exercises.

25 February 2023

North Korea's Kim oversees ICBM test

The isolated country tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday.

19 November 2022

North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness'

State media have continued to report on anti-pandemic measures to battle respiratory diseases, including the flu, but have yet to report on the lockdown order.

26 January 2023

North Korea's foreign minister says U.N. SG not impartial

Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui defended the nuclear-armed North's right to develop weapons for self defence.

21 November 2022