North Korea nuclear weapons
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North Korea fired ballistic missile from submarine in latest test, Seoul saysSouth Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred from waters near the eastern port city of Sinpo, where North Korea has a major shipyard building submarines.WorldMay 7
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North Korea could ‘preemptively’ use nuclear weapons if threatened, Kim warnsSpeaking to thousands of troops and spectators at a military parade, the North Korean leader vowed to develop his nuclear forces at the 'fastest possible speed'.WorldApr 30
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North Korea test-fires new weapon ahead of U.S., South Korea joint drillsNorth Korea has test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon designed to boost its nuclear fighting capability, state media reported Sunday.WorldApr 17
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North Korea threatens nuclear ‘annihilation’ if South pre-emptively attacksKim Yo Jong, the sister of Kim Jong Un, said that if South Korea pre-emptively attacks, its army 'will have to face a miserable fate little short of total destruction and ruin.'WorldApr 5
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U.S. to seek tougher U.N. sanctions on North Korea in wake of latest missile testNorth Korea on Thursday reported its first long-range intercontinental ballistic missile test since 2017, which has been touted as the country's largest missile yet.WorldMar 25
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North Korea confirms reports it has test-fired its biggest long-range missile to dateThe confirmation came a day after South Korea and Japan said they detected the North launching its first long-range test since 2017.WorldMar 24
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North Korea’s latest weapons launch apparently failed, Seoul saysIt wasn't immediately clear what North Korea launched on Wednesday morning or at what stage it had an apparent failure.WorldMar 15
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North Korea says intermediate-range missile tested took pictures from spaceIt was North Korea's most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans to respond to demonstrate it's committed to its allies' security in the region.WorldJan 30
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North Korea says U.S. is overreacting to latest missile test, casts doubt on talksPyongyang has said in recent weeks that its weapons tests are aimed at boosting its defense capabilities just as other countries do.WorldOct 21, 2021
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North Korea fires another ballistic missile as it continues weapons testsNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Tuesday in a continuation of its recent weapons tests, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said.PoliticsOct 18, 2021
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