North Korea Warns of ‘Terrible Response’ if South Sends More Drones
North Korea threatened on Friday a "terrible response" if it detects any more drones buzzing across the border from the South.
South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 ‘Monster Missile’ to Frontline Units
South Korea has begun deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to its frontline units, strengthening the country’s deterrence against North Korean threats.
North Korea’s Kim Orders Factories to Make More Missiles in 2026
North Korean leader Kim ordered the "expansion" and modernization of the country's missile production next year and the construction of more factories to meet growing demand.
North Korea Says Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Stopped ‘At Any Cost’
North Korea said on Sunday that Japan's nuclear ambitions "must be prevented at any cost," after a Tokyo official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons.
North Korea Acknowledges Its Troops Cleared Mines for Russia
North Korea sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, leader Jong Un said in a speech.
The End of Strategic Separation: How Europe and Asia Became One Security Theater
The Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific — the world’s two principal centers of strategic competition — are no longer separate.
Seoul Intel Confirms Thousands of N. Korea Troops in Russia Under Construction Cover
North Korea has dispatched around 5,000 military construction troops and 1,000 engineers to Russia since September, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service.
North Korea Expected to Stage Military Parade as Party Turns 80
North Korea is set to host top officials from China and Russia to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, a celebration that is expected to feature a massive military parade showcasing its latest advanced weaponry.
N. Korea’s Kim Visits Destroyer Built to ‘Punish Provocations’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited one of the country's warships, saying the 5,000-ton destroyer should "punish the enemy's provocations," state media reported Monday.
North Korea Says ‘Special Assets’ Deployed Against South
Kim Jong Un said North Korea deployed "special assets" in response to what he called Washington's arms build-up in the South, state media reported.
Russia Possibly Recruited N. Korean Workers to Build Attack Drones, Ukrainian General Says
Russia may be relying on as many as 20,000 North Korean laborers to help build weapons, including tactical unmanned aerial systems, according to Ukraine’s top general.
US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea
The US Seventh Air Force has reactivated the World War II-era 431st Squadron as an MQ-9 Reaper unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, aligning with July reports that outlined plans for extended deployment.
N.Korea Vows at UN Never to Give Up Nuclear
A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After Boat From North Enters Waters
South Korea's military fired warning shots after a North Korean vessel entered its waters, prompting the ship to retreat, Seoul said.
N.Korea Supplied $9.8B in Arms to Russia, Received Only $1.2B in Return: Report
North Korea has provided Russia with billions of dollars’ worth of military aid for its war in Ukraine but received far less in return, a new report has found.
North Korea’s Kim Oversees Drone Test, Orders AI Development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an attack drone and ordered greater use of AI in the technology, state media said Friday.
North Korea Declares Nuclear Statehood ‘Permanently Enshrined’
North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is "permanently enshrined" in its law and "irreversible"
N. Korean Hackers Use ChatGPT to Launch Deepfake ID Phishing Attack: Report
A suspected North Korean state-backed hacking group used ChatGPT to create fabricated military IDs in a phishing campaign targeting South Korean military agencies and civil society groups.
North Korea to Boost Nuclear Arsenal, Conventional Military: State Media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang will unveil a policy to advance both its nuclear arsenal and conventional military power at an upcoming key ruling party meeting, state media said Saturday.
North Korea’s Kim Oversees ICBM Engine Test: State Media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a solid-fuel engine used for long-range nuclear missiles, state media reported on Tuesday, marking another key step in in a weapons program Western powers have failed to stop.
About 2,000 North Korean Troops Killed in Russia Deployment: Seoul Spy Agency
Seoul’s intelligence agency said that around 2,000 North Korean soldiers sent to support Russia in its war against Ukraine have been killed.
North Korea’s Kim Inspects New Missiles Before China Trip
North Korean leader inspected the country's new missile production line before his visit to China to attend Beijing's massive military parade.
North Korea’s Kim Consoles Families of Troops Killed Fighting for Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine and offered condolences for their "unbearable pain."
China Says North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to Attend Military Parade
China said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a huge military parade in Beijing on September 3 to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
