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Kim Yo-jong threatens 'overwhelming' action against S. Korea, US

Kim Yo-jong threatens 'overwhelming' action against S. Korea, US

The North Korean leader's powerful sister warned, Tuesday, that the country is prepared to overwhelmingly respond to military activities by South Korea and the United States. “The demonstrative military moves and all sorts of rhetoric by the U.S. and South Korea, which go so extremely frantic as not to be overlooked, undoubtedly provide the DPRK with conditions for being forc...

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-03-07 16:13

'Troubling' signs of activity at NK's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site: IAEA chief

'Troubling' signs of activity at NK's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site: IAEA chief

The chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Tuesday "deeply troubling" signs of activity are continuously being detected at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site.

2023-03-07 12:03

NK warns of 'overwhelming' actions against US-S. Korea military drills

NK warns of 'overwhelming' actions against US-S. Korea military drills

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Tuesday the North is ready to take "overwhelming" actions against military activities by the United States and South Korea, as its rivals are staging joint military drills involving American strategic assets.

2023-03-07 08:39

N. Korea says high-thrust rocket engine offers 'sure guarantee' for satellite launch

N. Korea says high-thrust rocket engine offers 'sure guarantee' for satellite launch

North Korea's development of a high-thrust engine capable of carrying a rocket has provided a "sure guarantee" for the country to launch various satellites into orbit, according to state media Monday.

2023-03-06 09:23

N. Korea renews vow to bolster nuclear arsenal

N. Korea renews vow to bolster nuclear arsenal

North Korea pledged once more Saturday to bolster its nuclear arsenal, claiming this deterrence would ensure a balance of power in the region.

2023-03-04 23:01

Gov't dismisses speculation about inter-Korean liaison office's abolishment

Gov't dismisses speculation about inter-Korean liaison office's abolishment

The Ministry of Unification on Thursday refuted rumors that it is considering abolishing the inter-Korean liaison office as part of the ministry's restructuring plan, saying that the liaison office is not under its authority because it was installed under an agreement between South Korea and North Korea.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-03 16:20

N. Korea's youth mobilization project seems meant for tighter state control: ministry

N. Korea's youth mobilization project seems meant for tighter state control: ministry

North Korea appears to be mobilizing the youth for a new housing project in a bid to tighten state control over the younger generation and elicit their loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un, Seoul's unification ministry said Friday.

2023-03-03 14:47

2 Koreas trade barbs at UN over Pyongyang's nuclear programs

2 Koreas trade barbs at UN over Pyongyang's nuclear programs

North and South Korea traded barbs over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs at the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, Thursday (local time). While North Korea claimed that it is pursuing those programs for "self-defense," the South countered that such a claim is an "irresponsible excuse."

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-03 13:45

US unveils national strategy to counter cybercrimes by N. Korea, others

US unveils national strategy to counter cybercrimes by N. Korea, others

The United States on Thursday released a national strategy to enhance cybersecurity and mitigate illicit cyber activities by actors from countries such as North Korea.

2023-03-03 09:24

NK leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of food shortages

NK leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of food shortages

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on all farms across the country to focus on stepping up their grain production and meeting their goals for this year "without fail," wrapping up a four-day session of a key party meeting, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday.

2023-03-02 09:56

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