US can respond in 'overwhelming' way in case of NK ICBM attack: official A senior U.S. military official warned Wednesday that America can respond in an "overwhelming" way in the "time, place and manner of our choosing" in the event of a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) attack as he underscored the strength of the United States' nuclear deterrence system.Feb 20, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea slams US for using AUKUS to bolster 'nuclear alliance' in Asia-Pacific North Korea on Thursday denounced the United States for bolstering another "nuclear alliance" in the Asia-Pacific region over Australia's move to introduce nuclear-powered submarines from Washington via the AUKUS security partnership.Feb 20, 2025By Yonhap
Senior NK diplomat hopes for strong exchanges, cooperation with China this year A senior North Korean diplomat has voiced hopes for strong exchanges and cooperation with China this year during his meeting with Beijing's top envoy to Pyongyang, according to the Chinese Embassy in the North on Wednesday.Feb 19, 2025By Yonhap
Ex-top officials of Moon Jae-in gov't found guilty of deporting N. Koreans against will Four ministerial-level officials of the previous administration were found guilty, Wednesday, of repatriating two North Korean fishermen in 2019 despite their pleas to stay in South Korea.Feb 19, 2025By Jung Min-ho
Chinese travel agency to bring 10 tourists to N. Korea's Rason next week A Chinese travel agency was accepting registrations for a tour of North Korea's northeastern city of Rason next week, in yet another sign of reopening to foreign tourists after a five-year COVID-19 border closure, the firm's website showed Tuesday.Feb 18, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea to keep bolstering nuclear force, criticizes US for pursuing 'outdated' denuclearization goal North Korea said it will adhere to bolstering its nuclear force, criticizing the United States for pursuing what it called an "outdated and absurd" denuclearization plan of the North, according to the North's state media Tuesday.Feb 18, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea's Kim visits mausoleum for 1st time in 4 years to mark late leader's birthday North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid his respects at the mausoleum of his father, late leader Kim Jong-il, on the anniversary of his birthday, state media reported Monday, marking his first reported visit to the family mausoleum on the late leader's birth anniversary in four years.Feb 17, 2025By Yonhap
S. Korea's ties with Syria could drive N. Korea closer to Russia, China: experts South Korea’s establishment of diplomatic ties with Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime is likely to deal a blow to North Korea, according to experts.Feb 16, 2025By Kwak Yeon-soo
N. Korea marks late leader's birthday with calls for loyalty for Kim Jong-unNorth Korea marked the 83rd birthday of late leader Kim Jong-il, with its propaganda machine calling for loyalty for Kim's son and current leader Kim Jong-un, according to the North's state media Sunday.Feb 16, 2025By Yonhap
N. Korea vows stronger defense against 'provocative attempts' by S. Korea, US North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering its defensive capabilities to deter what it calls "provocative attempts" by South Korea and the United States, the North's state media reported Saturday.Feb 15, 2025By Yonhap
