N. Korean envoy vows stronger 'self-defense' capabilities, mentions 'imminent danger' of nuclear war North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations said Tuesday his country is "urgently" required to bolster its self-defense capabilities, claiming the Korean Peninsula faces the "immediate danger of nuclear war breakout."Sep 27, 2023
N. Korea's criticism of Yoon reflects sense of isolation, crisis: unification ministry North Korea's latest rebukes against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol showed how the secretive regime feels isolated and a sense of crisis amid the international community's united front against Pyongyang, the unification ministry said Tuesday.Sep 26, 2023
N. Korea scheduled to hold key parliamentary meeting following Kim-Putin summit North Korea is scheduled to convene a key parliamentary meeting Tuesday amid keen attention over whether its leader Kim Jong-un will attend it to deliver any message related to his latest summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Sep 26, 2023
US renews commitment to diplomacy with N. Korea after regime reopens borders for foreigners The U.S. Department of State reiterated its commitment to diplomacy with North Korea on Monday, after the reclusive regime reportedly reopened its borders for foreigners' entry this week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.Sep 26, 2023
Blinken says N. Korea-Russia military cooperation threatens global peace U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday military cooperation between North Korea and Russia undermines global peace, highlighting America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea.Sep 26, 2023
EXCLUSIVE Lawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees A group of South Korean lawmakers will propose a resolution urging the Chinese government to follow the principle of non-refoulement in handling North Korean escapees, while seeking support from top U.N. leaders to pressure Beijing to abide by international laws.Sep 25, 2023By Jung Min-ho
NK slams Yoon's warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as 'hysterical remarks' North Korea on Monday lambasted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for making "hysterical" remarks after he warned against possible military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow last week.Sep 25, 2023
Russian FM to visit Pyongyang next month as follow-up to Kim-Putin summit Russia's top diplomat said Saturday he will visit North Korea next month as part of follow-up measures to the rare summit between their leaders earlier this month.Sep 24, 2023
PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior officialPrime Minister Han Duck-soo is willing to meet the North Korean delegation visiting the Chinese city of Hangzhou for the Asian Games in the event of an encounter, a senior government official said Saturday. Sep 23, 2023
Exhibition for soldiers highlights North Korea's human rights abuses A special exhibition highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea is being held for service members, the Ministry of Unification said, Friday.Sep 23, 2023By Jung Min-ho