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Top Chinese official to lead 'goodwill visit' to North Korea this week

April 9, 2024

Top Chinese official to lead 'goodwill visit' to North Korea this week

The No. 3 official in the Chinese Communist Party will lead a delegation on what was described as a "goodwill visit" to North Korea from April 11 to April 13, 2024.

South Korea launches second spy satellite in military intelligence race with North Korea

April 8, 2024

South Korea launches second spy satellite in military intelligence race with North Korea

South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite following promises from North Korea to do the same. Tensions are rising once again between the neighboring countries.

North Korea claims success in testing of new hypersonic missile as it expands nuclear program

April 3, 2024

North Korea claims success in testing of new hypersonic missile as it expands nuclear program

North Korea has announced the successful testing of a new hypersonic missile powered by solid propellants, marking an advancement in its weapons program.

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast: officials

April 1, 2024

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast: officials

South Korean officials report that North Korea launched a missile into the Sea of Japan. The launch comes as tensions between North Korea, South Korea and Japan grow.

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

March 28, 2024

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

Russia vetoed a United Nations resolution on Thursday, effectively doing away with the monitoring by the U.N. of sanctions against North Korea intended to curb the country's nuclear program.

Japan's PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix 'various bilateral problems' with North Korea

March 28, 2024

Japan's PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix 'various bilateral problems' with North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un to have the nation recognize the return of Japanese people abducted during the 1970s and 80s.

Kim Jong Un praises top tank unit, encourages war preparations amid tensions with South Korea

March 25, 2024

Kim Jong Un praises top tank unit, encourages war preparations amid tensions with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jon Un visited his top tank group and encouraged readiness for war, continuing a trend of heightened military demonstrations and threats.

Japan's PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' North Korea says

March 25, 2024

Japan's PM offered to meet with Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' North Korea says

North Korea said that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered to meet with Kim Jong Un, but called North Korea's preconditions for a summit "unacceptable."

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

March 20, 2024

North Korea tests new hypersonic missile with one US target in mind

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led his military on a ground jet test of the multi-stage solid-fuel engine for a new hypersonic missile that has the capability of striking a U.S. target.

Japan to face North Korea in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

March 19, 2024

Japan to face North Korea in back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Japan and North Korea will face off in back to back matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying. The first game will take place in Tokyo with the later being played in Pyongyang.