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January 25, 2024

North Korea attempts first flight test of new nuclear-capable cruise missile

North Korea tested a new nuclear-capable weapon this week, conducting its first flight test of a new Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile, the North's KCNA reported.

January 24, 2024

North Korea fires several cruise missiles into the sea after destroying peace symbol, South Korea says

North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the sea off its western coast just days after its ruler, Kim Jong Un, ordered a reunification symbol in its capital to be destroyed.

January 23, 2024

North Korea demolishes monument symbolizing potential unification with South: report

A concrete arched monument in North Korea that symbolized the goal of reconciliation with South Korea has been demolished weeks after Kim Jong Un ordered it to be destroyed.

January 23, 2024

US spy flight reported near North Korea border following claim of underwater nuclear drone

A United States spy aircraft was reportedly detected near the demilitarized zone separating South Korea and North Korea following the latter's alleged nuclear drone test.

January 19, 2024

North Korea sentences 2 teens to 12 years of hard labor for watching K-pop: report

North Korean authorities sentenced the two 16-year-old girls to 12 years of hard labor after they were previously convicted of watching K-pop, which is music from South Korea.

January 19, 2024

South Korea urges UN council to break silence on North Korea's escalating missile threats

South Korea urged the U.N. Security Council to address North Korea's escalating missile tests and threats during an emergency closed meeting on Thursday.

January 19, 2024

North Korea claims it tested nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports

North Korea's Defense Ministry claims it successfully tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports as it looks to keep bolstering its arsenal.

January 18, 2024

UN Security Council meeting on North Korea and non-proliferation following missiles, treaty withdrawals

The United Nations Security Council is meeting Thursday to address "non-proliferation" and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, according to an updated schedule.

January 17, 2024

US, South Korea and Japan unite in massive naval drill in show of strength against North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted extensive naval exercises off South Korea's Jeju island as a display of strength against North Korea.

January 16, 2024

Kim Jong Un moves to modify North Korean constitution, write in South Korea as ‘No. 1 enemy’

Kim Jong Un announced North Korea will be ending all diplomatic or cooperative initiatives with South Korea, suggesting constitutional edits to enshrine them as a national enemy.