North Korea

North Korea Twitter and Flickr accounts hacked by Anonymous

Anonymous has claimed it has been "hacking" and vandalizing social networking profiles linked to North Korea. The hacking group has…

12 years ago

North Korea shifts mid-range missile that could target US mainland

North Korea has shifted a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, South Korea's Foreign Minister Kim Kwan-jin has…

12 years ago

North Korea Army receives approval to launch merciless nuclear attack against US

North Korea has announced today that its army had received final approval to launch “merciless” nuclear strikes against the US.…

12 years ago

US THAAD missile defense system sent to Guam following North Korea threats

The Pentagon has decided to move an advanced missile system to the Pacific island of Guam as a precaution following…

12 years ago

North Korea blocks access to Kaesong Industrial Complex for South Korean workers

North Korea has blocked the entry of South Korean workers into joint Kaesong industrial zone, in a move seen as…

12 years ago

North Korea to restart facilities at Yongbyon nuclear complex

North Korea has announced it will restart the facilities at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, including a reactor mothballed in…

12 years ago

North Korea boosts nuclear programme

The North Korean parliament has today endorsed plans to give nuclear weapons greater prominence in the country's defences. North Korea’s…

12 years ago

South Korea promises strong response to North Korea aggression

South Korea has pledged a "strong response" to North Korea's aggressions, amid high tensions on the peninsula. Speaking to defence…

12 years ago

North Korea threatens to shut down Kaesong Industrial Complex

North Korea has threatened to shut down Kaesong Industrial Complex it jointly operates with South Korea that stands as the…

12 years ago

North Korea declares state of war against South Korea

North Korea has declared "state of war" against South Korea in its latest escalation of rhetoric against its neighbour and the US.…

12 years ago

Russia warns of tensions in North Korea slipping out of control

Russia has warned of tensions in North Korea slipping out of control, after Pyongyang announced it was placing its rockets…

12 years ago

North Korea puts rockets on stand-by to attack US targets

North Korea announces it has put missile units on stand-by to attack US targets in response to US stealth bomber…

12 years ago

Kaesong Industrial Complex still operating despite Pyongyang cutting military hotline

Kaesong Industrial Complex at the North-South Korea border is still operating despite Pyongyang cutting a military hotline with South Korea…

12 years ago

North Korea cuts Kaesong military hotline with South Korea

North Korea has announced it severs another military hotline with South Korea. The hotline is used to facilitate the travel of…

12 years ago

North Korea warns South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye to behave with discretion to avoid horrible disaster

North Korea has hit out at South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye, a day after she urged Pyongyang to change course…

12 years ago

North Korea announces rocket units combat posture to target US

North Korea announces it has ordered artillery and rocket units into "combat posture" to prepare to target US bases in…

12 years ago

South Korea and US sign new military plan against North Korea’s actions

South Korea and the United States have signed a new military plan to counter what officials call North Korean "provocations".…

12 years ago

South Korea cyber attack incorrectly linked to a Chinese IP address

South Korean officials announce they incorrectly linked a Chinese IP address to a cyber-attack on local banks and broadcasters earlier…

12 years ago

North Korea human rights abuses to be investigated by UN

The United Nations human rights council has set up an inquiry into human rights abuses in North Korea for the…

12 years ago

South Korea hacked from Chinese IP address

South Korean officials have announced that the cyber-attack on the country’s banks and broadcasters came from an internet address in…

12 years ago

South Korea investigates cyber-attack paralyzing banks and broadcasters

South Korea’s authorities are investigating a suspected cyber-attack that has paralyzed computer networks at broadcasters and banks. Broadcasters KBS, MBC…

12 years ago

US flies nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over South Korea

The US is flying nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over South Korea, in what it says is a response to escalating North…

12 years ago

North Korea warns of strikes against South Korea’s islands

North Korean propaganda website Uriminzokkiri has warned of strikes against South Korea’s islands and advised residents to leave. The Uriminzokkiri…

12 years ago

US boosting missile defences on West Coast to counter North Korea threat

Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced plans to boost missile defences on the United States West Coast to counter the…

12 years ago

North Korea accuses US and South Korea of cyber attacks

North Korea has accused the United States and its allies of attacks on its internet servers, amid tension on Korean…

12 years ago