North Korea

Olympics 2012: North Korea in wrong flag row

London Olympic organizers have apologized to the North Korean women's football team after their images were shown on a screen…

12 years ago

Kim Jong-Un is married to Ri Sol-Ju, North Korean media confirms

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is married, state media have confirmed for the first time. Reports referred to Kim Jong-Un…

12 years ago

Kim Jong-Un appointed as North Korea’s army marshal

Young North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been given the title of ''marshal'', state media has announced. The move followed…

12 years ago

Hyon Yong-Chol appointed as North Korea’s new vice marshal

Hyon Yong-Chol has been appointed as North Korea’s new vice-marshal, the official KCNA news agency says. The move comes a…

12 years ago

Ri Yong-Ho, North Korean military chief, removed from all official posts

North Korean state media has announced that military chief Ri Yong-Ho has been removed from all official posts. As well…

12 years ago

Who is Kim Jong-Un’s mystery woman?

Agency news in Seoul reported that a mystery woman was sitting next to the young North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un…

12 years ago

Kim Jong-Un seen with mystery woman

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been seen attending different events with a mystery woman. The fact was led to…

12 years ago

North Korea has more access than ever to outside media, says US study

A new study has found that North Koreans have more access than ever to outside media, including radio, TV and…

13 years ago

How Oh Kil-nam’s life was ruined by his defection to North Korea

Oh Kil-nam, a retired South Korean economist, says his life was ruined by his decision to defect to North Korea.…

13 years ago

US ask China to explain the origins of North Korea’s missile launcher

Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged strong ties with North Korea, amid serious tensions between the two Koreas in the wake…

13 years ago

Kim Jong-Un speaks publicly for the first time as North Korea marks Kim Il-Sung’s centenary

Kim Jong-Un has made his first televised speech, as Pyongyang marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of North Korea's…

13 years ago

North Korea rocket launch has failed

The North Korean rocket launch has failed on Friday morning, Pyongyang officials have confirmed. The rocket - seen by many…

13 years ago

Kim Jong-Un has been given two new titles

Kim Jong-Un, the young North Korean leader, has been given two posts previous occupied by his late father, KimJong-Il. Kim…

13 years ago

North Korea poised to complete preparations for rocket launch

A Pyongyang official has announced that North Korea is poised to complete preparations for its rocket launch scheduled for later…

13 years ago

North Korea put rocket into position for next week launch

North Korea has made the arrangements to put into position a long-range rocket for a controversial launch next week -…

13 years ago

Japan prepared to shut down a North Korean rocket if necessary

Japan announces that will shoot down a North Korean rocket if necessary, as new satellite images appeared to show preparations…

13 years ago

US planned food aid to North Korea has been suspended after violation of a missile test moratorium agreement

The United States has confirmed the decision to put on hold planned food aid to North Korea. The decision comes…

13 years ago

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: world leaders called for co-operation to tackle nuclear terrorism

Almost 60 leaders from around the world attending 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit have called for closer co-operation to tackle…

13 years ago

Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Barack Obama is pushing for a world without nuclear weapons

Speaking ahead of Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, which aimed at reducing the risk of nuclear terrorism, US President Barack Obama…

13 years ago

Barack Obama visited the Demilitarized Zone separating North Korea from South Korea

President Barack Obama has visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating South Korea from North Korea, amid rising tensions over the…

13 years ago

US warning over North Korea rocket’s new trajectory

North Korean rocket due to be launched in April may affect an area between Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines, says…

13 years ago

Japan prepares anti-missile defense for North Korea rocket

Japan prepares its anti-missile defense systems in response to the planned launch of a North Korean long-range rocket next month,…

13 years ago

North Korea invites UN inspectors to visit its nuclear sites

UN nuclear inspectors have been invited to North Korea for the first time in three years, the country's chief nuclear…

13 years ago

North Korea plans rocket launch next month to mark Kim Il-Sung 100th birthday

North Korea has announced the launch of a satellite mounted on a rocket to mark the 100th birthday of its…

13 years ago

North Korea agreed to nuclear moratorium following talks with the US

Following talks with the US, North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile…

13 years ago