North Korea warns it could destroy South if threatened, but leaves door open for US dialogue

Kim Jong Un says North Korea can completely destroy South Korea if it feels threatened, and he refuses to engage with Seoul.

US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

Freedom Shield is one of two “command post” exercises that the allies conduct each year; the other is Ulchi Freedom Shield, ...

North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade

By Joyce Lee and Jack Kim SEOUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would focus on expanding his country's nuclear arsenal and that prospects for improving relations with the U ...

North Korea's new Congress to reset arms goals as gaps seen in 2021 plan

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - North Korea is set to unveil new weapons development goals at its Ninth Party Congress this month, amid assessments that Pyongyang has checked off only part ...
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North Korean soldiers provide more advanced support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

SEOUL—North Korean forces deployed to help Russia’s war against Ukraine are now operating surveillance drones, removing mines and executing artillery strikes, roles that illustrate the advancement in ...

Nearly 11,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast at start of 2026, media reports

Approximately 10,000 North Korean combat troops and 1,000 engineer troops are currently stationed in the front-line Russian region, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

Kim lauds North Korea’s economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event.