North Korea's Kim says close to launch of ICBM North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said that the isolated nuclear-capable country is close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). News • 01 Jan 17
North Korea's Kim says close to launch of ICBM North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said that the isolated nuclear-capable country is close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). News • 01 Jan 17
N Korea: US must recognise it as a 'nuclear state' North Korea has demanded that the United States recognise it as a "legitimate nuclear weapons state" following its fifth and largest atomic test. News • 12 Sep 16
N Korea: US must recognise it as a 'nuclear state' North Korea has demanded that the United States recognise it as a "legitimate nuclear weapons state" following its fifth and largest atomic test. News • 12 Sep 16
North Korea fires missile from submarine - report North Korea appears to have test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile this morning, according to South Korea’s defence ministry. News • 09 Jul 16
North Korea fires missile from submarine - report North Korea appears to have test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile this morning, according to South Korea’s defence ministry. News • 09 Jul 16
North Korea not planning to resume nuclear talks North Korea has "no thoughts" of resuming six-party talks on its nuclear programme, a top official said in Beijing, despite the repeated urgings of its closest ally China. News • 23 Jun 16
North Korea not planning to resume nuclear talks North Korea has "no thoughts" of resuming six-party talks on its nuclear programme, a top official said in Beijing, despite the repeated urgings of its closest ally China. News • 23 Jun 16
Trump 'willing' to talk to North Korean leader Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he is willing to talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear programme. News • 18 May 16
Trump 'willing' to talk to North Korean leader Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he is willing to talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear programme. News • 18 May 16
N Korea simulates attack on S Korea leader's home North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a live-fire long-range artillery drill, simulating a strike on the official residence of his South Korean counterpart. World • 25 Mar 16
N Korea simulates attack on S Korea leader's home North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a live-fire long-range artillery drill, simulating a strike on the official residence of his South Korean counterpart. World • 25 Mar 16
N Korea defies UN, carries out more missile tests North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military has said. World • 21 Mar 16
N Korea defies UN, carries out more missile tests North Korea fired five short-range projectiles into the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military has said. World • 21 Mar 16
Seoul: N Korea fires ballistic missile into sea North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast today, just days after leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests, South Korea's defence ministry said. News • 18 Mar 16
Seoul: N Korea fires ballistic missile into sea North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its eastern coast today, just days after leader Kim Jong-Un ordered further nuclear warhead and missile tests, South Korea's defence ministry said. News • 18 Mar 16
North Korea executes defence chief by firing squad North Korea defence chief has been executed by a firing squad using an anti-aircraft gun, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. News • 13 May 15
North Korea executes defence chief by firing squad North Korea defence chief has been executed by a firing squad using an anti-aircraft gun, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service. News • 13 May 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
US imposes sanctions on North Korea over Sony hack The United States has imposed new financial sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for a cyber attack on Hollywood studio Sony Pictures. World • 03 Jan 15
North Korea praises Sony hack as 'righteous deed' North Korea has denied involvement in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures, but praised it as a "righteous deed" potentially carried out by its supporters to protest against a film featuring its leader Kim Jong-Un. News • 07 Dec 14
North Korea praises Sony hack as 'righteous deed' North Korea has denied involvement in a cyber attack on Sony Pictures, but praised it as a "righteous deed" potentially carried out by its supporters to protest against a film featuring its leader Kim Jong-Un. News • 07 Dec 14
North Korean leader pictured without walking stick North Korea's top newspaper has carried pictures of leader Kim Jong-Un walking without a stick, apparently showing he has recovered from either an injury or surgery to his leg. News • 05 Nov 14
North Korean leader pictured without walking stick North Korea's top newspaper has carried pictures of leader Kim Jong-Un walking without a stick, apparently showing he has recovered from either an injury or surgery to his leg. News • 05 Nov 14
North Korean leader misses key event North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in firm control of his government but hurt his leg taking part in a military drill, a source said, playing down speculation over the 31-year-old's health and grip on power. News • 10 Oct 14
North Korean leader misses key event North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in firm control of his government but hurt his leg taking part in a military drill, a source said, playing down speculation over the 31-year-old's health and grip on power. News • 10 Oct 14
Kim absence continues ahead of key anniversary North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been out of sight for over a month and if he does not appear at a key political event, speculation will intensify over his health and grip on power in the secretive country. News • 09 Oct 14
Kim absence continues ahead of key anniversary North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been out of sight for over a month and if he does not appear at a key political event, speculation will intensify over his health and grip on power in the secretive country. News • 09 Oct 14
North Korean leader in 'discomfort' North Korean state media has confirmed that leader Kim Jong-Un is suffering "discomfort". News • 26 Sep 14
North Korean leader in 'discomfort' North Korean state media has confirmed that leader Kim Jong-Un is suffering "discomfort". News • 26 Sep 14
N Korea says Hollywood comedy an 'act of terror' North Korea has denounced a new Hollywood comedy about an assassination bid on leader Kim Jong-Un as a "wanton act of terror" and warned of a "merciless response" unless the US authorities banned the film. News • 25 Jun 14
N Korea says Hollywood comedy an 'act of terror' North Korea has denounced a new Hollywood comedy about an assassination bid on leader Kim Jong-Un as a "wanton act of terror" and warned of a "merciless response" unless the US authorities banned the film. News • 25 Jun 14
Rodman criticises coverage of trip to North Korea Basketball star Dennis Rodman has angrily refused to answer questions about an American compatriot jailed in North Korea. News • 07 Jan 14
Rodman criticises coverage of trip to North Korea Basketball star Dennis Rodman has angrily refused to answer questions about an American compatriot jailed in North Korea. News • 07 Jan 14
N Korean leader says purge was cleansing of filth North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first reference to the execution of his powerful uncle in a New Year's address. News • 01 Jan 14
N Korean leader says purge was cleansing of filth North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first reference to the execution of his powerful uncle in a New Year's address. News • 01 Jan 14
N Korea marks anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death North Korea's political and military elite publicly pledged their loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un today, less than a week after he ordered the execution of a powerful family ally in a rare public purge. News • 17 Dec 13
N Korea marks anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death North Korea's political and military elite publicly pledged their loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un today, less than a week after he ordered the execution of a powerful family ally in a rare public purge. News • 17 Dec 13
North Korea executes leader's uncle North Korea has executed the powerful uncle of young leader Kim Jong Un, state media has said. News • 13 Dec 13
North Korea executes leader's uncle North Korea has executed the powerful uncle of young leader Kim Jong Un, state media has said. News • 13 Dec 13
North Korea denounces Kim Jong Un's uncle North Korea has denounced Jang Song Thaek, the uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, for what it described as a number of criminal acts. News • 09 Dec 13
North Korea denounces Kim Jong Un's uncle North Korea has denounced Jang Song Thaek, the uncle of leader Kim Jong Un, for what it described as a number of criminal acts. News • 09 Dec 13
North Korean leader's uncle dismissed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, widely believed to be the power behind the throne in the secretive dynastic state, has been dismissed from his post, South Korean media said. News • 03 Dec 13
North Korean leader's uncle dismissed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, widely believed to be the power behind the throne in the secretive dynastic state, has been dismissed from his post, South Korean media said. News • 03 Dec 13
Ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader 'executed' A North Korean singer, known as the ex-girlfriend of leader Kim Jong-un, has reportedly been executed by firing squad. News • 29 Aug 13
Ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader 'executed' A North Korean singer, known as the ex-girlfriend of leader Kim Jong-un, has reportedly been executed by firing squad. News • 29 Aug 13
G8 ministers condemn North Korea threats Foreign ministers from G8 nations have condemned in the "strongest possible terms" North Korea's aggressive rhetoric and development of nuclear missile programmes. News • 11 Apr 13
G8 ministers condemn North Korea threats Foreign ministers from G8 nations have condemned in the "strongest possible terms" North Korea's aggressive rhetoric and development of nuclear missile programmes. News • 11 Apr 13
North Korea in 'state of war' with South North Korea says it has entered a "state of war" with South Korea. News • 03 Apr 13
North Korea in 'state of war' with South North Korea says it has entered a "state of war" with South Korea. News • 03 Apr 13
