North Korea Sanctions

US slams UN Security Council for silence on North Korea missiles

The United States accuses UN Security Council of a lack of action on North Korea's ballistic missile launches, warning that the 15-member body's failure to respond emboldens the DPRK.

North Korea tests new guided missile as Biden warns of consequences

The test-fires were Pyongyang’s first major provocation since President Biden took office in January, an apparent move to pressure the US administration and to boost North Korea’s leverage in future talks.

Seoul seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea

South Korean authorities seize a vessel at Pyeongtaek-Dangjin port on suspicion of transferring oil products to North Korea, customs official says.

N Korea considers strike on Guam after Trump warns of "fire and fury"

Japanese fighters conduct joint air drills with US supersonic bombers close to the Korean peninsula as reports emerge of Pyongyang miniaturising a nuclear warhead.

North Korea hit with toughest-ever sanctions

The sanctions, imposed by the UN Security Council, would strip the country of more than $700 million.

North Korea missile launch lands near Japan waters

The latest missile test has alarmed Tokyo, which has expressed its outrage, while also ramping up tensions with South Korea and the United States.

'Success' of North Korean missile launch raises hackles

Japan says tests proof of intensifying threats; South Korea's Foreign Ministry warns North Korea may face even stronger sanctions.