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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US VP Harris tour

Pyongyang fires a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern seas, Seoul says, as US aircraft carrier visits South Korea for joint military exercises.

North Korea denies helping Russia replenish its weapon stocks

"We have never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia before and we will not plan to export them," Pyongyang says, warning the US against spreading "rumour of arms dealings."

North Korea says won't give up nukes for South's aid plan

"No one barters its destiny for corn cake," says Kim Yo-jong, powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un, responding to Seoul's offer to boost Pyongyang's economy in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons.

North Korea has fired two cruise missiles in new weapons test: Seoul

The last time North Korea conducted a weapons test was July 10, when they fired what appeared to be multiple rocket launchers.

North Korea's Kim convenes conference to boost 'monolithic' party rule

Kim Jong-un convenes unprecedented gathering that focuses on the ruling party's powerful sections that monitor and police loyalty of officials and members across the country.

Choe Son-hui becomes North Korea's first female foreign minister

The veteran diplomat served as a close aide to Kim Jong Un during nuclear talks with the United States and accompanied the North Korean leader to summits with then US president Donald Trump.

South Korea, US fire ballistic missiles after North Korea's tests

Allies launch ground-to-ground ATACMS missiles at targets in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, says Seoul's military.

North Korea test-fires multiple 'short-range ballistic missiles'

North Korea fired eight ballistic missiles in a drill that adds to its record pace of launches for the year.

US, allies prepare for 'contingencies' amid North Korea nuke test concerns

Officials from the United States, South Korea and Japan have met in Seoul for talks on North Korea amid signs the country is preparing to conduct a nuclear test for the first time since 2017.

North Korean military steps up Covid response as outbreak grows

The country reported another large jump in illnesses believed to be Covid-19 and encouraged good health habits as a mass outbreak spreads through its unvaccinated population.

US: North Korea prepares to conduct new missile test

US and South Korean officials have been saying for weeks that there are signs of new construction at Punggye-ri, North Korea's only known nuclear test site, and that Pyongyang could soon test another bomb.

North Korea leader: Pyongyang could "preemptively" use its nuclear force

North Korea will continue to develop its nuclear-armed military so that it could “preemptively and thoroughly contain and frustrate all dangerous attempts and threatening moves," Kim Jong-un said.