Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years as Beijing moves to strengthen relations with its long-time ally. Read More: Trump praises China’s Xi over handling of North Korea According to Chinese state media, Xi will travel to Pyongyang at the invitation […]
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North Korea says nuclear material capacity has doubled
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country’s capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material has more than doubled over the past five years, signaling Pyongyang’s continued commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal. Read More: North Korea may have made more nuclear bombs According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim made the remarks during […]
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
SEOUL: North Korea fired several projectiles, including at least one short-range ballistic missile, toward waters off its west coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, marking the country’s first known missile launch since April. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the projectiles were launched at around 1pm local time (0400 GMT) from […]
North Korea says it is not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
North Korea has declared that it is no longer bound by any treaty related to nuclear non-proliferation, reaffirming its stance as a nuclear weapons state amid continued international pressure over its weapons programme. Read More: North Korea Declines Participation in NPT Framework According to state media outlet KCNA, North Korea’s permanent representative to the United Nations, […]
North Korea Declines Participation in NPT Framework
North Korea has rejected signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, making its position clear on global arms control efforts. Officials confirmed that the country will not join the agreement. This decision has raised concerns about regional and international security. According to state media, North Korea stated it will not become part of any nuclear non-proliferation agreement. […]
Constitutional Changes Strengthen Kim Jong Un’s Authority
North Korea has amended its constitution and officially designated Kim Jong Un as head of state. The change strengthens his authority across the political system. This major constitutional shift marks a significant consolidation of power in the country’s leadership structure. According to South Korean news reports, the revised constitution expands Kim Jong Un’s powers as […]
North Korea ramps up missile tests amid global tensions
North Korea is intensifying its missile programme while global attention remains focused on conflicts in the Middle East, according to analysts cited by AFP. Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, Pyongyang has conducted multiple missile tests, including a surge in April that marks the highest monthly activity since early 2024. Officials and […]
North Korea tests missiles from naval destroyer
North Korea has conducted a new round of missile tests, launching cruise and anti-ship missiles from a naval destroyer as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities, according to state media. Read More: North Korea fires two ballistic missile rounds The tests were carried out from the Choe Hyon-class destroyer, with leader Kim Jong Un personally observing […]
North Korea fires missiles for second consecutive day of weapons activity
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of weapons activity, according to South Korea’s military. Read More: North Korea’s Kim oversees test of high-thrust engine: state media The launches were detected around 08:50 a.m. from the Wonsan area, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) […]
North Korea and Belarus sign friendship treaty amid anti-Western bloc push
PYONGYANG: North Korea and Belarus have signed a “friendship and cooperation” treaty, cementing closer ties between the two sanctioned nations amid their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The agreement was finalized during Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s maiden visit to Pyongyang, where he received a lavish welcome from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Read […]