North Korea
N. Korea says missile test was 'solemn warning' to S. Korea
Seoul, July 26 (AP/UNB) — A day after two North Korean missile launches rattled Asia, the nation announced Friday that its leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test of a new-type tactical guided weapon that was meant to be a "solemn warning" about South Korean weapons introduction and its rival's plans to hold military exercises with the United States.
North Korea fires new type of short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile in two launches into the sea Thursday, South Korean officials said. They were North Korea's first weapons launches in more than two months and appeared to be a pressuring tactic as Pyongyang and Washington struggle to restart nuclear negotiations.
NKorea fires new ballistic missile in likely pressure tactic
South Korea, July 25 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired a new type of short-range ballistic missile in two launches into the sea Thursday, South Korean officials said. They were North Korea's first weapons launches in more than two months and appeared to be a pressuring tactic as Pyongyang and Washington struggle to restart nuclear negotiations.
N. Korea fires missiles into sea in apparent pressure tactic
Seoul, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first weapons launches in more than two months and an apparent pressuring tactic aimed at Washington as North Korean and U.S. officials struggle to restart nuclear negotiations.
Kim inspects new submarine, wants NKorean military bolstered
Seoul, Jul 23 (AP/UNB) — North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a newly built submarine and ordered officials to further bolster the country's military capability, state media reported Tuesday, as the North is increasing its pressure on the United States ahead of the possible resumption of nuclear diplomacy.
North Korea develops software to teach ideology
Dhaka, Jul 11 (UNB) - North Korea has developed software designed to teach ideology to party members and workers, according to North Korean party daily Rodong Sinmun, reports the BBC.
North Korea: Trump tries to undermine peace with sanctions
United Nations, Jul 4 (AP/UNB) — Three days after the U.S. and North Korean leaders held a historic third meeting, North Korea's U.N. Mission accused the Trump administration Wednesday of talking about dialogue but being "more and more hell bent" on hostile acts.
Trump becomes 1st sitting US leader to enter North Korea
Panmunjom, Jun 30 (AP/UNB) — With grins and handshakes, President Donald Trump welcomed North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone Sunday, seeking to revive talks on the pariah nation's nuclear program in a bid for a legacy-defining accord. Trump then became the first sitting American leader to step into North Korea.
Trump, Kim shake hands in historic DMZ meeting
Seoul, Jun 30 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un shook hands across the border at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, in an historic photo-op as Trump seeks to make a legacy-defining nuclear deal with the North.
Kim receives 'excellent' letter from Trump
Seoul, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump sent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter, the North's state-run news agency reported Sunday, quoting Kim as saying he would "seriously contemplate it."