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North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

Thu 20 Aug 2026 10:33 CEST

North Korea has fired about ten ballistic missiles, according to defense sources in South Korea.

South Korea says North Korea has around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons

South Korea says North Korea has around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons

Thu 20 Aug 2026 05:21 CEST

North Korea is estimated to have around 80 to 120 nuclear weapons, according to South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back.

Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year

Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year

Wed 19 Aug 2026 17:03 CEST

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un later this year. At the same time, the North Korean leadership says Trump's announcement earlier this week that the US military exercise with South Korea is being shortened is "not worth commenting on

Trump wants to scale back US-South Korea military drills, praises North Korea as respectful

Trump wants to scale back US-South Korea military drills, praises North Korea as respectful

Sun 16 Aug 2026 23:31 CEST

North Korea has been acting "non-threateningly and respectfully," says Donald Trump. The American president now wants to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea

South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile toward Japan

South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile toward Japan

Thu 6 Aug 2026 10:47 CEST

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile eastward toward Japan, South Korea's military said.

Xi says he wants long-term, stable ties with North Korea

Xi says he wants long-term, stable ties with North Korea

Sun 5 Jul 2026 03:50 CEST

Chinese President Xi Jinping says he is ready to work with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to ensure that the development of the countries' relationship is "long-term, healthy and stable," the state-run North Korean news agency KCNA reports.

North Korea says it is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons

North Korea says it is equipping its navy with nuclear weapons

Wed 24 Jun 2026 01:09 CEST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un says the country is "equipping its navy with nuclear weapons. "

South Korea's president says Trump now wants to focus on North Korea

South Korea's president says Trump now wants to focus on North Korea

Fri 19 Jun 2026 10:50 CEST

After the agreement with Iran, the US president now wants to focus on North Korea, South Korea's president claims.

Lavish welcome for Xi in Pyongyang, North Korea

Lavish welcome for Xi in Pyongyang, North Korea

Mon 8 Jun 2026 05:32 CEST

A military honor guard, children with balloons and flag-draped buildings marked what North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is said to have staged as a grand welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang.

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week on June 8-9

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week on June 8-9

Fri 5 Jun 2026 04:38 CEST

China and North Korea confirmed that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile from west coast, South Korea says

North Korea fires unidentified projectile from west coast, South Korea says

Tue 26 May 2026 06:47 CEST

Kim Jong Un drops goal of reunification with South Korea

Kim Jong Un drops goal of reunification with South Korea

Wed 6 May 2026 09:15 CEST

The goal of reunification with South Korea has now been removed from North Korea's constitution, according to a document presented by South Korean authorities, in what is being interpreted as a belligerent signal from dictator Kim Jong Un.

Russia and North Korea extend military cooperation through 2027-2031

Russia and North Korea extend military cooperation through 2027-2031

Sun 26 Apr 2026 16:23 CEST

Russia and North Korea have agreed on "long-term" military cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry says.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, fourth time in April

North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, fourth time in April

Sun 19 Apr 2026 03:04 CEST

Lukashenko brings assault rifle as gift to Kim Jong-Un

Lukashenko brings assault rifle as gift to Kim Jong-Un

Sat 28 Mar 2026 14:27 CET

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko brought an unusual gift during his recent visit to North Korea: an assault rifle.

North Korea and Belarus sign agreement on friendship and cooperation

North Korea and Belarus sign agreement on friendship and cooperation

Fri 27 Mar 2026 01:02 CET

Kim Jong Un opens his arms wide to Belarus' Aleksandr Lukashenko

Kim Jong Un opens his arms wide to Belarus' Aleksandr Lukashenko

Wed 25 Mar 2026 23:23 CET

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un showed off warm ties with Belarus when he welcomed Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko on Wednesday.

Kim sends boot to US, vows to cement North Korea as nuclear power

Kim sends boot to US, vows to cement North Korea as nuclear power

Tue 24 Mar 2026 02:01 CET

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to cement the country's place as a nuclear power, state media reports.

Military drill a new sign Kim Jong Un is preparing daughter Ju-Ae as successor

Military drill a new sign Kim Jong Un is preparing daughter Ju-Ae as successor

Fri 20 Mar 2026 08:59 CET

A ride in a tank is the latest sign that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing his daughter, Ju-Ae, as his heir to the throne.

North Korea extends hand to US, open to agreement if US accepts it as a nuclear power

North Korea extends hand to US, open to agreement if US accepts it as a nuclear power

Thu 26 Feb 2026 01:49 CET

Kim Jong-Un re-elected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party

Kim Jong-Un re-elected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party

Sun 22 Feb 2026 23:28 CET

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been re-elected as the general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party, according to the program.

Relatives of fallen North Koreans get their own street in Pyongyang

Relatives of fallen North Koreans get their own street in Pyongyang

Mon 16 Feb 2026 07:49 CET

North Korea's dictator has inaugurated a new street in Pyongyang - reserved for relatives of those killed in Russia's war against Ukraine.

North Korea fires high-ranking economic official

North Korea fires high-ranking economic official

Tue 20 Jan 2026 00:47 CET

South Korea: Kim Jong-Un replaces three chiefs responsible for his personal security

South Korea: Kim Jong-Un replaces three chiefs responsible for his personal security

Tue 13 Jan 2026 17:47 CET

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three senior officials who were responsible for his personal security, Seoul said, in a move seen as a sign that he is increasingly concerned about assassination attempts.