North Korea

SK lawmakers say North Korean leader Kim gets rid of a former foreign ministerSK lawmakers say North Korean leader Kim gets rid of a former foreign minister

SK lawmakers say North Korean leader Kim gets rid of a former foreign minister

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ousted a former foreign minister who played a key role in his summits…

January 6, 2023
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles following extraordinary year of testingNorth Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles following extraordinary year of testing

North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles following extraordinary year of testing

Saturday, December 31, North Korea launched three ballistic missiles into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula, according to the…

December 31, 2022
North Korean leader Kim announces military ambitions at party gatheringNorth Korean leader Kim announces military ambitions at party gathering

North Korean leader Kim announces military ambitions at party gathering

State media stated on Wednesday, December 28, that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presented new military plans for 2023…

December 28, 2022
PH backs South Korea’s denuclearization effortsPH backs South Korea’s denuclearization efforts

PH backs South Korea’s denuclearization efforts

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to support South Korea's efforts for the total denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, describing…

November 17, 2022
China and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says USChina and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says US

China and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says US

A senior US administration official stated on Thursday that the United States believes China and Russia have influence they may…

November 4, 2022
North Korea’s ICBM may have failed, officials say; Japan citizens ordered to shelterNorth Korea’s ICBM may have failed, officials say; Japan citizens ordered to shelter

North Korea’s ICBM may have failed, officials say; Japan citizens ordered to shelter

On Thursday, November 3, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, including a probable failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that prompted…

November 3, 2022
US, Japan, South Korea promise “unparalleled” retaliation if North Korea tests nuclear weaponUS, Japan, South Korea promise “unparalleled” retaliation if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

US, Japan, South Korea promise “unparalleled” retaliation if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

Wednesday, October 26th, the United States, Japan, and South Korea warned that a "unprecedented" response would be necessary if North…

October 26, 2022
North Korea launches artillery shells off the east and west coastsNorth Korea launches artillery shells off the east and west coasts

North Korea launches artillery shells off the east and west coasts

The North Korean military reportedly fired artillery shells off its east and west coasts on Tuesday (October 18), according to…

October 19, 2022
The Vatican reminds North Korea that the pope is ready to go there if they ask himThe Vatican reminds North Korea that the pope is ready to go there if they ask him

The Vatican reminds North Korea that the pope is ready to go there if they ask him

Friday, October 7th, the Vatican reminded North Korea, whose latest missile launches have heightened tensions in Asia, that Pope Francis…

October 8, 2022
North Korea may begin COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Kim Jong-unNorth Korea may begin COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Kim Jong-un

North Korea may begin COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Kim Jong-un

According to reports from state media on Friday, September 9, the leader of the reclusive nation of North Korea, Kim…

September 9, 2022