North Korea

The US president, who is in South Korea as part of his Asia tour, warned Pyongyang that its nuclear programmes are putting North Korea in "grave danger".

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 08, 2017

One year on from Donald Trump's shock election win, we take a look back at a chaotic year for the US and the world.

Jordan Bhatt Nov 08, 2017

Escapees told Research Association of Vision of North Korea recent tests in Kilju, North Hamgyong Province, are contaminating the surrounding area - with devastating consequences.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 07, 2017

The nuclear-powered supercarriers USS Nimitz, Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt will soon be seen practising wargames in the Western Pacific.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 07, 2017

Satellites spotted "significant movement" of equipment and materials at the nuclear site's West Portal, which contains a so-far unused tunnel.

India Ashok Nov 07, 2017

The president has mocked Kim Jong un, calling him "rocket man" during his maiden UN speech and threatening the nation with "fire and fury".

Jordan Bhatt Nov 05, 2017

Pyongyang has said that it will not hesitate to act if the US president makes a "reckless" move.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2017

US President Donald Trump kicked off his gruelling 12-day five-nation Asia tour in Japan.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 05, 2017

Trump to visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and Philippines over coming days in longest US president visit for 25 years.

Ewan Palmer Nov 04, 2017

Reinstating North Korea on the terror list is expected to put greater pressure on the regime and push it towards nuclear disarmament.

Ananya Roy Nov 04, 2017

Pyongyang denies one of the tunnels at the Punggye-ri collapsed after speculation emerged saying up to 200 North Korean workers were killed.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 03, 2017

The US Air Force flies 2 strategic bombers over the volatile Korean peninsula region just ahead of President Donald Trump's Asia tour.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 03, 2017

Seven assassins were reportedly sent to China to kill Kim Jong-un's nephew, Kim Han-sol, whose father Kim Jong-nam was allegedly killed with nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur airport.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 02, 2017

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg warned it had the "capabilities and resolve to respond to any aggression" meted out by North Korea.

Roger Baird Nov 02, 2017

Seoul's top intelligence agency hints the hermit kingdom of North Korea could carry out either a nuclear test or a missile launch.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 02, 2017

Former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdon, Thae Yong-ho gave evidence to US lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

James Tennent Nov 01, 2017

Former deputy ambassador to the UK, Thae Yong-ho said Kim Jong-Un was a "hidden boy" now trying to lie to North Koreans about his upbringing.

James Tennent Nov 01, 2017

The US president is set to begin his 12-day Asia tour from Japan on Sunday, 5 November. He will be visiting nations such as South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 01, 2017

An unverified report from a Japanese media outlet says one of the tunnels at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site collapsed, killing 200 North Korea workers.

Staff Reporter Oct 31, 2017

Days after the British government pointed out North Korea was behind Wannacry, the reclusive regime has come out denying all allegations.

Immanuel Jotham Oct 31, 2017

The Kim Jong-un regime is widely suspected to be covertly using its satellite programme to develop its ballistic missile operations.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 30, 2017

The B-2 Spirit, one of the deadliest weapons in the US Air Force, was sent as Washington's message in reaffirming its commitment to the allies in the region.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 30, 2017

Kim Jong-un was photographed at the production plant in Pyongyang alongside wife Ri Sol-ju who encouraged North Korean women to be 'more beautiful', the state's news agency said.

William Watkinson Oct 29, 2017

North Korea accuses "sinister and crafty Japanese reactionaries" of "smear campaign" and resorting to "trite tricks".

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 29, 2017

The National Audit Office (NAO) led an investigation into NHS response to the cyberattack, one of the largest to hit the healthcare service.

Jason Murdock Oct 27, 2017

The US Secretary of Defense said "our goal is not war" as he visited the heavily-fortified inter-Korean border.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 27, 2017

Senior North Korean diplomat warns the threat of a nuclear test above the Pacific Ocean should be taken "literally".

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 26, 2017

North Korean leader's personal message comes after the Chinese president was elevated as the party chief to lead the communist country for another five years.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 26, 2017

The presence of three aircraft carriers in the region would send a strong message to North Korea as well as its ally China, defence experts said.

Ananya Roy Oct 26, 2017

North Korea bought the Volvo 144 model cars in 1974 some of which are still running as taxis.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 25, 2017