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North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders probe into two recent missile launch failures
A North Korean defector group said the country suspects sabotage by US and South Korean spies.
Ananya Roy Oct 29, 2016
US and South Korea hold surgical strikes drill codenamed Teak Knife against North Korea
Special forces of the two countries simulate precision strikes on key North Korean facilities in the exercises.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 27, 2016
North and South Korea held secret meetings in 2012 despite suspension of formal talks - Report
One of the demands made at the talks was an apology for Pyongyang's attack on the South Korean naval corvette Cheonan in March 2010.
Ananya Roy Oct 26, 2016
Efforts to stop North Korea's nuclear programme 'a lost cause' says US spy chief
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says the best the Pentagon can hope for is a cap on the North's capability.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 26, 2016
North Korea's Musudan missile launch ends in failure again, says US
The US said it had detected signs that Pyongyang's missile is likely to have exploded soon after launch.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 20, 2016
UN Security Council condemns North Korea's failed missile launch vowing 'significant' action
An emergency session was held after Washington and Seoul confirmed the attempt.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 18, 2016
North Korea tells US they will use nuclear weapons first if there is threat of war
North Korean official says a 'pre-emptive nuclear strike is not something the US has a monopoly on'.
William Watkinson Oct 17, 2016
Russian coastguard opens fire on North Korean fishing vessel causing multiple casualties
One North Korean fisherman was killed and 8 injured in the brief encounter.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 16, 2016
South Korea on high alert after Washington and Seoul confirm North Korea's failed missile test
Pyongyang reportedly launched the intermediate ballistic missile Musudan, raising tensions in the Korean peninsula.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 16, 2016
North Korea, Russia, China and Iran pose the biggest threat to cyberspace says US
Pyongyang is particularly high on the US government's radar.
Agamoni Ghosh Oct 13, 2016
South Korea mulling unilateral sanctions against North in case UN delays action
The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.
Ananya Roy Oct 12, 2016
Experts warn North Korea will provoke US in month before or after presidential election
The warning comes a month after Pyongyang threatened to 'wipe out' the US with a nuclear strike.
Priyanka Mogul Oct 12, 2016
South Korea government told to prepare for large-scale defections from North Korea
Reports suggest that President Park Geun Hye is spending 2 trillion won to build a defector camp.
Priyanka Mogul Oct 11, 2016
North Korea claims reports of abducted American is 'plot hatched by Obama group'
Reports have claimed that David Sneddon was kidnapped by North Korea and forced to teach Kim Jong-un English.
Priyanka Mogul Oct 10, 2016
US-South Korea begin joint naval drill to counter threats emerging from North Korea
The drill called Invincible Spirit, will improve maritime interoperability of the two allies, the South Korean Navy said.
Ananya Roy Oct 10, 2016
US think tank warns North Korea could develop up to 100 nuclear weapons by 2020
Rand Corporation says Pyongyang is testing nuclear missiles that can threaten targets across the Pacific Ocean.
Ananya Roy Oct 10, 2016
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea leaving hundreds homeless and seven dead
Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.
Alex Wheeler Oct 07, 2016
North Korea could be preparing for another nuclear test, suggest satellite images
US-based monitoring group says the images show increased activity at Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 07, 2016
Japan seen dependent on US to defend itself against North Korea
Senior military official says until Japan is able to take on North Korea, it will have to depend on the US.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 04, 2016
South Korean military cyber command hacked by injecting malicious codes into routing server
It is not known where the attack originated from, but North Korea is on the radar of suspicion.
Agamoni Ghosh Oct 03, 2016
Is North Korea building its first ballistic missile submarine?
Reports follow North Korea's fifth and biggest nuclear detonation.
Matt Thomas Oct 01, 2016
Inside North Korea: Fascinating photos capture daily life in Pyongyang
These photos of daily in life in Pyongyang are remarkable for just how unremarkable everything seems – on the surface.
David Sim Sep 30, 2016
South Korea golf course will host US anti-missile system to counter North Korea nuclear threat
Thaad is expected to be deployed at the golf course sometime in 2017, despite resistance from locals.
Priyanka Mogul Sep 30, 2016
North Korean soldier walks over DMZ and defects to South
The soldier crossed the demarcation line that runs through the demilitarised zone dividing the two Koreas.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 29, 2016
South Korea, US and UK to hold first joint military drill to counter North Korea threats
Britain plans to send Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets, Voyager tanker aircraft and C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
Ananya Roy Sep 29, 2016
South Korea to set up new laser air weapon system to bring down North Korean drones
Seoul's defence departments pressed into action to purchase or develop laser weapons to down intruding UAVs.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 28, 2016
US to accelerate Thaad deployment in wake of increasing threats from North Korean nuclear programme
Daniel Russel, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, said the deployment will happen 'as soon as possible'.
Ananya Roy Sep 28, 2016
China wants tougher sanctions against North Korea to spare ordinary citizens, researcher says
The 'red line' for the Chinese is that the North Korean regime shouldn't collapse, researcher says.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 27, 2016
North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear programme 'by hundreds of thousands of times'
South Korea expresses concern Pyongyang could be gearing up for another nuclear test before 2016.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 27, 2016
North Korea shows off fighter jets at its first international air show
The usually secretive state invited foreign tourists and journalists to its first 'international friendship' event.
David Sim Sep 26, 2016
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