North Korea

The gala was held the day after holding a massive military parade overseen by leader Kim Jong-un.

Yeonmi Park, who fled North Korean as a 13-year-old, has said that the dictator has complete control over the country.

North Korean's leader threaten the US with his country's military during an anniversary parade.

Rogue nation held a parade to mark the 70th birthday of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea.

Communist state celebrating 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' party.

Smartphones, traffic jams, restaurants and taxis – North Korea's capital is showing signs of prosperity.

Pyongyang to hold one of the biggest military parades in recent times to mark 70th anniversary of Workers' Party of Korea.

Admiral Bill Gortney says US military ready to respond in the event of nuclear launch.

South Korean national Joo Won-moon to be received by Seoul at truce village of Panmunjom.

Pyongyang's envoy to London says regime will go ahead with controversial plans to launch satellites.

The cartoon compares oranges from Israel to Nazi German pizza and macaroni from North Korea.

'Feel bad for the people of North Korea when I see with my own eyes they live without electricity.'

A human rights organisation has issued a sceptical warning over a North Korean defector's plea to return home.

North Korean workers and military personnel will receive 100% of their monthly salaries as special bonus.

UN commission urges international community to respond to crimes against humanity in North Korea.

Pyongyang says Yongbyon nuclear complex has been renewed and is now fully operational.

The defector, who has lived in South Korea since a year, claims the dictatorial regime could be overthrown.

Pyongyang warns not to misinterpret hard-won inter-Korean deal, else it would lead to confrontation.

Pyongyang says several buildings destroyed in Rason special economic zone.

The dictator said North's nuclear deterrence and military muscle, and not negotiations, secured the deal.

Seoul agrees to stop loudspeaker broadcasts and seeks further talks with Pyongyang.

South Korean and American forces reportedly mulling mobilising B-52 bombers and nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea reported to be moving naval craft and other military assets to frontline.

Claims follow escalation in tensions between North Korea and neighbouring South Korea.

BREAKING: Pyongyang has reportedly moved 70% of submarines from bases amid rising tensions.

North and South Korean military leaders meet at 'truce' village to discuss peace deal.

Talks come as North Korean deadline for the South to end its propaganda blitz looms.

Amid fears of a Korean war brewing, South Korea and US fly eight combat jets in show of force against Pyongyang.

Avant-garde act Laibach performed in Pyongyang, becoming the first western act to play in the country.

Move comes amid ratcheting tensions between neighbours.