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South Korea preparing missiles to take out all of North Korea's military installations – report
Seoul is bolstering its short-range Hyunmoo missiles to neutralise growing threats from North Korea.
North Korean construction workers allegedly taking crystal meth to finish skyscrapers
Crystal meth is said to improve alertness, counteract fatigue and increase motivation.
US planning surprise nuclear attack on North Korea, claims Pyongyang
North Korea heaps scorn on US' latest decision to deploy three B-2 bombers in Guam base.
UN Security Council holds emergency session over North Korea missile launch
UN's most powerful body stops short of formally condemning Pyongyang's defiant act.
North Korean hackers gain access to personal data of dozens of South Korean diplomats and security officials
Emails and passwords of at least 56 South Korean officials have been compromised.
North Korean regime said to have executed 6 officials over restaurant workers' defection
Close to 100 family members and 80 government officials were reportedly forced to watch the executions.
North Korean seeks refuge at South Korean consulate in Hong Kong
Security forces including counter-terrorism unit deployed around South Korean consulate in Hong Kong.
North Korea sends leaflets via waterways threatening missile strike on South Korea
Tiny leaflets neatly packed in air-filled vinyl bags were picked up from Han River by South Korean troops.
North Korea says latest missile tests are 'dry run' for attacks on South Korea and US positions
Pyongyang fired two short-range Scuds and a medium-range Rodong missile on 19 July.
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles in show-of-force response to US defence system deployment
Saber rattling mounts as Seoul and US prepare to launch Thaad anti-missile operation.
North Korea gearing up for another nuclear test, warns South Korea
South Korea is closely monitoring the situation amid hectic activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
North Korea 'shuts down' over 30 restaurants abroad after being hit by sanctions
North Korean restaurants in places like China and Vietnam feel the heat of economic sanctions.
US imposes sanctions on North Korea's Kim Jong-un for 'intolerable cruelty' on millions
US Treasury Department blacklists North Korean leader along with several other top officials and entities.
South Korea on alert over possible provocation from North Korea
North Korea marks Strategic Rocket Force Day on the eve of US Independence Day.
Kim Jong-un boasts of North Korea's Musudan missiles launch
UN Security Council holds emergency session following Pyongyang's twin missile launch.
North Korea launches second missile after first failed attempt
The intermediate-range ballistic missiles were launched from the east coast city of Wonsan.
Japan and South Korea on alert as North Korea prepares for another ballistic missile launch
North Korea has reportedly deployed a medium-range ballistic missile on its east coast.
Kim Jong-un launches massive spy crackdown within North Korea
North Korean leader reportedly intensfies crackdown on 'anti-state activities' inside the reclusive nation.
North Korea shuts Pyongyang theme park, the brainchild of Kim Jong-un's slain uncle
North Korea reportedly closes Pyongyang Folklore Park to erase legacy of Jang Song-Thaek.
North Korea's Yongbyon plutonium plant has been reactivated says IAEA
The site has been providing material for the country's nuclear weapons programme.
UN Security Council deplores North Korea's failed missile test
Top UN body calls for stricter implementation of sanctions against North Korea.
North Korean state media praises Donald Trump as a 'wise politician' in op-ed
The op-ed also urged voters not to vote for 'dull' Hillary.
Top North Korean authority in China on official visit
Ri Su-yong, a former foreign minister and Workers' Party vice chairman, is in China on a three-day visit.
'Stressed' North Korean restaurant workers defect to the South
Employees of state-run diner in China reportedly fled to Seoul over work stress.
North Korea calls Trump's proposal to hold talks with Kim Jong-un 'nonsense' and 'useless'
North Korean diplomat says Trump's offer was 'propaganda' for his presidential campaign.
Donald Trump would have 'no problem' speaking with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
'I would speak to him. I would have no problem speaking to him,' said Trump.
North Korea appoints Ri Yong Ho as new foreign minister
North Korea's new foreign minister is a veteran diplomat with decades of experience in international policies.
North Korea: Foreign media invited to attend Workers' Party Congress but are taken sightseeing
Over 100 foreign journalists were allowed into Pyongyang for the first Workers' Party Congress in 36 years.
Chinese president Xi Jinping congratulates North Korea's Kim Jong-un on new title
Chinese president also highlighted the traditional friendship between Beijing and Pyongyang.
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear capabilities at party congress
Pyongyang pledges to improve its nuclear arsenal in 'quality and quantity'.