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Era of strategic patience with North Korea over says Pence during visit to Demilitarised Zone
The US vice president visited Camp Bonifas, an American military base near zone that divides North and South Koreas.
North Korea is not Syria: Why the US cannot attack Pyongyang
Five reasons why Donald Trump's threats to attack Pyongyang is not that simple.
Mike Pence pledges support to South Korea after failed North Korea missile launch
The US vice-president claims the country's resolve to help them 'has never been stronger'.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, but projectile explodes within seconds of lift-off
Pyongyang's failed missile launch comes a day after Pyongyang flexed its muscles in a massive military parade.
North Korea shows off new ICBM during founder's day parade, warns US against 'military hysteria'
Pyongyang warned of 'merciless' action against US that will 'not allow the aggressors to survive'.
North Korea could launch missiles carrying deadly chemical weapons, warns Japan PM
Shinzo Abe is concerned Japan could be a target if Pyongyang mounts sarin nerve agent on warheads.
North Korea defiant on nuclear test, warns against pre-emptive strike by US
Vice foreign minister warns Pyongyang would not 'keep its hands crossed' if US attacks.
North Korea: Photos of new Ryomyong street complex that is 'scarier' than hundreds of nuclear bombs
The opening ceremony comes after China urged North Korea to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for greater protection from Beijing.
Pyongyang provocation: North Korea 'about to carry out nuclear test'
Monitoring group says satellite imagery shows Pyongyang will conduct test on Saturday.
North Korea tells foreign journalists to prepare for a 'big and important event'
Journalists are in Pyongyang to cover North Korea's national day amid fears of an imminent nuclear test.
Photos of daily life in North Korea as Pyongyang prepares parade for Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea is rehearsing for a huge parade to mark Kim Il-sung's birthday – and there are fears they may also be planning something more serious.
Malaysian minister seeks probe into alleged North Korea fund transfers by firm
A North Korean defector alleged that the chief of a Malaysian firm has been sending funds to the Kim Jong-un regime for years.
US deployment of navy strike group to peninsula reflects tough stance says South Korea
Seoul says aircraft carrier and warship presence does not mean preemptive strike on North Korea is imminent.
UN Security Council adopts statement strongly condemning North Korea missile launch
Japan and South Korea have welcomed the UNSC's condemnation saying it sends the right message.
Abandoned skyscrapers and unfinished bridges are monuments to worsening China-North Korea relations
This slowdown in economic ties became marked after North Korea's fourth nuclear test in January 2016 and a series of missile launches since then.
North Korean hackers accessed 'war plans' detailing US military response to conflict
OPlan 5027 includes first strike targets, troop deployments and military plans.
South Korea holds emergency security meeting over North Korea missile launch
Seoul says North Korea's provocative act would 'accelerate its path toward self-destruction'.
Trump warns US will act unilaterally if China does not intervene over North Korea
President raises stakes that Washington will deal with Pyongyang with or without Beijing's help.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un's alcohol import list includes £33,000 on US spirits
Despot gorges on fine wine, whiskey and European cheeses while North Koreans starve.
3 North Korean suspects sent home from Malaysia with Kim Jong-nam's body, police say
Malaysia released the body of the half-brother of Kim Jong-un to bring back nine citizens stranded in Pyongyang.
North Korea conducts second rocket engine test
US official says the engine could be used to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile.
US sends in B-1 bombers against North Korea in latest military exercises
The military drills have been met with threats and rocket launches from the North.
Pyongyang envoy says North Korea will develop long-range missile to 'strike enemies'
Choe Myong-Nam said his country wanted to be able to strike an enemy first.
In a rare admission, North Korea says 6 died and one rescued in deadly mine accident
One of the miners trapped was rescued 10 days after the accident.
Kim Jong-un oversees North Korea's high-thrust rocket engine test
The North Korean leader said Pyongyang has now given a 'new birth' to the rocket industry.
Trump may use 'secondary boycott' to press China over North Korea issue says Seoul think tank
The US and South Korea have already started the installation of Thaad to counter North Korean provocations.
Malaysia obtained Kim Jong-nam's DNA sample from one of his children to confirm his identity
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi did not reveal when and where the DNA samples were taken.
North Korea warns of 'merciless ultra-precision strikes' against US-South Korea military exercises
This is not the first time Pyongyang has threatened to launch an attack on annual drills.
US preparing to deploy attack drone near Seoul after North Korea missile test
US and South Korea are also conducting two joint military exercises amid Pyongyang's provocations.
Who is Moon Jae-in? The human rights lawyer poised to become South Korea's new leader
Moon portrays himself as a moderate, rational leader backed by the younger generation.