North Korea

Senior diplomat says criticism of tests from Sanctions Committee ‘negates’ North Korea’s right to ‘self-defence’.

North Korean accuses US President Joe Biden of ‘provocation’ following criticism of missile tests.

US president condemns as UN violation Pyongyang’s launch of two weapons from its east coast into Sea of Japan.

In first press conference since taking office, Biden cautions Pyongyang as it confirms test of ‘tactical projectile’.

North Korea has ramped up missile tests since Kim Jong Un became leader 10 years ago.

S Korea, Japan and US confirm Thursday launch with Japanese saying at least two banned ballistic missiles were fired.

US, which is reviewing its North Korea policy, downplays tests with President Joe Biden saying ‘nothing has changed’.

Reclusive nation calls move by Malaysian court ‘nefarious’ but does not say whether it will close its embassy.

Pyongyang rebuffs US effort as US top diplomat says both pressure, diplomatic options on the table on North Korea.

Blinken, Austin due to hold talks with their S Korean counterparts on security challenges from Beijing and Pyongyang.

White House, top diplomat Blinken, focus on diplomacy and denuclearisation to address ‘core security concern’ North Korea.

US secretaries of state and defense met with their Japanese counterparts in first foreign trip since taking office.

Comments from Kim Jong Un’s sister come as US secretary of state visits Japan and South Korea.

Top diplomat will arrive in Tokyo on Monday before heading to Seoul as he seeks to rebuild frayed alliances.