North Korea

North Korea says spy satellite ‘crashed into sea’
Much trumpeted launch confirmed to have failed after South Korea reported the rocket disappeared from radar early.
Published On 30 May 2023
Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks
Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.
Published On 29 May 2023
Modern slavery most common in North Korea, Eritrea, report says
Rights group Walk Free says up to 50 million people worldwide experienced forced labour or forced marriage in 2021.
Published On 24 May 2023
South Korea, Canada to cooperate on North Korea threat, energy
President Yoon and PM Trudeau focus on security, clean energy and critical mineral supplies ahead of G7 summit in Japan.
Published On 17 May 2023

The reconnaissance satellite is a key part of Kim’s plan to modernise and advance the country’s military prowess.

In annual report, rights group says ‘killing spree’ was led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

N Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, believed to be about 10 years old, could potentially be his successor.

New trails, currently open only to Koreans for security reasons, provide a new perspective on heavily-fortified border.

Kim Jong Un’s sister said N Korea would respond in ‘direct proportion’ to her country’s enemies – the US and S Korea.

The US and South Korea sign a pact to counter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.

We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction.

US and South Korean leaders pledge to up deterrence during second official state visit of Biden’s presidency.

China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.

Defence minister also ordered the deployment of destroyers equipped with SM-3 ship-to-air missiles to coastal waters.

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