North Korea has launched its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine”, state media reported, although the South Korean military said the vessel might not be operational. The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, presided over the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, saying the sub was part of a “push forward with the nuclear weaponisation of the navy”, according to… Continue reading North Korea launches new ‘tactical nuclear attack submarine’
British general says US-led United Nations Command gives few details of contacts over Travis King who crossed line on 18 July The US-led United Nations Command has initiated talks with North Korea about the American soldier who ran into that country and crossed one of the most militarized borders in the world, according to an… Continue reading Talks initiated with North Korea over US soldier who ran across border
Kim Jong-un has vowed to “hold hands” with Vladimir Putin in a message that marked another sign of deepening ties between North Korea and Russia. In a message to Putin to mark Russia’s national day on Monday, the North Korean ruler pledged his regime’s “full support” for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the official KCNA news agency… Continue reading Kim Jong-un ‘holds hands’ with Vladimir Putin as Russia-North Korea ties deepen
Seoul and Tokyo pledge deeper cooperation amid China’s regional aggression and North Korea’s weapons advances SEOUL—The leaders of South Korea and Japan met Sunday, as the two U.S. allies continue rekindling cooperation to counter China’s regional aggression and North Korea’s nuclear threat. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Seoul for a two-day trip, the… Continue reading Japan’s Kishida Visits South Korea as Two U.S. Allies Confront ‘Grave’ Security Issues
Launch comes as the U.S. and South Korea prepare to hold military drills SEOUL—North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday, as the U.S. and South Korea prepare to hold large-scale military exercises. North Korea launched the missile around 6:20 p.m. local time from the western port city of Nampo toward the Yellow Sea,… Continue reading North Korea Fires Short-Range Missile
