North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday (June 4) unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong-un announcing plans to bolster the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to 'dagger'
SEOUL: North Korea slammed on Wednesday (June 3) remarks by the top American military official in South Korea comparing his host nation to "the dagger in the heart of Asia", saying it reflected Washington's strategy to contain China.
Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with N. Korea in abduction issue
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a "breakthrough" in resolving the longstanding issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.
North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit
North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Singapore FM after Pyongyang visit
Target for first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s
THE republic will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, officials said.
Pyongyang resumes tests amid stalled nuclear talks with US
The nation launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons towards the sea, South Korea's military said.
Stony-faced North Korean women’s team leaves South Korea after title win
SEOUL: The North Korean women's football team left for China on Sunday (May 24) en route to Pyongyang after winning Asia's top tournament in South Korea, maintaining a stony-faced, restrained demeanour in what appeared to be a carefully staged display amid strained inter-Korean ties.
United Nations' nuclear nonproliferation talks fail
Talks at the UN to reaffirm nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals failed on Friday, according to the leader of the talks, after four weeks of negotiations held amid low expectations.
South Korean president vows to carry on ex-President Roh's peace efforts with North Korea
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday (May 23) vowed to carry on late President Roh Moo-hyun's efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula at a memorial ceremony marking the 17th anniversary of Roh's death.
China’s Xi Jinping expected to visit North Korea as early as next week
The news comes hard on the heels of visits to Beijing by the presidents of the United States and Russia
