North Korea's Kim reaffirms support for Xi, hails Pyongyang summit as milestone in China ties
PYONGYANG: Recent remarks by Kim Jong-un reflect Pyongyang's efforts to institutionalize closer ties with Beijing amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, experts say.
South Korea to acquire 20,000 low-cost drones, fast-track 'K-Lucas' suicide drones
SEOUL: South Korea will acquire more than 20,000 low-cost drones and accelerate the deployment of a domestically developed long-range loitering munition, dubbed "K-Lucas," as part of a sweeping overhaul of its uncrewed warfare strategy, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Friday (june 26)
Kim calls for ‘destructive’ military posture
Leader Kim Jong-un observed major weapons tests and called for the military's "deadly and destructive offensive posture" to be bolstered, state media reported, as South Korea announced it would drastically boost its drone warfare capabilities.
North Korea readies beach resort for more tourists after Xi trip
PYONGYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a new train station at a beach resort on the country's east coast, weeks after Xi Jinping pledged deeper tourism ties between the two countries.
Kim: No slowdown on defence
Kim Jong-un vowed to beef up the country's defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war", state media reported
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup
SEOUL: Kim Jong-un vowed to beef up North Korea's defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war," state media reported Tuesday (June 23).
Tour bus overturns near Seoul's DMZ border lookout, injuring 10
SEOUL: A tour bus overturned near a DMZ observation post in Paju, northwest of Seoul, on Saturday (June 21), injuring 10 people.
Will Kim Jong-un’s daughter become his successor?
PYONGYANG: North Korean media has frequently reported on the daughter of Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, attending events alongside her father. South Korean intelligence agencies are increasingly viewing his daughter, known as Kim Ju Ae, as a potential successor. Could her appearance be a prelude to North Korea being led by a woman?
South Korean ex-vice governor found guilty of perjury over 'drinking party' claims
SEOUL: A regional court on Saturday (June 20) found a former vice governor of Gyeonggi Province guilty of perjury for falsely testifying to parliament that he was provided with alcohol and food during a prosecution interrogation.
S. Korean leader says told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'
SEOUL: Assistance from Russia had rendered sanctions imposed on nuclear-armed North Korea "ineffective", South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday (June 19) after discussing the matter with his US counterpart Donald Trump.
