A light-water reactor at North Korea’s main nuclear complex will likely be formally operational by next summer, South Korea’s defense minister said, amid suspicions that the North may use it as a new …
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ———— N.K. leader invites contributors in economic sector to New Year’s celebrations SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim …
S. Korea should be ready against possible N.K. interference in general elections: PPP floor leader
South Korea should maintain a firm readiness posture against North Korea’s possible attempts to influence April’s general elections, the ruling party’s floor leader said Friday, after the spy agency …
North Korea has a growing arsenal of sub-launched missiles that might not fit in the subs meant to launch them
The mixed arsenal on North Korea’s new missile submarine may reflect a desire for more firepower. It could also be for a more embarrassing reason.
Shoot First, Report Later: South Korean President Tells Troops to Retaliate Immediately Against North Korea
The latest tough talk in the Korean Peninsula tensions comes from the South: Don’t wait to fire back. Knewz.com has learned about comments by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol along the …
Kim Jong-un orders North Korea’s military to ramp up ‘war preparations’
The secretive state’s media said on Thursday that Mr Kim had made orders to its military, munitions industry and nuclear weapons sector – while North Korea faces food shortages.
South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North
More than 1,000 South Korean military, police and emergency personnel joined rare defence drills on Wednesday that simulated an attack by North Korea on Seoul, to counter fears the city is in striking …
South Korean capital drills to guard against surprise attack by North
More than 1,000 South Korean military, police and emergency personnel joined rare defence drills on Wednesday that simulated an attack by North Korea on Seoul, to counter fears the city is in striking …
S.Korea imposes sanctions against 8 N.Koreans
South Korea has imposed sanctions against eight North Korean nationals involved in the trade of banned weapons and illicit cyber activities.
Why China is keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea cosy up
At last month’s meeting between the foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea – their first in four years – Beijing pledged to be Northeast Asia’s “stabiliser” while opposing bloc-based …