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Missiles were launched from an area near the capital Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s military

South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North

Kim Jong Un also called for developing new weapons systems to bolster his nuclear-armed military

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to unveil the deployment of 50 new launch vehicles for nuclear-capable short-range missiles threatening rival South Korea as he flaunted his expanding military capabilities ahead of a major ruling party congress

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says it was “sensible” for a South Korean official to express regret for alleged civilian drone flights over North Korea but warned of counterattacks if they recur

Leader says Pyongyang has made substantial economic gains over the past five years and achieved a firmer regional footing

Pyongyang said it downed a surveillance drone in early January, accusing Seoul of sending the aircraft to gather intelligence on "important targets".

Plaintiffs in case say they were lured from Japan, exploited for labour and cut off from families for generations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to strengthen nuclear forces at an upcoming party congress following a missile test. He stated the congress will outline next-stage plans for bolstering the country's nuclear war deterrent. The test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, observed with his daughter, aimed to improve…