The Latest Breaking News on North Korea

Cyclists, welcome, you have just become the latest target in the culture wars

Why would Grant Shapps have us think that number plates for bikes are a good idea? The only place that…

The Guardian - UK

North Korea fires two cruise missiles, Seoul says

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea fired two cruise missiles Wednesday, Seoul's defence ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang's…

AFP

North Korea – a model for Grant Shapps’ bicycle licence plate proposal?

The secretive state demands each cycle display a registration number – although officially women are banned from bikes

The Guardian - AU

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New Aegis system-equipped ships will likely carry long-range cruise missiles

To increase deterrence against North Korea's missiles, the government plans to place domestic long-range cruise missiles on two naval vessels…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kim Jong-un's hidden agony as mystery marks on tyrant's head reveal 'drugs dependancy'

A leading expert on North Korea believes Kim Jong-un's 'strongman act' may rely on drug injections due to health problems.…

Daily Mirror

North Korea fires two cruise missiles as fears over its nuclear capability grow

South Korean military sources confirmed the rogue state to the north had launched two missiles from the western town of…

Daily Mirror

N Korea fires cruise missiles, as US and Seoul prepare for drills

South Korea says it is investigating launches after two missiles were fired from the North’s west coast into the sea.

Al Jazeera

‘No plan’ for South Korea to have nuclear weapons despite North’s missile tests

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol said his government has no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent despite growing…

Irish Independent

N.Korea fires two cruise missiles from west coast town of Onchon

North Korea fired two cruise missiles from the west coast town of Onchon early on Wednesday, a South Korean military…

Reuters

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South Korean leader: Seoul won't seek own nuclear deterrent

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says his government has no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent in the…

The Independent UK

Donetsk self-proclaimed leader pledges ‘bilateral cooperation’ with North Korea

Russian-backed self-appointed leader writes Kim Jong-un a letter, shortly after Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Pyongyang would expand relations

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South Korea calls for talks as North test fires missiles

Talks with North Korea should not be for political show but contribute to establishing peace, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol…

Reuters

Donetsk leader calls for 'beneficial' ties with North Korea

The head of Russian proxy forces in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region has sent a message to North Korean leader Kim…

The Independent UK

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Donbas separatist leader urges cooperation with North Korea - KCNA

North Korea and the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk region of Ukraine will develop "equally beneficial bilateral cooperation", Donetsk leader Denis Pushilin…

Reuters

Russia and North Korea expand ties in worrying development

The letters were exchanged on North Korea’s Liberation day

Irish Mirror

£1.6 billion in cryptocurrency stolen as hackers exploit coding flaws

North Korea-affiliated groups are thought to be behind many of the hacking attempts

Evening Standard

The United States and South Korea to begin large-scale military drills as North Korea increases nuclear threats

South Korea's military says the allies' summer drills will include field exercises involving aircraft, warships, tanks and potentially tens of…

ABC News

South Korea and the US to begin expanded military drills

The United States and South Korea are preparing to begin their biggest combined military training in years after North Korea…

Irish Independent

US, South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week

The United States and South Korea will begin their biggest combined military training in years next week in the face…

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Putin boasts of Russian weapons prowess, says Moscow ready to share with allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow valued its ties with countries in Latin America, Asia and Africa…

Livemint

Russia pledges to ‘expand’ ties with North Korea

Pyongyang says its relationship with Moscow has reached new heights

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: at least three people die in Donetsk shelling; Kyiv mayor warns of cold winter due to gas shortages – as it happened

Russian attack in eastern region also leaves 13 injured, Ukrainian officials say; Vitali Klitschko talks about ‘harsh realities’ facing residents

The Guardian - AU

S Korea offers North economic benefits for denuclearization

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is offering “audacious” economic assistance to North Korea if it abandons its nuclear weapons…

The Independent UK

Putin says Russia and N Korea will expand bilateral relations

Russian president tells Kim closer ties will strengthen regional security, reports North Korean state media.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 173 of the invasion

Ukrainian forces report deaths after heavy Russian shelling in Donetsk; Putin says Russia is ready to offer allies ‘advanced’ weapons

The Guardian - AU