North Korea

The leader of the world's most isolated country Kim Jong Un has flouted international sanctions to develop North Korea's weapons program -- viewed as a direct threat to neighboring South Korea and Japan. Kim, a dictator who inherited power from his father in 2011, has also pledged to strengthen the country's nuclear arsenal, despite signals earlier in his reign he would support denuclearization. View the latest North Korea news and videos.

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FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the 7th enlarged plenary meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 1, 2023 in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA/File Photo

Fear and confusion in Japan’s Hokkaido as North Korean missile triggers evacuation order

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North Korea hackers suspected in new $35 million crypto heist

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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says a military reconnaissance satellite will soon enter orbit

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From Ukraine war to China’s rising power: 5 reasons this G7 matters

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Half of North Korean missile program funded by cyberattacks and crypto theft, White House says

North Korean leader’s sister attacks US-South Korea agreement

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Biden and South Korea’s Yoon announce agreement to deter North Korea, including deploying nuclear-armed submarine

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Tobacco companies pay over $600 million to settle alleged sanctions violations with North Korea

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Japan prepared to shoot down North Korean spy satellite rocket if necessary, minister says

North Korea claims it’s ready to launch first spy satellite: state media

Inside the international sting operation to catch North Korean crypto hackers

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North Korea claims to have tested Haeil-2 underwater nuclear drone

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Tras reportar una falla, Corea del Norte promete intentar por segunda vez el lanzamiento de un satélite al espacio

North Korea admits spy satellite launch failed

South Korean Defense Ministry

Corea del Sur recupera restos del satélite militar de reconocimiento de Corea del Norte tras fallido lanzamiento