North Korea

November 5, 2024 4:26 PM

North Korea Launches Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles into East Sea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea this morning. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said they detected the launches at about 7:30 a.m. from the Sariwon area in the western province of North Hwanghae. The Yonhap news agency reported that the missiles flew about 400 kilometers before splashing into the sea. The South Korean military said that the latest launches apparently involved North Korea's KN-25 super-large 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers. T...

June 30, 2024 5:49 PM

North Korea criticizes joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan, US

North Korea today criticized a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan, and the United States held this month. In a statement, its state media said such drills show that the relationship among the three countries has developed into the Asian version of NATO. Earlier on Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called 'Freedom Edge.' The exercise involving navy destroyers, fighter jets, and the nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt aimed at boo...

July 18, 2023 6:35 PM

US national detained in North Korea after illegally crossing border: UN

A United Nations body has said, a US national has been detained in North Korea after crossing the border. The United Nations Command, which operates the Demilitarized Zone and joint security area (JSA) said, the man did not have authorization. It said, he is currently in North Korea's custody and they are working with their KPA counterparts to resolve this incident. The KPA is the Korean People's Army - North Korea's military. The Demilitarized Zone separates the two Kore...