Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia’s defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in recent days. – Earlier, North…
North Korea conducts multiple ballistic missile tests
North Korea test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state. – The Sunday launches add…
China’s top diplomat meets North Korea’s Kim, calls for closer coordination
China and North Korea should further enhance communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs, China’s foreign minister said in a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said U.S.-South Korea military drills that began this week were a “provocative and aggressive war rehearsal” that would…
North Korea promotes Kim Jong Un’s sister as he vows to boost economy
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been promoted in the ruling party structure at the party congress, during which he set the country’s economic agenda…
North Korea’s Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party at a rare congress. – The decision was made Sunday (February 22)…
Day of the Shining Star – North Korea Celebrates Kim Jong Il’s Birthday on February 16
On February 16, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) celebrates Day of the Shining Star (광명성절 / Kwangmyŏngsŏng-jŏl), one of the country’s two most important national holidays…
Military Foundation Day (인민군 창건일) – North Korea Celebrates Its Armed Forces on February 8
On February 8, 2026, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) observes Military Foundation Day (인민군 창건일, Inmin-gun Changgŏn-il), also known as Korean People’s Army (KPA) Foundation Day, one…
UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea
A United Nations committee has approved exemptions from wide-reaching sanctions against North Korea to allow fresh humanitarian aid to reach the country. – The members of the UN Security Council…
North Korea’s Kim: party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the upcoming congress of the ruling Workers’ Party will unveil next-stage plans for further strengthening the country’s nuclear war deterrent. – Kim directed…