N.Korea says it tested ‘new weapon’ under Kim’s guidance
Seoul/Pyongyang, Aug 17 (IANS) North Korea said on Saturday that it has tested a “new weapon” under the guidance of its leader, Kim Jong-un, in …
US envoy for DPRK to visit Japan, South Korea
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Stephen Biegun will visit Japan and South Korea next week, …
N.Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles
Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 16 (IANS) North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea on Friday, South Korea’s military said, the sixth such launch in …
North Korea launches projectiles, rejects talks with South
Seoul, Aug 16 (IANS) North Korea launched two unidentified projectiles from its east coast, according to the South Korean Army, as it rejected any talks …
Kim, Putin exchange greetings on Korea’s Liberation Day
Seoul/Pyongyang, Aug 15 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged greetings on Thursday to mark the 74th anniversary of Korea’s …
S. Korea to strip Japan from trusted export partners list
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) South Korea on Monday decided to remove Japan from its list of trusted trading partners, upping the ante in the trade …
S.Korea, India to mark independence struggle through art
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As part of South Korea-India cultural exchange, an exhibition marking 100 years of the first display of Korean anti-colonial resistance …
Mumbai girls win India-Korea Friendship Quiz
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Two Mumbai high school girls have beaten 8,000 other students from 20 public schools to win the “1st Korea-India Friendship Quiz …
‘US willing to engage diplomatically with N.Korea’
Seoul, Aug 9 (IANS) The US is willing to engage diplomatically with North Korea but will continue sanctions on Pyongyang until the regime gives up …
N.Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles: Seoul
Seoul, Aug 6 (IANS) North Korea fired two projectiles believed to be short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, …
N.Korea fires two more missiles, says South Korea
Pyongyang, Aug 6 (IANS) North Korea has fired two unidentified missiles, its fourth such launch in less than two weeks, South Korea’s military has said. …
S. Korea, US begin joint military drills
Seoul, Aug 5 (IANS) South Korea and the US on Monday began joint military military drills despite strong opposition from North Korea, which has conducted …
US ready to pursue talks with North Korea: Mike Pompeo
Bangkok, Aug 2 (IANS) The US is ready to continue talks with North Korea, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, a day after …
North Korean soldier crosses border to defect to S. Korea
Seoul, Aug 1 (IANS) A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border and said he wanted to defect to the neighbouring country, authorities said on …
N. Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles off east coast
Seoul, July 31 (IANS) North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, the second such launch …
Seoul confirms N. Korea’s launch of 2 ballistic missiles
Seoul, July 31 (IANS) North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from the east coast of the country on Wednesday morning, South Korean authorities confirmed. …
North Korea releases seized Russian fishing vessel
Seoul, July 28 (IANS) North Korea has released a Russian fishing vessel it had seized 10 days earlier for allegedly entering North Korean waters without …
S.Korea nightclub wall collapse: 2 killed, many injured
Seoul, July 27 (IANS) Two persons were killed and dozens injured, including athletes participating in the ongoing World Aquatic Championships, following a wall collapse at …
North: Missile launches ‘warning’ to S. Korea ‘warmongers’
Seoul, July 26 (IANS) North Korea has called the test of two short-range ballistic missiles, under its leader Kim Jong-un’s guidance, a “solemn warning” to …
N. Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into East Sea
Seoul, July 25 (IANS) North Korea on Thursday fired two short-range missiles into the East Sea in what appears to be a move designed to …
North Korea fires two unidentified projectiles: Reports
New York, July 25 (IANS) The North Korea has fired two unidentified projectiles from near its east coast city of Wonsan, South Korea’s Yonhap news …
North Korea seizes Russian fishing vessel, detains crew
Seoul, July 24 (IANS) North Korea has seized a Russian fishing vessel and detained its crew for allegedly violating entry regulations, Russia’s Embassy in Pyongyang …
N.Korea says no to South’s food aid over US military drill
Seoul, July 24 (IANS) North Korea has refused to accept food aid from South Korea unless it cancels a joint military drill with the US …
S. Korea fires 360 warning shots at Russian aircraft
Seoul, July 23 (IANS) South Korea fighter jets fired 360 warning shots at a Russian A-50 military aircraft after it twice violated the country’s airspace …
DPR Korea beat Tajikistan 1-0 to win Intercontinental Cup
Ahmedabad, July 19 (IANS) DPR Korea beat Tajikistan 1-0 to win the Intercontinental Cup football tournament at the EKA Arena here on Friday. The North …
Samsung cuts Exynos production amid S.Korea-Japan trade feud
Seoul, July 17 (IANS) The launch of Samsung’s next flagship — the Galaxy Note 10 — is likely to get delayed as the tech major …
US-S.Korea military drills will affect n-talks: Pyongyang
Pyongyang, July 16 (IANS) North Korea on Tuesday warned the US that its upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea would be a “violation” of …
EU renews sanctions on N.Korea over nuclear programmes
Brussels, July 16 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has voted to renew sanctions against North Korean individuals and entities for contributing to the Asian country’s …
India lose 2-5 to DPR Korea despite second half surge
Ahmedabad, July 13 (IANS) Indias desperate attempt in the second half wasnt enough as they went down 2-5 to DPR Korea in their second match …
Samsung to launch Galaxy Note 10 in S.Korea in August
Seoul, July 13 (IANS) Samsung Electronics Co. plans to release its latest phablet, the Galaxy Note 10, in South Korea in late August following a …
India look to bounce back against North Korea
Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) With the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, the ongoing Intercontinental Cup has been billed as a crucial opportunity …
Gay, trans soldiers in South Korea face harassment
Seoul, July 11 (IANS) In a country where military service is obligatory for all men and consensual sex between men in the military is a …
Trump, May discuss Iran, N.Korea issues over phone
Washington, July 7 (IANS) The White House said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May discussed over phone on …
‘Gully Boy’ wins big in South Korea
Seoul, July 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s directorial “Gully Boy” has won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award at the 23rd …
Missing Australian student released from N.Korea breaks silence
Canberra, July 5 (IANS) An Australian student released by North Korea broke his silence on Friday, expressing gratitude for the support he has received and …
US ‘hell-bent’ on hostility despite talks: North Korea
United Nations, July 4 (IANS) North Korea has accused Washington of being “hell-bent on hostile acts”, days after US President Donald Trump and regime leader …
Missing Australian student released from North Korea
Sydney, July 4 (IANS) Alek Sigley, the student missing in North Korea for more than a week, has been released and is “safe and well,” …
UN welcomes US-North Korea dialogue announcement
United Nations, July 1 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement that the US and North Korea will resume working-level dialogue. “The UN …
Trump briefly steps into N.Korea, meets Kim (3rd Lead)
Seoul, June 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday became the first sitting American leader to step foot into North Korea after he briefly …
Trump’s offer to meet Kim in DMZ very interesting: N. Korea
Seoul, June 29 (IANS) North Korea said ON Saturday that a proposal by US President Donald Trump to meet its leader Kim Jong-un in the …
N. Korea says dialogue with South ‘not open’
Seoul, June 27 (IANS) North Korea on Thursday toughened its stance on neighbouring South Korea and said that dialogue between the two countries is not …