The United States on Tuesday (Nov 12) expressed concern over North Korea's decision to supply troops to Russia “to continue their brutal war against Ukraine”. During a daily press briefing, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops in Russia have started “engaging in combat operations” alongside Russian forces on the Ukraine border.

US 'incredibly concerned' by North Korea troops in Russia, confirms 10,000 soldiers have joined Ukraine war

North Korea has officially ratified a historic defence pact with Russia, deepening their mutual support and military cooperation. This comes as Pyongyang reportedly sent thousands of troops to bolster Moscow’s forces in Ukraine.

North Korea ratifies historic defence pact with Russia, strengthening military ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially approved a strategic partnership treaty with North Korea, according to a decree published on Saturday (Nov 9). The accord, as per a Reuters report, includes a mutual defence clause, which obligates each nation to provide military support to the other in case of an armed attack.

Russia and North Korea deepen ties with mutual defence treaty

Amid the escalating tensions, a trash balloon sent by North Korea to South Korea on Sunday (Sep 15) landed on a building rooftop in Seoul and sparked a fire that took nearly 20 minutes to douse.

South Korea: Trash balloon from North Korea sparks fire on Seoul rooftop amid escalating tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary, state media KCNA said on Monday.

Xi Jinping and Putin send messages to Kim Jong Un on North Korea's founding anniversary

North Korea wants to reopen nuclear talks with the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected as president and is working to devise a new negotiating strategy, a senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected to South Korea told Reuters.

North Korea aims to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins: Ex diplomat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for the building of a "people's paradise", as Pyongyang marked the anniversary of the end of the Korean War on Saturday. The three-year Korean War ended 71 years ago on July 27, 1953 with a ceasefire that has never been replaced by a peace treaty.

Kim calls for 'people's paradise' on Korean War anniversary

North Korea on Wednesday (July 24) escalated its propaganda war by sending trash-carrying balloons that struck a high-profile target: the South Korean presidential compound.

North Korea ups the ante, trash-carrying balloons hit South Korean presidential compound

North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday. Pyongyang "successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads" on Wednesday," KCNA reported, adding that the "separated mobile warheads were guided correctly to the three coordinate targets.

North Korea claims success in its multiple-warhead missile test

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a rare visit to North Korea this week, marking a significant step in the strengthening alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years: What does it signify and why is West worried?

North Korea has once again sent hundreds of balloons filled with trash across the border into South Korea. According to a Yonhap News Agency report citing South Korea's military, Pyongyang floated approximately 310 balloons overnight this time.

North Korea sends more trash balloons to South amidst warning of 'new counteraction' by Kim Yo Jong

South Korea plans to suspend a military agreement signed with North Korea in 2018 aimed at easing tensions, the presidential office said on Monday, after Seoul warned of a strong response to balloons launched by Pyongyang carrying trash to the South.

South Korea to suspend military pact with North over trash balloons

North Korea has escalated its provocative actions against South Korea. The nation, as per local media reports on Wednesday (May 29), sent balloons filled with trash, toilet paper, and suspected human and animal faeces into South Korea.

North Korea's 'low-class' move: Balloons filled with trash, poop sent to South Korea

Kim Jong Un, the head of North Korea's ruling dynasty, was seen kneeling at the funeral bier of the country's former propaganda chief. According to the official Korean Central News Agency, Kim Ki Nam passed away on Tuesday due to old age and "multiple organ dysfunction" after receiving medical care in a hospital since 2022.

Kim Jong Un bows in front of former propaganda chief’s funeral bier with ‘bitter grief’

North Korea said on Tuesday (March 26) that it is not interested in a summit with Japan and would reject any talks, according to state media KCNA, potentially worsening already-hostile relations between the two countries.

Kim Jong Un’s sister says North Korea not interested in summit with Japan

Top North Korean officials were seen attending leader Kim Jong Un’s year-end political meeting in swag, as several of them reportedly arrived in luxurious Mercedes S-class vehicles, despite a ban on luxury goods as a part of the United Nations imposed sanctions.

North Korean officials attend year-end political meeting in luxury cars despite ban

The new Cheonan warship of South Korea, named after the vessel torpedoed by North Korea in 2010, has embarked on a significant mission, marked by heightened combat readiness.

South Korea's upgraded warship, Cheonan, begins mission amidst North Korean tensions

A Kremlin reporter disclosed the dinner menu set for Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un soon after their meeting. The menu boasts a delectable spread, thoughtfully curated to provide a memorable dining experience.

From crab dumplings to beef, this is what Putin's sumptuous dinner for Kim looked like

The South Korean defence ministry has indicated that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, entered Russia on Tuesday (September 12) aboard his heavily fortified private train.

N. Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of confirmed one-on-one with Putin

A North Korean train presumed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia for an expected meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, South Korean media reported on September 11.

Kim Jong Un to visit Russia at Putin's invitation 'in coming days', Kremlin confirms

A Chinese Communist Party and government delegation headed by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North Korea to take part in the celebration of the country’s founding day later this week, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

Chinese delegation led by vice premier to visit North Korea, state media says

An explosion has rocked the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, in what is being described as an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the country's supreme leader since 2011.

High-stakes showdown: Kim Jong-un's 'assassination scare' sparks security surge

Ahead of the start of a major joint exercise between Seoul and Washington, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visited a navy unit and oversaw a strategic cruise missile test, state media agency Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday (August 21).

Ahead of US-South Korea military drills, Kim oversees cruise missile launch: Reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and a high-ranking Chinese delegation in Pyongyang on Thursday (July 27) ahead of significant Korean War anniversary celebrations.

Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence minister, gives him tour of arms expo

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