Seoul said Saturday it will demand further investigation by Pyongyang into the killing of a South Korean official after a rare public apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

South Korea demands Pyongyang further probe killing of official

Kim Jong Un apologised over the killing of South Korean in North Korean waters, Seoul's presidential office said on Friday. The North Korean leader described the incident a "disgraceful affair" and apologised "for disappointing President Moon and South Koreans", as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

Kim Jong Un apologised for killing of South Korean citizen: Seoul

Kim Jong-un apologised over the killing of South Korean in North Korean waters, Seoul's presidential office said on Friday. The North Korean leader described the incident a "disgraceful affair" and apologised "for disappointing President Moon and South Koreans", as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

Kim Jong-un says sorry to South Korea's President Moon Jae-in

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un apologised over the killing of a South Korean at sea, calling it an unexpected and disgraceful event.

North Korea apologises over South Korean citizen's killing

A South Korean official was shot dead after crossing a maritime border into North Korea, Seoul said Thursday.

North Korea accused of killing South Korean official and burning his body

North Korean residents held a dancing ceremony to mark the handover of new houses after a recent Hurricane ravaged the entire country. Watch report.

North Korea: Pyongyang's state broadcaster release video of residents celebrating new homes

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was seen inspecting the reconstruction work in the flood-hit areas on Saturday, after a series of typhoons hit the country. The condition of the flood-hit areas was earlier investigated by the leader few weeks back, following which he had ordered his loyalists to plan for an economy already hobbled by sanctions.

Kim Jong Un visits typhoon-hit areas to assess redevelopment

North Korean authorities have issued shoot-to-kill orders to prevent the coronavirus entering the country from China, according to the commander of US forces in the South.

North Korea issues shoot-to-kill orders to prevent virus: US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered 12,000 elite members of his ruling party based in Pyongyang to help with recovery efforts in two rural provinces lashed by a powerful typhoon, state media reported Sunday.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders thousands to help typhoon recovery

According to a US think tank, North Korea may be preparing for a submarine missile launch. Also Read: Israel thwarts cyber attack from North Korean cyber group on defence industry The Center for Strategic and International Studies in the United States said satellite images suggest that North Korea may be ready to test a medium-range submarine-based missile.

Satellite images suggest North Korea may be preparing to launch submarine missile: US think tank

North Korea has pledged harsh punishment for local officials it says failed to protect residents from a typhoon which caused a “serious incident” with dozens of casualties, the ruling party’s newspaper reported.

North Korea officials to be punished after typhoon causes 'dozens of casualties'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for prevention efforts against the novel coronavirus and a typhoon.

North Korean leader calls for readiness against Typhoon Bavi

The former aide to South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung made the claim about the leader days after he handed over some powers to his younger sister.

Kim Jong-Un in coma with North Korea passing power to sister: Reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly in a coma and his sister Kim Yo-jong will be exercising de facto control over national and international matters

Reports: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in coma

Is Kim's sister a potential successor?

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has reportedly ordered his citizens to give up their pet dogs for meats in restaurants due to acute shortage of food supplies in the country facing the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid food shortage, North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders citizens to give up dogs for meat

A new book on US President Donald Trump has some interesting bits about his life, including his relationship with North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un. The latter says his relationship with Trump has been like a "fantasy film", according to the publishers.

New book on Trump to reveal letters exchanged with Kim Jong Un

A combination of an unprecedented pressure campaign and coronavirus border closures and an by a South Korean government keen to engage with North Korea may destroy networks defectors have long used to start new lives, activist groups say.

South Korea investigations threaten North Korea's 'underground railroad'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un finally inspected the flood-affected areas of the country. The leader ordered officials to provide for food and shelter for many residents who have lost their homes due to flooding. Watch report.

North Korea battles massive floods: Army mobilized for rehabilitation

North Korea’s mission to the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the U.N. report.

UN: North Korea has probably developed nuclear devices

North Korea's nuclear program still active | UN report on North Korea | WION

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has said that his country's nuclear weapons are a security guarantee and “reliable, effective” deterrent that could prevent a second Korean War, state media reported Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms

North Korea reported new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, according to state media. This is the first time that the country has acknowledged that the virus may have crossed into the country.

North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector

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South Korea demands Pyongyang further probe killing of official

Kim Jong Un apologised for killing of South Korean citizen: Seoul

Kim Jong-un says sorry to South Korea's President Moon Jae-in

North Korea apologises over South Korean citizen's killing

North Korea accused of killing South Korean official and burning his body

North Korea: Pyongyang's state broadcaster release video of residents celebrating new homes

Kim Jong Un visits typhoon-hit areas to assess redevelopment

North Korea issues shoot-to-kill orders to prevent virus: US

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders thousands to help typhoon recovery

Satellite images suggest North Korea may be preparing to launch submarine missile: US think tank

North Korea officials to be punished after typhoon causes 'dozens of casualties'

North Korean leader calls for readiness against Typhoon Bavi

Kim Jong-Un in coma with North Korea passing power to sister: Reports

Kim Jong-Un in coma with North Korea passing power to sister: Reports

Reports: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in coma

Is Kim's sister a potential successor?

Amid food shortage, North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders citizens to give up dogs for meat

New book on Trump to reveal letters exchanged with Kim Jong Un

South Korea investigations threaten North Korea's 'underground railroad'

North Korea battles massive floods: Army mobilized for rehabilitation

UN: North Korea has probably developed nuclear devices

North Korea's nuclear program still active | UN report on North Korea | WION

Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms

North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector