In 1948, two separate governments were formed in North and South Korea. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart.

Gravitas: The Story of the Two Koreas

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach.

Kim Jong-un's sister says 'no need' for another US-N Korea summit

New satellite imagery shows recent activity at a previously undeclared North Korean facility that researchers suspect is being used to build nuclear warheads. According to CNN, the images are believed to be linked to North Korea's nuclear programme.

New satellite images show activity at suspected North Korean nuclear facility

North Korea has upped its anti-South Korea rhetoric, and recently took it a step further by bombing a joint liaison office symbolic of Korean unity and peace. The country claimed that South Korea had been smuggling anti-Kim leaflets across the border, in a bid to increase rates of defectors emerging from the country.

'Dirty, disgusting' depictions of Kim Jong-un's wife in leaflets may have set off a stronger anti-South rhetoric

Kim Jong Un ordered the suspension of military actions against South Korea, a move that could ease tensions after North Korea blew up a liaison office built by Seoul and warned of further provocations.

Kim Jong Un suspends planned military moves against South Korea

United States President Donald Trump likened his diplomacy with North Korean Kim Jong-un to “dating”. His ex-security adviser John Bolton’s upcoming book which has made headlines for its controversial nature apparently mentions the bizarre details.

Trump likened his relationship with North Korea's Kim to 'dating', 'wanted to be the one to break-up'

North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office on its side of the border on June 16, the South's Unification Ministry said, after days of increasingly virulent rhetoric from Pyongyang. Watch report.

N Korea to redeploy troops along border: Blows up inter-Korean liaison office

South-Korea peninsula on the boil: North Korea blows up joint liaison office

North Korea on Saturday issued another angry statement against Seoul, this time excoriating it for "nonsensical" statements on the stalled dialogue about Pyongyang's nuclear weapons.

North Korea warns South Korea of 'painful' consequences as tensions mount

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea has called on his country folk to become “self-sufficient” amid rising economic concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting of the politburo, the leader talked about domestic economic issues.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for developing a 'self-sufficient economy'

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea has called on his country folk to become “self-sufficient” amid rising economic concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting of the politburo, the leader talked about domestic economic issues. North Korea had already been suffering economically due to the international sanctions against the country’s nuclear programmes. And the country is currently in a spat with its neighbour, South Korea, over the matter of defectors.

Kim Jong Un talks economy in Politburo meet: COVID-19 hits North Korea Economy

North Korea has threatened to end an inter-Korean military agreement signed in 2018 to reduce tensions, over flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets along the border by the South.

North Korea threatens to halt military agreement with the South over anti-Kim leaflets

South Korea has planned to stop people sending balloons with anti-North Korean messages across the border. The announcement came after Kim Yo-jong -- sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un -- said recently balloon-senders were "human scum" and "mongrel dogs" who betrayed their homeland, adding it was "time to bring their owners to account," referring to the government in Seoul.

South Korea to stop people sending cross-border messages after threat from the North

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has proposed new policies to increase the nation's nuclear deterrence, a media report says. The meeting is Kim's first known public appearance ever since the world speculated about his health.

Kim Jong Un wants to increase North Korea's nuclear war deterrence, says report

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has sent a "warm greetings" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a "verbal message", state news agency of North Korea reported Friday, after weeks of speculation about his health.

Xi Jinping responds to Kim Jong-un's 'warm' message

Netizens are convinced that a body double was used as a stand-in for the dictator for his latest public appearance.

Kim Jong Un's latest pics spark rumours

North and South Korea exchanged gunfire in the demilitarised zone on Sunday, increasing the tension a day after pictures of Kim Jong Un's first public appearance after almost three weeks were released.

North, South Korea exchange gunfire at guard post in dimilitarised zone

Kim Jong Un was not spotted in the public eye for three weeks, and missed out on two important holiday celebrations. There were rumours about his ill health, followed by his death, in the media. Watch this video to know more.

Speculations over Kim Jong-un using body double

Hours after Kim Jong Un's images of attending a public gathering published, US President Donald Trump said he is "glad" the North Korean leader is back and healthy.

'Glad he is back and well': Donald Trump on Kim Jong Un's first appearance in three weeks

As North Korea and South Korea engaged in gunfire across borders on Sunday, South Korean news outlet Yonhap claimed the North Korea leader Kim Jong Un did not go undergo any surgery during the last few weeks.

Kim Jong-un did not go through any surgery: South Korean official claims

Amid speculation over poor health and rumours of possible death, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance on Friday after almost three weeks with an inauguration of a fertilizer factory.

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after nearly three weeks amid health rumors

North and South Korea have been a study in stark contrast ever since they got divided after World War II. With the declaration of the Soviet-Japanese War, North Korea was occupied by the Soviet Union and South Korea by the United States, with the boundary between their zones being the 38th parallel. North Korea became a dictatorship. South Korea is a democracy. More than 70 years later, both countries are worlds apart. Watch report.

The story of two Koreas: A classic case study of contrasts

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong-un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appears in public amid health rumors

Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance after nearly three weeks

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