South Korea's intelligence service reported on Thursday that North Korean hackers had stolen an estimated 1.5 trillion won (USD 1.2 billion) in bitcoin and other virtual assets over the previous five years, with more than half of it happening this year alone.

Seoul: North Korean hackers steal US$ 1.2 billion by crypto hacking and other illicit cyber activities

As North Korea condemns Japan's new security strategy, military tensions are escalating between the two nations. North Korea has been warned of counteraction by Japan against such intrepid remarks.

Military tensions are escalating as North Korea condemns Japan's new security strategy

A day after firing two ballistic missiles, North Korean state agency on Monday confirmed that an 'important, final phase' test for the development of a first-of-its-kind spy satellite that Kim Jong-un wants to be readied by April 2023 was completed.

North Korea completes 'important' test for a spy satellite, confirms state media

The South Korean military has said that North Korea has fired another ballistic missile towards the east coast. The water body where the missile was fired is also referred to as the Sea of Japan. The test comes days after North Korea tested a high thrust solid fuel engine.

North Korea fires 'unidentified' ballistic missile, says South Korea military

BREAKING: South Korea military says North Korea fired unidentified ballistic missile

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast on Sunday, said Japan and South Korea, prompting “strong condemnation” to Pyongyang for escalating tensions.

North Korea fired two ballistic missile into the East sea: Japan and South Korea

North Korea has tested a high-thrust solid-fuel engine that experts said would allow quicker and more mobile launch of ballistic missiles. The test, overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, took place on Thursday at North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launching Ground.

North Korea tests 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor'

North Korea has tested a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor", state media reported on Friday, as the isolated country seeks to develop a new strategic weapon and speeds up its nuclear and missile programmes.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un oversees 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor' test at satellite launch site

North Korea might test a nuclear weapon in the coming days, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told the Sky News in an interview. However, the South Korea PM did not provide any further details about when that might happen.

North Korea planning to test a nuclear weapon, will respond suitably: South Korean PM

South Korea, Japan and the United States are set to coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions against North Korea. Watch this video to know more.

South Korea, U.S. and Japan to coordinate sanctions on North Korea

Two dogs - gifted by North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un to South Korea four years back - have now ended up in a zoo in Gwangju after a dispute over who should finance the caring of the canines, a report by the Associated Press said Monday.

Two dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to South Korea end up in zoo. Here's why

A senior lawmaker from Japan's ruling liberal democratic party has said that his country needs to increase its military spending while it faces a threat from China and North Korea. Kōichi Hagiuda made the comments while in Taiwan where he is attending a forum about Taiwan-Japan relations.

Tensions in the Korean peninsula, Japan aims to increase defence spending

How often do you hear of someone buying a bomb shelter? This one lady in Japan has bought a bomb shelter amid fears of missile attacks from North Korea and Russia.

Japan: Citizen buys bomb shelters amid fears of attack from North Korea

North Korea has been testing a barrage of missiles while some are falling in the sea, alarming the neighbours - South Korea - some missiles have flown close to Japan, with one missile even flying over Japan. Now, some Japanese are taking over themselves to protect themselves in case of a missile hit. Watch this video to know more.

Fear of North Korean missiles: Increase in demand for bomb shelters in Japan

From next year, the Koreans would have to include their birth date to calculate their age, which will make them at least one or two years younger. The international method of calculating age will be implemented from June 2023.

South Koreans will become younger by the summer of 2023

A report claims that two teenagers in North Korea were executed for watching South Korean films. The incident allegedly took place, earlier this year, in October but the information about the executions emerged last week.

North Korea executed two teenagers for watching South Korean films, claims report

In yet another form of escalation in tensions, North Korea fires over 130 artillery rounds. South Korea called on North Korea for breaching its buffer zone.

Seoul: North Korea breaches buffer zone as it fires over 130 artillery rounds

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Pannerselvam’s brother, who was sacked last week, was re-inducted into the AIADMK following the “forget and forgive” policy, the ruling party said Wednesday.

Post ICBM test, US and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of an unprecedented response if North Korea goes ahead with a nuclear test. He also urged China to help dissuade the North from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

South Korean President warns of unprecedented response to North Korea nuclear test

China not only has the responsibility but the capability to influence North Korea's behaviour, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said, calling on Beijing to dissuade Pyongyang from pursuing banned development of nuclear weapons and missiles.

South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol says China can change North Korea's behaviour if it wants

South Korea's government has issued an order against the striking truckers in the cement industry to return to work . Watch this video to know more.

South Korea orders striking truckers in cement industry to return to work

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has finally revealed his nuclear ambitions, he said that his country's ultimate goal is to posses the world's most powerful nuclear force. The announcement came as he promoted dozens of military officers that were involved in the recent missile launches.

Kim Jong-un's nuclear ambitions: Plans to posses 'World's most powerful Nuclear force'

North Korean state media reported on Sunday that as per leader Kim Jong Un, the country's ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful nuclear force. Kim's remarks came as he promoted dozens of military officers, who were involved in the recent launch of North Korea's largest ballistic missile.

Kim says North Korea will have world's strongest nuclear force, makes second appearance with daughter

Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed on increasing cooperation between North Korea and China amidst North Korea's recent testing of ballistic missiles. North Korea's state media KCNA reported that President Jinping wrote that China will be willing to work with North Korea for regional and global peace.

Xi Jinping writes to Kim Jong-un, stresses on increasing cooperation between China & North Korea

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