North Korea on Sunday (Jan 7) conducted live-fire exercises on its western coast, Seoul's military said in a statement. This was the third consecutive day of military drills conducted by Pyongyang near its disputed maritime border with the South.

North Korea conducts live-fire drills near maritime border on third consecutive day

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

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the military to be prepared for any provocation by enemies, especially in the backdrop of the launch of the spy satellite, state media KCNA said on Friday (Dec 1).

Kim Jong Un calls for military preparedness as US slaps fresh sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un examined the pictures of "major target regions" that were taken by his new spy rocket satellite, state media reported on Saturday (Nov 25).

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects photos of ‘major target regions’ taken by spy satellite

North Korea on Thursday (Nov 23) said that it was suspending a military accord that it had reached with South Korea, under which measures were agreed upon to ease military tensions between the two countries, news agency Yonhap reported.

North Korea suspends military deal with South after spy satellite launch

North Korea conducted a rocket launch believed to be carrying a satellite, South Korea and Japan said, in what would be Pyongyang's third attempt to place a satellite in orbit this year. South Korea's military said the rocket was believed to be carrying a spy satellite and was launched toward the south.

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North Korea has notified Japan that it plans to launch a rocket satellite into space between Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1) in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, said Japan's coast guard.

North Korea to launch satellite rocket between Nov 22 and Dec 1, says Japan

The US soldier Travis King who crossed the border from South Korea to North Korea in July has now been freed by Pyongyang. The National Security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the US officials have secured the return of King from North Korea.

US soldier Travis King released by North Korea with help of Sweden & China

In pics | South Korea holds rare, first large-scale military parade warns Pyongyang over nuclear threat

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, celebrated the nation's birth anniversary with a paramilitary parade and diplomatic talks, during which he pledged to strengthen ties with China and Russia.

North Korea: Pyongyang marks founding day with parade, diplomatic exchanges

For the first time since North Korea shut its borders in early 2020 as a preventative step against the COVID-19 epidemic, China stated on Monday that it has approved the restart of commercial flights between Beijing and Pyongyang.

China permits the restart of commercial flights between Beijing and Pyongyang

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- For the first time since North Korea shut its borders in early 2020 as a preventative step against the COVID-19 epidemic, China stated on Monday that it has approved the restart of commercial flights between Beijing and Pyongyang.

China approves resumption of Beijing-Pyongyang commercial flights

China announced on Monday that it has granted approval for the resumption of commercial flights between Beijing and the North Korean capital, Pyongyang. This marks a significant development as it is the first time such flights have been allowed since North Korea closed its borders in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

China gives green light to Beijing-Pyongyang commercial flights

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, while on a rare visit to the country and this is to mark the anniversary of what North Korea claims as a victory in the North Korean War.

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The Korean peninsula continues to simmer in tension as North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea of its East Coast. This comes hours after a nuclear-powered US submarine arrived in a naval base in South Korea.

Tensions in Korean Peninsula on rise: Pyongyang conducts third round of missile launches | WION

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has called for an increase in the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials to stockpile the arsenal, according to state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Paranoid Kim Jong Un orders increase in production of weapons-grade nuclear materials

The South Korean military has unveiled a “Kill Web” concept to tackle North Korea’s missile and nuclear threats amid rising tensions with Pyongyang. Watch this report to know more.

South Korea unveils ‘Kill Web’ concept to eliminate enemy missiles before launch

The Pyongyang in North Korea is in a bit of a lockdown mode and reports have in fact emerged from the closed nation that authorities in Pyongyang have ordered for a five-day strict lockdown starting a rise in an unspecified respiratory illness.

North Korea: Lockdown in Pyongyang, residents to stay indoor for five days

North Korea has held its first National Sports Day of 2023. Pyongyang celebrates the day on the second Sunday of every month.

North Korea holds its first National Sports Day of 2023 in Pyongyang

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

Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter to his North Korean counterpart has expressed willingness for both countries to work together for regional and global peace, according to Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Xi Jinping willing to work with Kim Jong Un for regional and global peace: KCNA

Moscow has extended its support to Washington's arch-rival Pyongyang. Putin's government has accused the Biden administration of testing its tacit ally Kim's patience. The statement comes after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Russia accuses U.S. of 'testing North Korea's patience'

The Russia Ukraine War is strengthening the anti-West bloc - China, Russia, Iran and now North Korea have joined the tide. The US thinks that North Korea is supplying Russia with artillery shells and says that the operation seems to be a covert one.

US accuses North Korea of sending weapons to Russia, Pyongyang denies

North Korea is continuing its missile testing spree. Earlier today, they fired two cruise missiles towards the sea off West Coast. Pyongyang has conducted record-breaking weapons tests this year.

North Korea fires two cruise missiles towards sea off its West Coast

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