North Korea’s Kim oversees new missile defence test

NORTH KOREAN leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the firing of two new air defence missiles, local media reported today. The report on Sunday comes a day before United States President Donald Trump meets new South Korean leader, Lee Jae Myung, in...

Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim, during South Korean president's visit

Trump is expected to pressure Lee to commit to more spending on defence, including toward the upkeep of 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea. Asked if he would reduce US troop numbers there to give the US more flexibility in the region,...

Tourist footage suggests North Korea is taking inspiration from the West

While the foreigners had North Korean chaperones and were not allowed to film construction sites and military personnel, they provided a rare glimpse into how Kim’s modernisation plans are nurturing a new culture of consumerism in one of the...

Photos Show US Reaper Attack Drone On North Korea's Doorstep

The United States recently deployed at least one Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle—capable of conducting strikes and reconnaissance—in Northeast Asia amid aggression from North Korea. In a post on Facebook on Saturday, the 163d Attack Wing of the...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Oversees Testing of Advanced Missile Systems: A Deepening Alliance with Russia and Escalating Global Tensions

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had personally overseen the test-firing of two newly developed missiles on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Described as possessing “superior...

Lee, Trump discuss North Korea, Alaska oil deal, defense in first summit

WASHINGTON — President Lee Jae Myung on Monday met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for their high-stakes summit. In their first in-person meeting, Lee is expected to discuss the "modernization" of the decades-long alliance and...

(URGENT) Trump says he, Lee can do 'something' on South and North Korea

North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

Posted/updated on: August 24, 2025 at 12:23 pm Contributor/Getty Images(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed types of missiles, state media reported, launches that came as the United States and...

North Korea’s alleged illegal activities in Mozambique condemned - BOSA

BOSA condemns North Korea’s alleged illegal activities in Mozambique, reaffirms that Africa’s sovereignty must come first 22 August 2025 Build One South Africa (BOSA) expresses concern over credible reports of North Korea’s alleged illicit...

North Korea tests new air defense missiles under Kim’s watch

TOKYO — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launch of two new air defense missiles, state media reported Saturday, as tensions escalated on the Korean Peninsula following a border incident and ongoing U.S.–South Korean military...

North Korea: Kim oversees ‘new’ missile test

Seoul, South Korea – North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a test firing of two ‘new’ air defence missiles, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday. The North Korean state media’s report did not provide any details on...

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Oversees New 'Unique and Special' Missile Test

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, watched on as the secretive nation tested two new types of air-defense missiles, state media reported on Sunday. Why It Matters North Korea has pushed ahead with its weapons development and military buildup while...

North Korea test-fires new Air Defense Missiles

North Korea announced Sunday that it has successfully test-fired two newly developed air defense missiles, in an exercise personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. According to the Korean Central...

North Korea Tests New Missiles as Border Incidents Escalate

North Korea tested two new air defense missiles amid heightened border tensions, accusing South Korea of provocations, as U.S.-South Korea joint drills further strain regional stability. North Korea has conducted tests of two new air defense...

North Korea Tests New Air Defense Missiles

Home World North Korea Tests New Air Defense Missiles North Korea has test-fired two newly developed air defense missiles, state media reported Sunday. Leader Kim Jong-un was present during Saturday’s launch, which aimed to assess the combat...

The UK seaside town once ranked with Syria and North Korea as 'worst place to visit'

One beloved British seaside town was once compared to holidaying in Syria or North Korea and voted among the ten worst holiday destinations in the world. According to the travel website Destination Tips, the iconic northern seaside town ranked...

South Korea’s Leader to Address U.S. Strategic Demands, North Korea with Trump

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced Sunday he will address a wide array of critical topics, including North Korea and Washington’s push for strategic flexibility regarding US forces stationed in South Korea, during his...

North Korea Commemorates 101 Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War

(MENAFN) North Korea publicly paid tribute to 101 soldiers who lost their lives while deployed alongside Russian forces in the Ukraine conflict, with leader Kim Jong Un hailing them as “great heroes,” according to state media reports Friday. Kim...

North Korea leader supervises test of new, advanced missile system

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a new defense system with “superior combat capability.” Kim oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed types of missiles on Saturday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on...

North Korea tests air defense missiles amid escalating tensions

PYONGYANG, (NORTH KOREA): North Korean state media announced on Sunday that the nation’s leader, Kim Jong Un, had personally overseen the test-firing of two new air defense missiles. The launches, which took place on Saturday, are the latest in a...