North Korea says tested new ‘submarine-launched ballistic missile’
This comes as both Koreas build up their weapons capabilities in what could become an arms race on the peninsula, and with Washington-Pyongyang dialogue at a standstill.
North Korea facing ‘harsh lean period’, says UN food body
North Korea is projected to produce a 'near-average level' of 5.6 million tonnes of grain this year, around 1.1 million tonnes short of the amount needed to feed its entire population.
‘World’s leading bank robbers’: North Korea’s hacker army
Pyongyang's 6,000-strong cyberwarfare unit operates from several countries including Belarus, China, India, Malaysia and Russia, according to a US military report published in July 2020.
North Korean diplomats shutter embassy in KL after ties cut
Before departing, the North's most senior diplomat in Malaysia accused Malaysia of siding with Washington in a 'conspiracy' against Pyongyang, and committing a 'large hostile act'.
North Korea shows off new submarine-launched missile at parade
North Korea reveals a new submarine-launched ballistic missile at a military parade days before Joe Biden's inauguration.
North Korea’s Kim pledges to strengthen defence capabilities
Analysts concur that North Korea's latest missile is the largest road-mobile missile in the world.
