Tuesday 27 - 10:40
South Korea has warned that North Korea may be producing enough nuclear material each year to manufacture up to 20 nuclear weapons, raising serious concerns about regional stability and global security. Speaking during a press briefing in Seoul, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that Pyongyang continues to expand its nuclear capabilities......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired vice-premier Yang Sung-ho in a dramatic public rebuke during a ceremony at an industrial complex, highlighting what he called chronic incompetence and mismanagement in key economic projects. The dismissal occurred at the inauguration of the first phase of a modernization effort at the Ryongsong Machine......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has removed Vice Premier Yang Sung Ho from his post, citing “irresponsible and incompetent” economic management, according to state media reports. The dismissal comes as the country prepares for its ninth ruling party congress, which will focus on economic performance and industrial reforms. The......
South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into a civilian suspected of sending drones into North Korean territory, local media reported on January 17, 2026. The drones are believed to have been used to monitor pollution and radiation levels near a uranium production site. The National Police Agency confirmed that a civilian......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced several senior officials responsible for his personal security, South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Tuesday, a move analysts view as a possible sign of heightened concern over assassination threats. Seoul’s ministry reported that three key units tasked with guarding Kim —......
Japan and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation as regional tensions rise and diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain strained. The announcement followed talks held on Tuesday between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the historic city of Nara. Both leaders emphasized......
North Korea has sharply criticized South Korea following the alleged intrusion of a drone into its airspace earlier this month, demanding a “detailed explanation” from Seoul. The statement was issued on Sunday by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According to Pyongyang, a drone was detected......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged what he described as “unconditional” support for the policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to state media reports released on Friday. In a letter sent to the Russian leader, Kim emphasized his firm commitment to stand alongside Moscow, stating that his......
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen new hypersonic missile tests, describing them as part of preparations for a “real war” in the context of what he called an escalating geopolitical crisis. The announcement follows the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, an event Pyongyang views......
North Korea launched several projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to South Korea’s military authorities. The launches were detected from the vicinity of Pyongyang in the early morning hours, heightening concerns over rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea’s Ministry......
Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has made her first public visit to the mausoleum where the country’s former leaders are buried, according to images released by state media on Friday. The appearance is seen as further strengthening her status as a potential successor. The visit took place at the Kumsusan Palace......
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