North Korea denounced the U.S.-led RIMPAC naval exercise as a war rehearsal and threatened a deterrence of new level, citing deepening trilateral military cooperation between Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo.
North Korea dismissed a joint cyber alert from South Korea, the U.S., Japan and eight other nations as false, politically motivated propaganda, and warned it will defend its state interests in all domains.
Former US special envoy Robert King urges lifting the US travel ban to North Korea, arguing it blocks humanitarian aid and has not improved relations over a decade.
A new road bridge connecting Russia's Khasan village with North Korea is nearing completion, sparking concerns in Kyiv that Russia may use it to secretly deploy North Korean troops to the front lines in Ukraine, deepening military cooperation between the two isolated nations.
South Korea shifts its North Korea denuclearization policy to prioritize freezing the nuclear program over immediate disarmament, acknowledging a "harsh reality." This comes as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Moscow and Beijing, and international pressure on its nuclear ambitions lessens.
South Korea's defense ministry launched a new counterintelligence unit on Monday to combat espionage and terror threats, particularly from North Korea, replacing the criticized Defense Counterintelligence Command (DCC) as part of a major reform.
North Korea is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching 40 C in some regions and Pyongyang enduring tropical nights. State media, including KCNA and Rodong Sinmun, urged citizens to avoid outdoor activities and advised farmers on crop protection, while showing crowds at coastal tourist zones.
Freelance reporter Matthew Cole faces a subpoena from the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 US Navy SEAL mission in North Korea. This action is part of the administration's escalating efforts to crack down on leaks, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates and lawmakers.
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York Times freelance journalist Matthew Cole for notes and testimony regarding a 2025 story on a botched 2019 U.S. military operation in North Korea, prompting criticism from The Times and a federal judge over press freedom concerns.
North Korea condemned NATO's recently approved Fuel Supply Chain Capability Programme Plan, calling it an "unprecedented" effort to prepare for war and evidence of NATO becoming a more aggressive military bloc, while also accusing the alliance of expanding into the Asia-Pacific region.
Rep. Young Kim introduces the North Korean FAKER Act to counter North Korea's illicit IT worker schemes supporting its WMD programs through international cooperation and sanctions alignment.
South Korea, the US, Japan, and 8 other countries issue a joint alert warning about North Korean IT workers generating revenue for Pyongyang's WMD programs, urging enhanced countermeasures and compliance with UN resolutions.
North Korea has reportedly arrested former state cyber operators for hacking its central bank and Foreign Trade Bank, laundering stolen funds via cryptocurrency through China.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states Russia is seeking 30,000 more troops and missile launchers from North Korea to aid in the war against Ukraine, with preparations underway in Russia's Voronezh region.
North Korea's foreign ministry accused South Korea, the U.S., and Japan of exploiting the recent ASEAN forum in the Philippines to incite hostility, promote a U.S.-led security bloc, and push for denuclearization, which Pyongyang asserts is "irreversibly concluded."
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue a No 1 warning signal Friday evening as Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to the city between Saturday night and Sunday morning, moving northwest from near Manila.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged North Korea to respond to dialogue offers for peace on the Korean Peninsula at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila, where participants also discussed regional security issues like the South China Sea and Middle East.
China's senior men's football team will not participate in the Fifa Asean Cup in September, opting instead for warm-up matches against Palestine and North Korea in Chongqing as part of their preparation for next year's Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The women's and U23 men's teams will compete in the Asian Games in Japan.
North Korea has skipped the annual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) for the second consecutive year, signaling a preference for bilateral diplomacy with Russia and China over multilateral engagements. South Korea urged Pyongyang to resume dialogue and comply with UN resolutions.
South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young announced a shift from a denuclearization-first policy for North Korea to a "peace-first" approach, aiming to resume stalled talks by offering reciprocal benefits for halting nuclear arsenal manufacturing. This change comes as Pyongyang continues to advance its nuclear program.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged North Korea to respond to dialogue offers and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila. North Korea was absent, while many participants expressed concerns over its nuclear and missile development.
South Korea's men's football team, three-time defending champions, will play Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Asian Games group stage in Japan. The women's team will face Myanmar, Bangladesh, and North Korea, aiming for their first gold medal in the competition.
South Korea's military warns the public about North Korean landmines potentially washed into southern inter-Korean rivers due to heavy downpours in the North, urging caution and reporting of any suspicious objects near waterways connected to the Han River estuary.
North Korea is expected to skip the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila for the second consecutive year, prioritizing deepening bilateral ties with Russia and China over multilateral engagements. Seoul officials believe Pyongyang sees reduced strategic value in the forum, especially given its recent strategic partnership with Russia and bolstered exchanges with China.
