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North Korea tells US they will use nuclear weapons first if there is threat of war
North Korean official says a 'pre-emptive nuclear strike is not something the US has a monopoly on'.
Russian coastguard opens fire on North Korean fishing vessel causing multiple casualties
One North Korean fisherman was killed and 8 injured in the brief encounter.
South Korea on high alert after Washington and Seoul confirm North Korea's failed missile test
Pyongyang reportedly launched the intermediate ballistic missile Musudan, raising tensions in the Korean peninsula.
South Korea should bolster anti-missile capabilities before Thaad deployment, military chief says
General Lee Sun-jin met with his US counterpart in Washington to discuss ways to counter North Korean threats.
South Korea mulling unilateral sanctions against North in case UN delays action
The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.
US-South Korea begin joint naval drill to counter threats emerging from North Korea
The drill called Invincible Spirit, will improve maritime interoperability of the two allies, the South Korean Navy said.
North Korea could be preparing for another nuclear test, suggest satellite images
US-based monitoring group says the images show increased activity at Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
2 North Korean officials in Beijing seek asylum with Japan in high-profile defection – report
One of the suspected defectors was in charge of acquiring medical supplies for Kim Jong-un.
Japan seen dependent on US to defend itself against North Korea
Senior military official says until Japan is able to take on North Korea, it will have to depend on the US.
Is North Korea building its first ballistic missile submarine?
Reports follow North Korea's fifth and biggest nuclear detonation.
Inside North Korea: Fascinating photos capture daily life in Pyongyang
These photos of daily in life in Pyongyang are remarkable for just how unremarkable everything seems – on the surface.
South Korea, US and UK to hold first joint military drill to counter North Korea threats
Britain plans to send Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets, Voyager tanker aircraft and C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
North Korean defector, a maths prodigy, lands in Seoul after spending 2 months at Hong Kong consulate
Jong Yol-ri was thought to have sought asylum at the South Korean diplomatic mission in Hong Kong in July.
South Korea to set up new laser air weapon system to bring down North Korean drones
Seoul's defence departments pressed into action to purchase or develop laser weapons to down intruding UAVs.
US to accelerate Thaad deployment in wake of increasing threats from North Korean nuclear programme
Daniel Russel, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, said the deployment will happen 'as soon as possible'.
China wants tougher sanctions against North Korea to spare ordinary citizens, researcher says
The 'red line' for the Chinese is that the North Korean regime shouldn't collapse, researcher says.
North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear programme 'by hundreds of thousands of times'
South Korea expresses concern Pyongyang could be gearing up for another nuclear test before 2016.
North Korea shows off fighter jets at its first international air show
The usually secretive state invited foreign tourists and journalists to its first 'international friendship' event.
Nuclear-capable US bomber returns to Guam base after sabre-rattling in Korean peninsula
US Air Force's B-1B Lancer was on public display in Osan Air Base as a show of solidarity with South Korea.
US and South Korea conduct joint naval drill in Sea of Japan in latest show of force against North Korea
The navies used missile destroyers equipped with Aegis missile defence system during the exercise.
North Korea holds first-ever air show, displays its military and civilian fleets
North Korea holds its first aviation festival at refurbished Kalma International Airport.
Thaad deployment not negotiable in North Korea sanctions push, US diplomat says
China has strongly opposed Thaad in South Korea and has often accused the US of trying to stir up tensions in the Korean peninsula.
South Korea calls for review of North Korea's UN membership for 'totally ridiculing' the council
Seoul asks UN to adopt 'comprehensive' sanctions against Pyongyang and plug loopholes in current measures.
US flies nuclear-capable bombers over South Korea in another show of force against North Korea
This is the US Air Force's second flight since North Korea carried out its fifth nuclear test recently.
North Korea accidentally leaks its propaganda websites that provide insight on authoritarian regime
The sites were filled with exploits of Kim Jong-un, discussions on anti-US propaganda and Pyongyang's nuclear tests.
At least 40 North Koreans working abroad have died since January – Report
Casualties have been reported from Russia, China, Kuwait and Angola.
North Korea tests new rocket engine under Kim Jong-un's supervision
Kim urges scientists and engineers to prepare for a satellite launch in the coming days.
Kim Jong-un regime ready to launch 'another attack', says North Korean foreign minister
Pyongyang's top authority reiterates that the North's nuclear test is to counter threats from the US.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Japan urges China to act as a responsible permanent member of the Security Council.
China's Communist mouthpiece accuses US of raising tensions in Korean peninsula
The paper says the US has no 'right' to advise China on restraining North Korea.