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Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike on US-South Korea military drill
North Korea warns nuclear war 'may break out any moment' in the Korean peninsula given the tensions.
High-profile assassinations by North Korea likely in wake of diplomat's defection
A South Korean official has warned reprisal killings are likely responses to the defection.
North Korea launches its own authoritarian version of Netflix
Manbang will broadcast state-sponsored news and updates on Kim Jong-un's activities.
Kim Jong-un 'orders execution' of those who failed to prevent London-based diplomat's defection
Kim orders increased surveillance abroad in the wake of Thae Yong-ho's defection to South Korea.
South Korea to conduct its largest-ever artillery drill near North Korea border amid tensions
About 300 artillery pieces and 49 battalions are to take part in the live-fire exercise.
South Korea preparing missiles to take out all of North Korea's military installations – report
Seoul is bolstering its short-range Hyunmoo missiles to neutralise growing threats from North Korea.
North Korean construction workers allegedly taking crystal meth to finish skyscrapers
Crystal meth is said to improve alertness, counteract fatigue and increase motivation.
US planning surprise nuclear attack on North Korea, claims Pyongyang
North Korea heaps scorn on US' latest decision to deploy three B-2 bombers in Guam base.
North Korea keeps food and fuel prices stable despite international sanctions
Domestic production of essential items and an informal market system help keep prices steady in North Korea.
UN Security Council holds emergency session over North Korea missile launch
UN's most powerful body stops short of formally condemning Pyongyang's defiant act.
Japan furious after North Korean missile lands in Tokyo's territorial waters
South Korea reiterates the need for Thaad deployment after Pyongyang's latest acts.
North Korean hackers gain access to personal data of dozens of South Korean diplomats and security officials
Emails and passwords of at least 56 South Korean officials have been compromised.
North Korean regime said to have executed 6 officials over restaurant workers' defection
Close to 100 family members and 80 government officials were reportedly forced to watch the executions.
North Korea accused of hacking and extorting South Korean 'Amazon'
Interpark has admitted that 10 million customer records were stolen in the hack
North Korean seeks refuge at South Korean consulate in Hong Kong
Security forces including counter-terrorism unit deployed around South Korean consulate in Hong Kong.
North Korea sends leaflets via waterways threatening missile strike on South Korea
Tiny leaflets neatly packed in air-filled vinyl bags were picked up from Han River by South Korean troops.
North Korea says latest missile tests are 'dry run' for attacks on South Korea and US positions
Pyongyang fired two short-range Scuds and a medium-range Rodong missile on 19 July.
North Korea gearing up for another nuclear test, warns South Korea
South Korea is closely monitoring the situation amid hectic activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
South Korea to reveal location of Thaad missile interceptor system
Seoul's defence ministry says Thaad's potential deployment site would be announced shortly.
North Korea 'shuts down' over 30 restaurants abroad after being hit by sanctions
North Korean restaurants in places like China and Vietnam feel the heat of economic sanctions.
North Korea to treat US detainees 'under wartime law' as tensions with Washington mount
It's unclear how 'wartime law' would affect two American detainees.
North Korea fires submarine-based ballistic missile but launch unsuccessful
South Korean military says Pyongyang's test-launch was from a submarine off its east coast.
South Korea and US finalise deployment of Thaad missile system in Korean peninsula, China enraged
Pentagon says Thaad will be 'focused solely on North Korean nuclear and missile threats'.
US imposes sanctions on North Korea's Kim Jong-un for 'intolerable cruelty' on millions
US Treasury Department blacklists North Korean leader along with several other top officials and entities.
South Korea on alert over possible provocation from North Korea
North Korea marks Strategic Rocket Force Day on the eve of US Independence Day.
North Korea to hold key parliamentary meeting where fresh title awaits Kim Jong-un
Pyongyang's major meeting a likely follow-up of earlier party congress.
Kim Jong-un boasts of North Korea's Musudan missiles launch
UN Security Council holds emergency session following Pyongyang's twin missile launch.
Japan and South Korea on alert as North Korea prepares for another ballistic missile launch
North Korea has reportedly deployed a medium-range ballistic missile on its east coast.
Kim Jong-un launches massive spy crackdown within North Korea
North Korean leader reportedly intensfies crackdown on 'anti-state activities' inside the reclusive nation.
Kim Jong-un killed in 'suicide attack' news report a fake say South Korean officials
East Asian satire site released hoax news article to 'capture public's attention' say South Korean officials.