Kim Jong-un

North Korea will build a "world level" beach resort in the southeast of the country in a bid to attract more tourists to Kim Jong-un's nation.

James Hetherington Jan 26, 2018

Seoul has hinted that the strength of the joint military exercises will not be scaled down - a move that is likely to anger North Korea.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 26, 2018

16 North Korean individuals, six vessels and nine entities are targeted in the latest round of sanctions by the US Treasury Department.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 25, 2018

North Korea's state media has said Pyongyang would 'smash' challenges against reunifying the Korean peninsula.

Brendan Cole Jan 24, 2018

Troops and military vehicles are being mobilised near an airport in Pyongyang in suspected preparations for an upcoming military parade.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 24, 2018

Kim Jong-un's programme is "not directed at UK but should be taken very seriously" as many British citizens live in the region, defence minister Howe said.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 23, 2018

Kim Hyon-hui was responsible for blowing up Korean Air Flight 858 in 1987 which killed 115 people. She says she did it on orders of Kim Jong-un's father Kim Jong-il.

Lara Rebello Jan 23, 2018

Seoul authorities urged conservative critics to not provoke the North Korean leadership as they hope to improve inter-Korea relations through the Olympics.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 23, 2018

North Korea will send about 400 people south of the border to compete in the Winter Olympics. Speaking to reporters and foreigners is strictly forbidden.

James Hetherington Jan 22, 2018

The protests broke out as a North Korean delegation, led by pop diva Hyon Song-wol visited ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 22, 2018

Pyongyang has not made it clear whether the visit is permanently cancelled or temporarily suspended.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 20, 2018

The Kim Jong-un regime is set to send its 140-member art troupe to South Korea to showcase its softer side to the world.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 19, 2018

President Donald Trump said Russia was helping North Korea evade sanctions and added that the US forces required more anti-missile defence measures in place.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 18, 2018

Police in Japan have arrested and charged two Chinese men who smuggled banned goods into North Korea.

Neil Murphy Jan 17, 2018

North Korea attacked the US president after he claimed he had a "bigger nuclear button" than they did.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 16, 2018

North and South Korea plan to send joint ice hockey team to Winter Olympics in Seoul. North Korean delegation also includes an orchestra.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 15, 2018

Satellite images spotted ramped up tunnelling activities at Punggye-ri's West Portal, indicating Pyongyang's continued efforts to keep the site ready for further testing.

India Ashok Jan 12, 2018

The Russian president insists the only way to ease tensions in the Korean peninsula is through dialogue process.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 12, 2018

Ever since President Donald Trump took charge of the White House, a war of words with reclusive North Korea has escalated.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 11, 2018

Relations between North Korea and South Korea have been strained for many years, but one moment in 2000 shows another future is still possible.

Neil Murphy Jan 09, 2018

Inter-Korea talks over Pyongyang's participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics kick off in border village Panmunjom.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 09, 2018

After analysing Kim's New Year speech, an audio forensic expert speculates the North Korean leader could be suffering from kidney problems.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 08, 2018

The nuclear button is in the spotlight following the boasts of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump.

Immanuel Jotham Jan 07, 2018

Donald Trump's remarks come as North Korea and South Korea are set to hold direct high-level talks.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 07, 2018

In a rare gesture, North Korea has agreed to hold high-level talks with rival South Korea to discuss participation in upcoming winter Olympics.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 05, 2018

Abe has promised to bolster Japanese defence capabilities in the wake of North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations.

Ben Skipper Jan 04, 2018

If things go according to plan, this will be the first time in two years that the rival Koreas will hold direct talks between each other.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 03, 2018

The North Korean leader in his New Year address said that he has the nuclear button on his desk and it is no longer just a threat but a reality.

Divya Kishore Jan 03, 2018

In his New Year's address, the North Korean leader says his country's nuclear arsenal is no longer just blackmail but a reality.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 01, 2018

South Korean officials say a Panama-flagged vessel was transferring oil to a North Korean vessel in sea waters violating UN regulations.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 31, 2017