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North Korea's Musudan missile launch ends in failure again, says US
The US said it had detected signs that Pyongyang's missile is likely to have exploded soon after launch.
UN Security Council condemns North Korea's failed missile launch vowing 'significant' action
An emergency session was held after Washington and Seoul confirmed the attempt.
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.
North Korea, Russia, China and Iran pose the biggest threat to cyberspace says US
Pyongyang is particularly high on the US government's radar.
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.
Experts warn North Korea will provoke US in month before or after presidential election
The warning comes a month after Pyongyang threatened to 'wipe out' the US with a nuclear strike.
South Korea government told to prepare for large-scale defections from North Korea
Reports suggest that President Park Geun Hye is spending 2 trillion won to build a defector camp.
North Korea claims reports of abducted American is 'plot hatched by Obama group'
Reports have claimed that David Sneddon was kidnapped by North Korea and forced to teach Kim Jong-un English.
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.
US think tank warns North Korea could develop up to 100 nuclear weapons by 2020
Rand Corporation says Pyongyang is testing nuclear missiles that can threaten targets across the Pacific Ocean.
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea leaving hundreds homeless and seven dead
Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.
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.
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.
South Korean military cyber command hacked by injecting malicious codes into routing server
It is not known where the attack originated from, but North Korea is on the radar of suspicion.
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 golf course will host US anti-missile system to counter North Korea nuclear threat
Thaad is expected to be deployed at the golf course sometime in 2017, despite resistance from locals.
North Korean soldier walks over DMZ and defects to South
The soldier crossed the demarcation line that runs through the demilitarised zone dividing the two Koreas.
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.
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.
North Korea's cold war era allies taking strong action to isolate Kim Jong-un regime
Angola, Mongolia, Singapore and Poland to kick out foreign workers, revoke visa-free travel.
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.
As nuclear threat escalates, South Korea has concrete plans to eliminate Kim Jong-un
Tensions have been rising in the Korean Peninsula since North Korea conducted nuclear test in September.
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.