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North Korea reportedly tests ballistic missile launched from submarine
US 'strongly condemned' missile test and said it would raise the issue at the UN.
South Korea to consider alternative sites to station Thaad
A golf course near the current site in Seongju County is emerging as a likely alternative.
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 brands diplomat defector 'human scum' and a sex criminal
North Korea's official news agency says Thae Yong-ho faced criminal charges.
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.
North Korea diplomat at London embassy defects to South Korea with his family
Thae Yong Ho has arrived in Seoul with his family, according to government sources.
Forever enemies: North Korea bans Olympic athletes from accepting Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge freebies
South Korea's electronics giant handed out 12,500 Galaxy S7 Edge phones at Rio 2016.
YouTube star Louis Cole highlights 'positive things' about North Korea in videos
'You can never be sure whether things were staged or not in North Korea,' says vlogger Jacob Laukaitis.
North Korean diplomat in London embassy reportedly left to seek asylum in third country
The UK Foreign Office is refusing to comment on the rumours.
North and South Korea divided over age-old practice of eating dog meat – report
The North has started a massive promotion campaign and has termed dog meat as a 'superfood'.
North Korea sets up education centre to display 'history of aggression' by US and Japan
The centre will teach children about the 'aggressive nature' of Japan and US in Korea's history.
North Korean construction workers allegedly taking crystal meth to finish skyscrapers
Crystal meth is said to improve alertness, counteract fatigue and increase motivation.
North Korea threatens nuclear strike amid claims that US is attempting to invade
North Korea officials have warned that their armed forces are ready to 'deal a merciless blow to the enemy'.
US issues North Korea travel warning that says citizens face serious risk of arrests and detention
The State Department says US citizen detainees could be treated in accordance with 'wartime law'.
Rio 2016 Olympics: North and South Korean gymnasts pose for selfie in message of peace
Rare show of unity praised as capturing the Olympic spirit of friendship.
Japan mobilises Patriot missile interceptors and deploys destroyer to counter North Korea threat
Tokyo deploys destroyer equipped with Aegis radar system in Sea of Japan, where North Korean missile landed.
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.
North Korea's new satellite mission aims for the moon, and beyond
The North has asserted that international sanctions cannot stop Pyongyang's satellite programme to put its flag on the moon.
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 Korea fires ballistic missile into the sea reports South Korean military
North Korea previously fired three ballistic missiles into the sea two weeks ago.
Japan raises concern over China's 'aggressiveness'
Japan's defence review sees threats from China's stand on maritime disputes and North Korea's missile programme.
North Korea's only foreign-founded law firm closes as country becomes increasingly isolated
Hay, Kalb & Associates will be ceasing services amid increasing sanctions against Kim Jong-un.
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 Korea accused of hacking and extorting South Korean 'Amazon'
Interpark has admitted that 10 million customer records were stolen in the hack
North Korea soldiers on alert as Seoul accused of 'cunning plot' to release snakes over border
North Korea's military have been told to capture any snakes and the public has been warned to beware.
South Korea warns overseas citizens over risk of abductions and attacks by North Korea
Christian missionaries, journalists and North Korean defectors to the South are believed to be prime targets.
Japan joins forces with US and South Korea to urge countries not to employ North Koreans
There are roughly 150,000 North Koreans working abroad and sending a total of $900m back to the country.
US institute identifies possible 'secret' uranium enrichment plant in North Korea
The facility was located in an underground aircraft factory at or near the Panghyon Air Base.