North Korea

Pyongyang says Yongbyon nuclear complex has been renewed and is now fully operational.

The defector, who has lived in South Korea since a year, claims the dictatorial regime could be overthrown.

Pyongyang warns not to misinterpret hard-won inter-Korean deal, else it would lead to confrontation.

Pyongyang says several buildings destroyed in Rason special economic zone.

The dictator said North's nuclear deterrence and military muscle, and not negotiations, secured the deal.

Seoul agrees to stop loudspeaker broadcasts and seeks further talks with Pyongyang.

South Korean and American forces reportedly mulling mobilising B-52 bombers and nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea reported to be moving naval craft and other military assets to frontline.

Claims follow escalation in tensions between North Korea and neighbouring South Korea.

BREAKING: Pyongyang has reportedly moved 70% of submarines from bases amid rising tensions.

North and South Korean military leaders meet at 'truce' village to discuss peace deal.

Talks come as North Korean deadline for the South to end its propaganda blitz looms.

Amid fears of a Korean war brewing, South Korea and US fly eight combat jets in show of force against Pyongyang.

Avant-garde act Laibach performed in Pyongyang, becoming the first western act to play in the country.

Move comes amid ratcheting tensions between neighbours.

South Korean President Park Geun-hye urges full preparedness amid North Korea threat.

The Ulchi Freedom Guardian training exercise will include US allies with thousands of troops.

Pyongyang says South Korea's latest propaganda is tantamount to declaration of war.

Ambassador from rogue Communist state makes announcement in rare interview.

The 63-year-old vice-premier was reportedly killed in May for opposing the country's forestation policy.

Tanks, fighter bombers, attack helicopters and 2,000 personnel to be involved in war games.

Communist ruler appears to be mobbed by scores of women admirers wherever he goes.

South Korean military says it will be in a position to retaliate immediately.

While Seoul calls it a provocation, UN says it violates Armistice Agreement.

Pyongyang switches to pre-colonial time zone to pull back from time zone imposed by Japan.

The Sukarno Education Foundation also honoured Kim Il Sung, posthumously in 2001

Hyeon Soo Lim was on a humanitarian mission when he was detained in North Korea.

North Korean leaders have warned that Americans would be wiped out if there is a second Korean war.

Slovenian rock band will perform in rogue nation in August.

North Korean workers and students find it difficult to cope with the 'sambok schedule.'