Russian group to be first North Korean tourists since before pandemic

Russian group to be first North Korean tourists since before pandemic

Reports suggest that a group of Russians will soon become the first tourists to visit North Korea since before the covid pandemic started. North Korea had some of the strictest border controls to stop the spread of coronavirus, and is still not fully open to foreigners. Andrew Wood has more.

January 12, 2024 44

World

North Korea warns of swift response to ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to attack in the event of a ‘nuclear provocation’ by the US or South Korea. Pyongyang says the ballistic missiles it fired on Sunday and Monday were in protest to ongoing military assertiveness by the two countries on the Korean Peninsula.

December 21, 2023 83

World

UNSC holds briefing following North Korea missile launches

United Nations officials have called on North Korea to comply with international law after it launched ballistic missiles over the weekend. At a briefing on Tuesday, members of the UN Security Council urged Pyongyang to commit to denuclearization. But Russia and China criticised their fellow members for being 'one-sided'. Sally Patterson reports from New York, where the UN is headquartered.

December 20, 2023 13

World

Japan condemns North Korea missile launch

Japan is calling an emergency national security meeting after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles within 12 hours. The projectiles are thought to have landed in the Sea of Japan short of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

December 18, 2023 34

World

North Korea says satellite captured images of U.S. military sites

North Korea says a satellite it launched into orbit last week has taken photos of American military facilities. Pyongyang is vowing to launch more satellites before December. Chris Gilbert has the details.

November 28, 2023 17

Science & Technology

North Korea launches first military spy satellite

North Korea has successfully launched its first military spy satellite into space from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the launch, claiming that the Malligyong-1 military reconnaissance satellite is now in orbit. The development raises concerns as it could provide North Korea with an unprecedented ability to monitor the military activities of the United States and South Korea.

November 23, 2023 15

World

North Korea criticizes US arms sale to Japan, S Korea

North Korea is denouncing the United States for approving the sale of weaponry to Japan and South Korea. Seoul is planing to buy sidewinder missiles and Tokyo about 400 tomahawk missiles as the countries look to boost military assertiveness. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 20, 2023 7