North Korea-US relations

North Korea's Kim warns of 'nuclear attack' when enemy provokes it with nukes -KCNA

North Korea said it had tested its newest ICBM on Monday to gauge the war readiness of its nuclear force against mounting US hostility, drawing condemnation from the United States and its allies.

By REUTERS
20/12/2023

North Korea fires ballistic missile in 'preview of nuclear war' - Japan

Less than half an hour after the launch, North Korean state media carried a statement from the defense ministry criticizing "military gangsters" in the United States and South Korea.

By REUTERS
17/12/2023

North Korean nuclear attack would end Kim's regime, US warns

"The US side reiterated that any nuclear attack by the DPRK against the ROK will be met with a swift, overwhelming, and decisive response," a joint US-South Korean statement said on Saturday.

By REUTERS
16/12/2023

Blinken says has profound concerns over Russia-North Korea military ties

South Korea's military said on Monday it was on alert after North Korea designated Nov. 18 as "missile industry day" to mark its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile last year.

By REUTERS
09/11/2023

North Korea says Israel bombed Gaza hospital, calls US 'accomplice'

North Korean state media has often argued against Western views, especially those of the United States, on international issues. It also routinely lashes out at the United States.

By REUTERS
26/10/2023

North Korea blames US for 'grave terrorist' act against Cuban embassy

The embassy reopened in 2015 when Cuba and the US restored diplomatic ties.

By REUTERS
01/10/2023

North Korea amends constitution on nuclear policy, cites US provocations

North Korea must "push ahead with the work for exponentially boosting the production of nuclear weapons and diversifying the nuclear strike means," said Kim Jong Un.

By REUTERS
28/09/2023

US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him

There have been several attempts by US soldiers stationed in South Korea to desert or defect to North Korea, but King's expulsion came relatively quickly compared to others.

By REUTERS
27/09/2023
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Putin

The United States has said it would be a "huge mistake" for North Korea to supply Russia with weapons to use in Ukraine and warned Pyongyang would "pay a price".

By REUTERS
11/09/2023

North Korea says it staged 'tactical nuclear attack' drill

North Korea has been stepping up its military deterrence against Washington and Seoul and has criticized last month's summit agreement between the two on improving military cooperations.

By REUTERS
03/09/2023
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