South Korea threatens stern retaliation as North Korea warns of border escalation
South Korea's military has warned that it will respond decisively to any further provocations from North Korea, rejecting Pyongyang's accusations that Seoul is responsible for escalating tensions alon
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.10.2026
US, Japan and South Korea seek North Korea’s denuclearization
The United States, Japan, and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and to addressing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
23.09.2026
New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delay
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
15.10.2026
China-North Korea bridge reopens after 12 years
This week, China and North Korea are set to open a new cross-border bridge over the Yalu River, marking a new stage in economic cooperation between the two countries after years of delays and strained
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
14.10.2026
US says North Korean launches pose no immediate threat
US Pacific Command said Monday that North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles poses no immediate threat to US personnel, territory or allies, based on its current assessment.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
13.10.2026
Kyiv open to 'constructive dialogue' after Seoul recalls its ambassador amid North Korean POW disclosure row
Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
09.10.2026
North Korea feels anxious about US arms sales to Taiwan
North Korea criticized United States arms sales to Taiwan, saying Washington was escalating tensions and undermining stability in the Taiwan Strait, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.10.2026
Kim Jong Un oversees North Korea's latest hypersonic missile launch
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the launch of an intermediate-range strategic missile as Pyongyang continues testing its hypersonic weapons and strengthening what it describes as its nucl
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
04.10.2026
North Korea says it tested AI-Integrated medium-range missile
North Korea conducted a missile launch drill toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, with leader Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo-jong saying the weapon was equipped with artificial intelligen
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward East Sea
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on October 3, with the projectile traveling more than 700 kilometers, according to South Korean military authorities.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
03.10.2026
Trump draws distinction between North Korea and Iran over nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump has described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his friend, saying their relationship is one reason he views North Korea’s possession of nuclear weapons differently from Ira
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
30.09.2026
Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine 'breached' confidentiality agreement over transfer of North Korean POWs
North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close al
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
28.09.2026
North Korea tests missiles with a range of over 100 km
The DPRK has conducted tests of a guided projectile for an upgraded 240-mm multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS), reportedly capable of striking targets at distances of up to 115 kilometers.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
24.09.2026
North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, claims Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry said on Sunday that North Korea launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile at around 3:03 pm local time.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.09.2026
North Korea conducts missile launch toward Sea of Japan
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it had detected the launch but did not provide further details.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
12.09.2026
Russia sending abducted Ukrainian children to North Korean summer camp
Russia has been sending Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories to a summer camp in North Korea as part of programs presented as “cultural exchanges,” according to a European Union sa
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.09.2026
US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says
Trump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
01.09.2026
The defense minister of North Korea has been sent to resign
North Korea's Defense Minister No Gwan Chol has been sent to resign.
Azerbaijan
report.az
30.08.2026
Trump: During my presidency, North Korea treated us with respect
Azerbaijan
apa.az
25.08.2026
North Korea condemns Japan’s record defense budget, warns of regional arms race
North Korea has criticized Japan’s planned increase in defense spending, warning that Tokyo’s record military budget could further escalate tensions and instability in East Asia.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026