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
North Korea replaces defense minister in ‘structural reorganization’
No Kwang Chol was not only dismissed as defense chief but also demoted in the ruling party leadership.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.08.2026
U.S. says it’s committed to North Korea’s ‘denuclearization’ after talks omit key phrase
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed the policy, despite signals by President Donald Trump of an interest in returning to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
North Korea to ‘bring joy’ to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games in Japan
The nuclear-armed state suspended participation in international sporting competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic but returned at the Asian Games in China in 2023
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
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
CNN: North Korea has sent another 8,500 troops to Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
North Korea: Will Trump-Kim talks happen anytime soon?
As Donald Trump claims a meeting is planned with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's response sends a signal that it wants maximum concessions in return for talks with the US.
World
dw.com
21.08.2026
US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
World
abcnews.com
21.08.2026
US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
World
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Train to nowhere? South Korea’s lonely push for peace with the North
Plans to reconnect South Korea's northernmost station to the rail network come at an awkward moment as Pyongyang has ignored Seoul's overtures.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
North Korea enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
North Korea’s economy enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
North Korea is ratcheting up its anti-Japan rhetoric
Tokyo is becoming a bigger factor in Pyongyang's geopolitical maneuvering — and a more useful justification to press ahead with its military ambitions.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this yea
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Trump reveals exact number of North Korea's nuclear weapons
Trump cited 57 nuclear weapons in North Korea's arsenal, marking the first time a U.S. official has publicly put an exact number on Pyongyang's stockpile.
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026
North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles in the direction of Japan
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles in the direction of the Sea of Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.
World
npr.org
20.08.2026