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March 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Japan's leader seeks a meeting with North Korea and an end to deflation, to boost public support
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reiterating his determination to work toward a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to realize the return of Japanese people believed abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s
March 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM
March 25, 2024 at 8:06 PM
North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has offered to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un soon but stressed that prospects for any summit would depend on Tokyo tolerating its weapons program and ignoring past abductions of Japanes...
March 25, 2024 at 8:06 PM
March 25, 2024 at 7:58 AM
North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
March 25, 2024 at 7:58 AM
March 25, 2024 at 3:42 AM
North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has supervised a tank exercise and encouraged his armored forces to sharpen war preparations in the face of growing tensions with South Korea
March 25, 2024 at 3:42 AM
March 19, 2024 at 1:06 PM
North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised tests of rocket launchers targeting Seoul
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers designed to target South Korea’s capital
March 19, 2024 at 1:06 PM
2 months ago
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile: State media
The official Korean Central News Agency said, "The test-fire had no impact on the security of a neighboring country and has nothing to do with the regional situation."
2 months ago
2 months ago
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile, state media says
The secretive country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, supervised the tests along with other military officials, the official Korean Central News Agency said on Monday.
2 months ago
2 months ago
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile
The launch comes amid growing cooperation between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
2 months ago
2 months ago
North Korea tests new type of cruise missile, state media says
The test was the first of an "under-development" Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
2 months ago
2 months ago
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA
North Korea conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapon system, according to the state-run outlet KCNA.
2 months ago
2 months ago
North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan and South Korea say
The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Kim Jong Un's daughter tags along to missile launch, again raising questions about succession plans
It’s been slightly over a year since images of Kim Ju-Ae was were published in North Korea’s newspapers.
3 months ago
3 months ago
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US, Japanese prime minister says
North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense.
3 months ago
4 months ago
North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ after withdrawing from military agreement with South Korea
The North Korean military has been spotted re-installing surveillance posts according to surveillance footage provided by the South Korean military Monday.
4 months ago
4 months ago
North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ
South Korea said North Korea installed wooden structures in at least 11 locations.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Travis King’s mother speaks out
The mother of Travis King, a U.S. Army private charged by the Army with desertion, speaks with Linsey Davis. She previews the interview on “GMA3.”
5 months ago
5 months ago
Travis King, solider who crossed border into North Korea, charged with desertion
In addition to desertion for crossing over into North Korea, King faces seven additional charges, including possessing child pornography and multiple assaults, according to the documents.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Soldier facing charges after running into North Korea
Travis King is being detained by the Army and faces charges including desertion after he crossed into North Korea in July before being returned home this month.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support in Ukraine war
Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its "unwavering and principled support."
5 months ago
6 months ago
Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report
A new report details alleged funding mechanism of North Korean cyber espionage.
6 months ago
6 months ago
American soldier Travis King back in US months after crossing into North Korea
Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago, is back on U.S. soil.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Travis King back on US soil after crossing into North Korea
The American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago landed in San Antonio early Thursday at around 1:30 a.m. ET.
6 months ago
6 months ago
American soldier who ran across North Korea’s border back in US custody
Travis King appeared to be "in good health and good spirits" as he made his way home on Monday, senior administration officials said.
6 months ago
6 months ago
American soldier back in US custody
U.S. officials have confirmed that soldier Travis King has been released from North Korean custody after an investigation.
6 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea says Kim Jong Un has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to his country
North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea following their nearly five-hour meeting on Wednesday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in person over 'fight against imperialism'
North Korea's leader expressed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
The two leaders met for more than two hours at a missile launch center in Eastern Russia on Wednesday, signaling a unified front against Western “imperialism.”
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia for his planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Ministry of Defense
North Korea launched a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense said in a tweet.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Putin and Kim's increasingly cozy alliance could pose risk to the West: ANALYSIS
A closer alliance between Russia and North Korea could present new and challenging security threats to the West, analysts warn.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin
The bulletproof train carrying Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia on Tuesday as the North Korean leader made his way to a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea and Russia both seen as benefiting by striking new trade deal: ANALYSIS
As North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, the two appear ready to strike a deal that's cut clear and urgent for both sides.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Gen. Milley talks Russia and North Korea ahead of Kim Jong Un’s visit with Putin
U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley describes Vladimir Putin with “tin cup in hand” asking North Korea for munitions and thinks the weapons Russia may get won't have much effect in Ukraine.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Gen. Mark Milley believes weapons for Putin from North Korea won't make much difference in Ukraine
The retiring chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told ABC's Martha Raddatz that Russia's president is going to Kim Jong Un "with a tin cup in hand."
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim en route to meet Putin: Officials
A train presumed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin, Kremlin says
A train "likely" to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang on Monday, a South Korean official told ABC News.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Top US general describes Putin with 'tin cup in hand' asking North Korea for munitions
Vladimir Putin has approached North Korea "with a tin cup in hand asking for weapons munitions and support" amid Russia's war in Ukraine, Gen. Mark Milley told ABC News
7 months ago
7 months ago
Putin to meet with Kim Jong Un: US Officials
The U.S. has information that Russia's president is to meet with North Korea's leader, the White House said.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Kim Jong Un reportedly meeting with Vladimir Putin
The alleged meeting raises concerns that North Korea could provide Russia with more weapons for its war with Ukraine.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to meet with Putin
The United States has "information" that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with President Putin
There were reports on Monday that North Korea leader Kim Jong Un may soon travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin about selling him new weaponry.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea fails 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite but vows to try again
North Korea said a second attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed early Thursday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge after becoming 'disillusioned' with America
North Korea on Wednesday said the U.S. army private who crossed the border in July had "expressed his willingness to seek refuge" in the secretive country.
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea confirms detainment of US soldier
North Korea state media claimed that Travis King told investigators he crossed the border because he “harbored ill feelings about inhumane treatment and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army.”
7 months ago
7 months ago
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge after becoming 'disillusioned' with America
Pvt. Travis King, 23, had been deployed in South Korea and spent 47 days in a local jail after an altercation with locals, according to U.S. officials.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Family of Travis King speaks out amid detainment in North Korea
Claudine Gates, the mother of the 23-year-old soldier, tells ABC News' Martha Raddatz "it feels like I'm in a big nightmare" after her son's detainment.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Mother of US soldier detained in North Korea says life transformed into 'big nightmare'
The mother of a U.S. soldier held in captivity in North Korea says her life has transformed into a "big nightmare" because what happened to her son remains a mystery.
8 months ago
8 months ago
North Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to United Nations messages
North Korea for the first time responded to messages regarding a U.S. soldier who ran across the demilitarized zone two weeks ago, according to defense officials.
8 months ago
8 months ago
N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages
U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King ran across the demilitarized zone two weeks ago.
8 months ago
8 months ago
North Korea shows off most powerful nuclear missiles in military parade
Images from North Korean state TV shows Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and a Chinese ruling party official joining Kim Jong Un as guests of the parade.
8 months ago