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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
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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
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile: State media
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
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile, state media says
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
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile
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
North Korea tests new type of cruise missile, state media says
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
North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA
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
North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan and South Korea say
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
Kim Jong Un's daughter tags along to missile launch site again
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
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US: Japan
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
North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ, South Korea says
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
North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ
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
Travis King’s mother speaks out
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
Travis King, solider who crossed border into North Korea, charged with desertion
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
Soldier facing charges after running into North Korea
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
Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support in Ukraine war
5 months ago

Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report

A new report details alleged funding mechanism of North Korean cyber espionage.
5 months ago
Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report
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
Travis King back in US after N. Korea expelled him
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
Travis King back on US soil after crossing into North Korea
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
American soldier who ran across North Korea’s border back in US custody
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
American soldier back in US custody
6 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.
6 months ago
North Korea says Kim Jong Un has invited Putin to his country
6 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.
6 months ago
Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in person over 'fight against imperialism'
6 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.”
6 months ago
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
6 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.
6 months ago
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
6 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.
6 months ago
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Ministry of Defense
6 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.
6 months ago
Putin and Kim's increasingly cozy alliance could pose risk to the West: ANALYSIS
6 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.
6 months ago
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin
6 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.
6 months ago
North Korea and Russia may both benefit by striking trade deal: ANALYSIS
6 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.
6 months ago
Gen. Milley talks Russia and North Korea ahead of Kim Jong Un’s visit with Putin
6 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."
6 months ago
Gen. Mark Milley believes weapons for Putin from North Korea won't make much differen
6 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.
6 months ago
Kim en route to meet Putin: Officials
6 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.
6 months ago
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin, Kremlin says
6 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
6 months ago
 Top US general describes Putin with 'tin cup in hand' asking N. Korea for munitions
6 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.
6 months ago
Putin to meet with Kim Jong Un: US Officials
6 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.
6 months ago
Kim Jong Un reportedly meeting with Vladimir Putin
6 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.
6 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to meet with Putin
6 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.
6 months ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with President Putin
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
North Korea fails 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite but vows to try again
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
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge, fled 'racism'
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
North Korea confirms detainment of US soldier
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
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge, fled 'racism'
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
Family of Travis King speaks out amid detainment in North Korea
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
Mother of US soldier detained in North Korea says life transformed into 'nightmare'
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
N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages
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
N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages
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
North Korea shows off most powerful nuclear missiles in military parade
8 months ago

North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier

Private Travis King’s state -- and what North Korea might want for him -- remains a mystery a week after his detention.
8 months ago
North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier
8 months ago

What we know about Travis King, the American soldier detained in North Korea

An American soldier who had just been released from a South Korean detention facility fled across the border to North Korea where he was taken into custody this month.
8 months ago
What we know about Travis King, the American soldier detained in North Korea
8 months ago

‘Conversations’ have begun with North Korea about detained US soldier

The U.N. Command, which operates the DMZ, said a conversation has begun with North Korea’s military about U.S. soldier Travis King and that its “primary concern” is King’s welfare.
8 months ago
‘Conversations’ have begun with North Korea about detained US soldier
8 months ago

‘Projecting strength' is 'important for deterrence’ against North Korea: Rep. McCaul

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “This Week.”
8 months ago
‘Projecting strength' is 'important for deterrence’ against North Korea: Rep. McCaul