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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.

30 March,2024 07:52 AM IST | New York | ANI
Prez Yoon Suk Yeol reiterates South Korea won't seek its own nuclear deterrent

Prez Yoon Suk Yeol reiterates South Korea won't seek its own nuclear deterrent

Yoon insisted that South Korea clearly has the technology to quickly acquire nuclear weapons capabilities if it ever decides to do so; but it isn't a realistic option as it would ruin a trade-dependent economy

08 February,2024 10:15 AM IST | Seoul | AP
North Korea threatens to open fire in response to anti-Pyongyang propaganda

North Korea threatens to open fire in response to anti-Pyongyang propaganda

North Korea threatens Seoul with a "shower of shells" over lifting a law that banned pvt activists from sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets to the North.

08 November,2023 09:38 AM IST | Seoul | AP
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile on first day of 'satellite' launch

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile on first day of 'satellite' launch

The firing comes as North Korea had pledged to launch a rocket carrying a military reconnaissance satellite again "as soon as possible" following a failed launch in May

24 August,2023 08:35 AM IST | Pyongyang | Agencies
North Korea fires two short-range missiles into sea

North Korea fires two short-range missiles into sea

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that from 3.30 to 3.46 am North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from an area near capital Pyongyang that flew about 550 kilometers before landing in waters east of the Korean Peninsula

19 July,2023 08:58 AM IST | Seoul | AP
Take all possible measures for precaution: Japan PMO after N.Korea fires missile

Take all possible measures for precaution: Japan PMO after N.Korea fires missile

Japan has issued a warning that a North Korean missile may have landed in Hokkaido Prefecture or neighbouring waterways

13 April,2023 09:39 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea between Koreas, Japan

North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea between Koreas, Japan

The launch prompted Japan to issue an evacuation order that was later retracted for a northern island, showing the vigilance of North Korea's neighbours over its evolving missile threats

13 April,2023 09:26 AM IST | Seoul, South Korea | AP
North Korea reports 8 deaths as Kim laments virus response

North Korea reports 8 deaths as Kim laments virus response

The North’s emergency anti-virus headquarters said more than 1.2 million people fell ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April and about 564,860 are currently under quarantine

16 May,2022 09:48 AM IST | South Korea | PTI
North Korea launches projectile in an apparent weapon test

North Korea launches projectile in an apparent weapon test

The launch came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the development of nuclear weapons and threatened to use them if provoked in a speech at a massive military parade in Pyongyang

04 May,2022 09:35 AM IST | Seoul | AP
US hits NKorean officials with sanctions

US hits NKorean officials with sanctions

The Treasury Department said it was imposing penalties on the five officials over their roles in obtaining equipment and technology for the North’s missile programs

14 January,2022 08:32 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

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