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October 10, 2023 1:05 PM

North Korea says military satellite key to countering U.S. ‘space militarisation’

North Korea's spy satellite program is an "indispensable" measure to counter U.S. space militarisation aimed at beefing up the United States' preemptive nuclear strike capability and securing "world supremacy," state media KCNA said on October 10. R...

September 28, 2023 2:02 PM

North Korea amends constitution on nuclear policy, cites US ‘provocations’

North Korea has adopted a constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force, state media reported on September 28, as the country's leader pledged to accelerate production of nuclear weapons to deter what he called U.S. provocations. ...

September 13, 2023 1:38 PM

Japan lodges protest after North Korea launches ballistic missiles

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on September 13 that Japan had lodged a strong protest against North Korea following Pyongyang's latest missile launch. North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its ...

September 13, 2023 1:21 PM

Putin meets Kim, says Russia will help North Korea build satellites

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised help to North Korea build satellites and showed Kim Jong Un around Russia's most modern space launch facility on September 13 before talks that were expected to include military matters. Kim arrived at the V...

September 12, 2023 10:47 AM

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia amid U.S. warnings not to sell arms

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, Japanese media reported on on September 12, for what the Kremlin said would be a comprehensive discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid warnings from Washington they should not agree...

August 24, 2023 1:34 PM

North Korea says latest spy satellite launch failed, but will try again

North Korea's second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after the rocket booster experienced a problem with its third stage, state media reported, as space authorities vowed to try again in October. Its first try in May als...

September 30, 2023 11:56 AM

UNSC to discuss human rights abuses in North Korea on August 17

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will discuss human rights abuses in North Korea on August 17. This would be the first formal public meeting of the 15-member council on the issue since 2017. "The United States and co-pen holder Albania, al...

August 11, 2023 3:37 PM

North Korea continues developing nuclear weapons, evading UN sanctions

In 2023, North Korea persisted in the advancement of nuclear arms and the creation of nuclear fissile components. Additionally, they avoided the sanctions imposed by the United Nations, which are intended to halt financial support for Pyongyang's pro...