North Korea claims new hypersonic missile system

North Korea said it test-fired a new “strategic” hypersonic missile system and that two projectiles launched Wednesday “hit the target point” in the country’s northeast, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. South Korea’s military...

North Korea Tests Cutting-Edge Hypersonic Missiles Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Seoul

Image/Reuters.North Korea tested two cutting-edge hypersonic missiles near Pyongyang, claiming success as the U.S. and South Korea condemned the launches ahead of President Trump’s Seoul visit. North Korea has test-fired a new hypersonic weapons...

North Korea Test Fires New Missiles as Speculation Increases About Trump-Kim Meeting in Asia Next Week

North Korea is boasting of the prowess of its latest missiles amid speculation as to whether the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, will meet President Trump next week during the gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group in South Korea....

Carney launched a new housing plan and people think it looks straight out of North Korea

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government just unveiled a new housing initiative, and Canadians are tearing it apart online. The PM took to X (formerly Twitter) last week to unveil Canada's "Housing Design Catalogue," a collection of 50 pre-approved...

North Korea stole $2.8 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024 and 2025, report says

A multinational team monitoring the implementation of UN sanctions on North Korea says the country stole around 2.8 billion dollars in cryptocurrency from around the world between 2024 and September 2025. The 11-nation Multilateral Sanctions...

North Korea Says Tested 'Cutting-edge' Weapons System on Wednesday

Belgium's prime minister said on Thursday that his European partners must share the risk of using billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets that are held in his country to help keep Ukraine’s economy and war effort afloat in coming years....

ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea

South Korea launched a new 3,600-ton submarine on Wednesday featuring improved stealth capabilities and the ability to carry more ballistic missiles, marking a major upgrade to the country’s ability to carry out strikes against North Korea. The...

Japanese premier says 'willing' to meet North Korea's Kim for abductees' return

ANKARA Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said she is "prepared" for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to bring back Japanese nationals "abducted" by the neighboring nation decades ago, local media...

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump readies for Asia trip

North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, a week before a key Asia-Pacific leaders’ meeting in South Korea. It was the first launch of ballistic missiles since May by...

North Korea claims latest missile tests prove new hypersonic system

North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile launches successfully tested a new hypersonic system designed to strengthen its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to expand weapons intended to overcome South Korea’s defenses....

New Report Reveals the Alarming Reach of North Korea’s Crypto Hackers

According to a report released by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), North Korea-linked hackers stole a staggering $2.83 billion in virtual assets between 2024 and September 2025. The report emphasizes that Pyongyang not only...

North Korea says it tested two hypersonic projectiles, successfully hit target

Seoul: North Korea said Thursday it has successfully tested two hypersonic projectiles, calling them a new “important” weapon system, adding that the “cutting-edge” missiles strengthen the North’s war deterrence. “Two hypersonic projectiles...

North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missiles to Boost Nuclear Deterrent Ahead of Global Summit

By Blessing Nweke North Korea said Thursday that its latest missile tests involved a new hypersonic system designed to strengthen its nuclear war deterrent, as leader Kim Jong Un continues expanding his arsenal to challenge South Korea’s defenses....

North Korea Accused of Stealing $2.84 Billion in Crypto Since 2024 with China's Help

North Korea is believed to have siphoned off roughly $2.84 billion (approximately £2.12 billion) in cryptocurrency since early 2024, with Chinese intermediaries playing a central role in disguising and liquidating the stolen funds, according to a...

North Korea claims 'cutting-edge' hypersonic missile test ahead of APEC summit

North Korea successfully tested a "new cutting-edge weapons system" involving hypersonic missiles, state-run media reported Thursday. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, was detected by the South's military. Photo by Jeon Heon-kyun/EPA...

North Korea asserts its presence before Trump arrives in South Korea

On Sept. 28, 2024, North Korea tested a new type of short-range ballistic missile equipped with a heavy conventional warhead, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency. (KCNA/Yonhap) North Korea test-fired short-range ballistic...

North Korea’s cyber army funds nuclear arms with $2.8B in stolen crypto: MSMT

North Korea is “systematically” violating international sanctions by stealing cryptocurrency and using the proceeds to purchase weapons, according to sanctions monitors from 11 countries, finding that Pyongyang’s “full-spectrum” cyber program...

Jakarta gambles on embracing North Korea

When Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono landed in Pyongyang in October 2025, the first such visit in more than a decade, it raised eyebrows across Asia’s diplomatic circles. In a world fractured by sanctions and rivalry, Jakarta’s decision to...

North Korea tests ‘cutting-edge’ hypersonic missiles ahead of Trump's Asia visit

North Korea on Thursday announced it had tested a "cutting-edge" new weapon system featuring hypersonic missiles, intended to strengthen its defenses against adversaries. Seoul's military detected the launch on Wednesday, marking Pyongyang's first...

North Korea tests ‘cutting-edge’ weapons system

North Korea said it successfully tested “a new cutting-edge weapons system” involving hypersonic projectiles on Wednesday as part of a defence program to enhance strategic deterrence against enemies. Two hypersonic projectiles were launched from a...