- 2d ago
North Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missiles, first underwater launches since 2024
The tests on Wednesday, 14 October, used two strategic cruise missile types fired from the eastern waters, according to KCNA. South Korea's military assessed that the launches came from a submarine, but did not name the vessel.
- 3d ago
China and North Korea open long-delayed Yalu River bridge, 12 years after completion
The 3,026-metre bridge over the Yalu River connects Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea and was finished in 2014. Trucks crossed it for the first time on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
- 4d ago
North Korea's Kim opens museum with Hwasong-20 ICBM as Trump floats summit
Kim Jong Un opened a Defence Revolution Museum displaying the Hwasong-20 intercontinental missile, which Reuters describes as capable of reaching the United States. The same week, Donald Trump said he may meet Kim during a planned Asia trip in November.
- 4d ago
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan and claims test success
South Korea and Japan reported that Pyongyang fired several ballistic missiles on Monday, 12 October, at least one flying over 900 km. On Tuesday, state media said a tactical ballistic missile test confirmed upgrades to key components, without giving details.
- Oct 7
Allies send greetings on Putin's 74th birthday as Ukraine tallies 1.55 million Russian casualties
Allied leaders including North Korea's Kim Jong Un sent birthday messages to Vladimir Putin as he turned 74, while Ukraine's military marked the day by publishing a breakdown of Russian combat losses exceeding 1.54 million personnel.
- Oct 6
South Korea plans response over DMZ landmine blast that injured three soldiers
South Korea is preparing retaliatory measures to force North Korea to apologise after an investigation confirmed northern mines injured three soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone on September 21.
- Oct 3
North Korea tests intermediate-range missile from Wonsan with claimed AI guidance
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast on 3 October, claiming the test demonstrated hypersonic capability and artificial intelligence guidance systems.
- Oct 2
Pyongyang rejects Seoul apology demand after DMZ mine blast wounds three soldiers
Kim Yo Jong dismissed South Korea's demand for an official apology after a 21 September landmine explosion wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone, calling Seoul's claims a conspiracy farce.
- Sep 30
South Korea details Kim Jong Un's 140 kg weight and daughter's succession role
South Korean intelligence reported on Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un weighs over 140 kilograms with high cardiovascular risks, while his daughter Kim Ju Ae expanded her official public role in 2026.
- Sep 30
Trump downplays North Korea nuclear arsenal and cites personal ties with Kim Jong Un
Speaking to reporters in Washington on 29 September 2026, US President Donald Trump contrasted his policy on North Korea with his opposition to Iran, attributing Pyongyang's nuclear weapons to previous White House inaction.
- Sep 29
South Korea's Lee calls for dialogue with North Korea after DMZ mine blast
President Lee Jae Myung urged Pyongyang to resume talks following a border landmine explosion that wounded three soldiers, while detailing plans for nuclear submarines.
- Sep 27
Spain defeats North Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women's World Cup title
Real Madrid goalkeeper Laia López stopped two penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time to lead Spain past defending champions North Korea.
- Sep 24
North Korea declares nuclear status irreversible and tests 240mm rocket artillery
Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui rejected denuclearization as an illusion following South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's address at the United Nations, while Pyongyang confirmed testing 240mm rocket launchers.
- Sep 22
South Korea's Lee urges US to ease sanctions in return for North Korean nuclear freeze
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged Washington to offer sanctions relief in exchange for North Korea halting its nuclear and intercontinental missile development, advocating a phased peace strategy ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 20
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast following IAEA nuclear resolution
Pyongyang launched two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan into the Sea of Japan on 20 September 2026, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency National Security Council meeting.
- Sep 20
North Korea launches two projectiles into Sea of Japan after rejecting UN nuclear resolution
North Korea fired two projectiles from Wonsan into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone on Sunday, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency security council.
- Sep 18
Report details 25,000 North Koreans building drones in Russian factories
An 11-nation monitoring team reported that North Korea sent thousands of workers on student visas to assembly plants in Tatarstan, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for Pyongyang's weapons programs.
- Sep 11
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles 250 km into Sea of Japan after allied drills
South Korea detected several short-range projectiles launched from Wonsan on Saturday morning, concluding a week of joint US, South Korean, and Japanese military drills in the region.
- Sep 11
South Korean intelligence confirms Kim Ju Ae as heir despite unverified elder son
The National Intelligence Service in Seoul assessed that Kim Jong Un's daughter remains the designated successor, as the agency investigates reports of an older brother and a younger sibling.
- Sep 7
Russia and North Korea open first cross-border road bridge over Tumen River
Russian and North Korean officials inaugurated a one-kilometre road bridge connecting Khasan and Rason across the Tumen River, establishing their first permanent highway link.
