Latest news from North Korea, in North Korean newspapers

US warns China over support to Russia; Beijing hits back with military collusion with Taipei
Washington, DC [US], May 18 (ANI): A top US defence official has warned his Chinese counterpart about China's increasing cooperation with Russia, even as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladamir Putin met and pledged to (...)
North Korea Times - 18 May 2024
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, May 18
LOS ANGELES -- NASA and Boeing delayed again the launch of the first crewed mission of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) to no earlier than May 25, the agency said on Friday. The spacecraft was previously (...)
North Korea Times - 18 May 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korea tested a tactical ballistic missile system off its east coast with an “autonomous navigation system” on Friday, party daily Rodong Sinmun reported Saturday. This follows a report from the South Korean military on Friday that it (...)
NK News - 18 May 2024
2nd LD Writethru: DPRK test-fires tactical ballistic missile using new navigation system
SEOUL, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a test fire of tactical ballistic missile using a new autonomous navigation system in its eastern waters on Friday, the official Korean Central News Agency (...)
North Korea Times - 18 May 2024
Why North Korea won’t lay to rest the ghost of the ROK’s bloody Gwangju Uprising
Why North Korea won’t lay to rest the ghost of the ROK’s bloody Gwangju Uprising
South Korea will mark the 44th anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising on Saturday, commemorating the thousands of lives lost in the military junta’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the southwestern city. But Koreans on the southern (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
N. Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers
Seoul, South Korea - North Korea fired multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles Friday, Seoul said, hours after leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia. The (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
Seoul: North Korea fires 'unidentified ballistic missile'
Seoul, South Korea - North Korea has fired at least one 'unidentified ballistic missile,' Seoul's military said Friday, hours after leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia. (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
Kim Jong Un's sister says N Korea's weapons not for exports after US sanctions Russian firms
Pyongyang [North Korea], May 17 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un influential sister on Friday, dismissed allegations of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, stressing that her country's weapons are not for sale for other (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping said they oppose U.S. “military intimidation” of North Korea, which “may lead to armed conflict.” Moscow and Beijing made the remarks in a joint statement at the end of Putin’s visit to China on Thursday. The two (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan, says South Korea
Seoul [South Korea], May 17 (ANI) North Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Friday. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff did not immediately provide details, Yonhap news agency (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
The U.S. announced charges on Thursday against five individuals involved in North Korea’s use of remote IT professionals to finance the regime’s nuclear ambitions and offered a reward for information regarding the overseas workers. The Justice (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
North Korea has fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan), South Korea’s military announced on Friday afternoon. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a press release that at approximately 3:10 p.m. (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
US sanctions Russian entities, persons over North Korea-linked weapons transfers
Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): The United States has imposed sanctions on five Russian individuals and entities for facilitating the trade of ballistic missiles and other weapon transfers between North Korea and Russia for the latter's use (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
North Korea’s under-17 women’s soccer team qualified for the U-17 World Cup on Thursday after blowing out South Korea and squeezing by China, continuing the country’s renaissance in the sport since returning to international competition last (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
The North Korean leader’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong denied Pyongyang is selling arms to Russia on Friday, claiming recent advances in armaments production only aim to bolster national defense despite clear evidence of weapons shipments for (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Thursday against five Russian individuals and entities for facilitating arms trade between Russia and North Korea, underscoring Washington’s efforts to disrupt military cooperation between the two countries. (...)
NK News - 17 May 2024
US imposes sanctions on entities 'transferring' military equipment between North Korea and Russia
Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The US imposes sanctions on Russian entities for their involvement in the transfer of military equipment and components between North Korea and Russia amid the ongoing war against Ukraine, US State Department (...)
North Korea Times - 17 May 2024
Flesh-eating disease cases skyrocket in Japan media
The potentially deadly streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is spreading at a record pace this year, NHK has reported Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a condition caused by a potentially deadly flesh-eating disease, are (...)
North Korea Times - 16 May 2024
Why it’s long past time for a US compromise on North Korea’s nukes
Why it’s long past time for a US compromise on North Korea’s nukes
Little has happened in relations between Pyongyang and Washington since Joe Biden became U.S. president, but as the U.S. gears up for another election, there have been signs that Washington might be willing to take a new approach. Earlier this (...)
NK News - 16 May 2024
Dutch court sentences developer of crypto mixer used for North Korean laundering
Dutch court sentences developer of crypto mixer used for North Korean laundering
A Dutch court has sentenced a founder of a cryptocurrency laundering service used by North Korean cybercriminals to over five years in prison, finding that the Russian national “created a shortcut for financing crimes and terrorism.” The ruling (...)
NK News - 16 May 2024
North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it
North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it
North Korea bashed a visit to China by South Korea’s foreign minister this week as a bid to conspire with foreign powers against Pyongyang after the ROK official raised concerns about the DPRK’s arms sales to Russia and other activities. In a (...)
NK News - 16 May 2024