Tag: North Korea

Historic Visit, War and Space During the first meeting in over four years between the autocratic leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, and President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, Kim vowed that Russia would receive his "full and unconditional support" in its "sacred fight" against the West and highlighted the...

At approximately 1700 EST, North Korean state-owned media announced that Kim Jong-Un was presiding over a commissioning ceremony for a new “Tactical Nuclear Attack Submarine” as Sinpo Naval Shipyard. The images show below: The announcement from Rodong Sinmun includes the transcript for Kim Jong-Un’s speechbelow: “Ship No. 841 ?Gunok...

What You Need To Know: On Tuesday, North Korea sharply condemned the yearly joint military drills by the United States and South Korea, issuing a stern warning of a potential "thermonuclear war." This increased tension arises from recent trilateral agreements solidifying stronger ties among the leaders of the U.S., South...

According to North Korea state-owned media, the U.S. Army soldier Travis King who crossed into the Hermit Kingdom in mid-July, is in custody and is seeking asylum. North Korean state-owned media finally confirmed the incident after a media blackout on July 19th. They continued that King was “seeking refuge” from...

What You Need to Know: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a rapid increase in missile production to bolster "unquestionable military power" and prepare for potential conflict, according to state media KCNA on Monday. This directive coincides with upcoming joint military exercises between South Korea and the United...

What You Need to Know: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently went on a three-day inspection tour, visiting some of the country's weapons factories. State media reported that he personally surveyed facilities engaged in manufacturing artillery systems, launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, and other advanced military equipment. Kim pledged to...