Korean peninsula

Deshhit: Tensions Run High In Korean Peninsula

The threat of nuclear weapons to the world, which was visible in the Ukraine war zone, has created a bigger threat in the Korean peninsula. Kim Jong has become angry due to the ongoing maneuvers between America and South Korea.

Mar 28, 2023, 21:04 PM IST

South Korea prepares to launch first domestically produced space rocket

The Ministry of Science and Technology, in a statement, said that "All preparations like umbilical connection and confidential inspection have been done."

Oct 21, 2021, 06:49 AM IST

Donald Trump calls off Pompeo's planned trip to North Korea

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he had cancelled a planned trip to North Korea by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying progress toward the U.S. goal of a denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula was too slow.

Aug 24, 2018, 23:38 PM IST

Donald Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs

Donald Trump has long vowed to fulfill his campaign pledge to clamp down on what he considers unfair Chinese trading practices.

Jun 15, 2018, 09:38 AM IST

US President Donald Trump cancels Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

North Korea followed through on a pledge to blow up tunnels at its nuclear test site on Thursday, North Korean state media has reported, as part of steps that have 'reduced tension' on the Korean Peninsula.

May 24, 2018, 19:42 PM IST

North Korea refuses to hold talks with South Korea until ties improve

North Korea said on Thursday called South Korean officials 'ignorant and incompetent'.

May 18, 2018, 00:47 AM IST

North, South Korea to hold high-level inter-Korea talks on May 16

The meeting would be the latest in a series of actions taken by North Korea that have spurred hopes that the seven-decade conflict on the Korean Peninsula may be coming to an end. 

May 15, 2018, 09:11 AM IST

Korean leaders aim for end of war, 'complete denuclearisation' in Korean Peninsula after historic summit

The two Korean leaders announced they would work with the United States and China this year to declare an official end to the 1950s Korean War.

Apr 27, 2018, 18:06 PM IST

North Korea urges US, S Korea to permanently stop joint military drills

North Korea on Thursday urged the US and South Korea to permanently stop their joint military exercises.

Jan 18, 2018, 22:42 PM IST

Officials from UN, North Korea agree situation is dangerous

The United Nations says its political chief and North Korea's foreign minister agree that the current situation on the Korean peninsula is the most dangerous security issue in the world.

Dec 10, 2017, 07:48 AM IST

US bombers flew over Korean Peninsula in surprise attack drill, claims North Korea

The bombers, escorted by US and South Korean fighter jets, flew from the Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, to conduct a "surprise" strike drill, the KCNA said.

Nov 03, 2017, 17:54 PM IST

China says has made best effort on North Korea ahead of Trump visit

A senior Chinese diplomat said on Friday China has made its best efforts to resolve issues on the Korean peninsula, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump`s state visit to Beijing next week when he is expected to press China to do more on North Korea.

Nov 03, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

North Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-South Korea drill: Report

North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch a ballistic missile ahead of an upcoming joint naval drill by the US and South Korea, a news report said Saturday, citing a government source.

Oct 14, 2017, 10:28 AM IST

Show of force: US military flies 2 Air Force bombers over Korean peninsula

The South Korean military said this was part of a regular exercise to bolster military defences 

Oct 11, 2017, 07:10 AM IST

Markets may see swings on geopolitical concerns, F&O expiry

"As global tensions mount with North Korea pushing to a next level of tests with hydrogen bomb, it will be hard for bulls to have a comeback which was as swift as before. 

Sep 24, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un are like 'children in a kindergarten': Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has likened the war of words between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to a kindergarten fight between children.

Sep 23, 2017, 07:52 AM IST

Threats cannot help resolve crisis in Korean peninsula, says China

Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that threatening action or rhetoric cannot help resolve the deteriorating situation in the Korean Peninsula.

Sep 19, 2017, 14:23 PM IST

Japan says jet fighters conducted drills with US aircraft over East China Sea

Japanese F-15 fighter jets on Saturday conducted an air exercise with U.S. B1-B bombers in the skies above the East China Sea, Japan`s Air Self Defence Force (ASDF) said.

Sep 09, 2017, 13:46 PM IST

US bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch

The drills, involving two supersonic US B-1B bombers, four US stealth F-35B jets as well as South Korean and Japanese fighter jets, came at the end of annual joint US-South Korea military exercises.

Aug 31, 2017, 21:53 PM IST

South Korea, US wrap up annual war drills; Donald Trump says talk not the answer

South Korea and the United States were finishing annual war games on the Korean peninsula on Thursday amid high tension over North Korea`s weapons programmes and a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and his defence secretary on how to respond.

Aug 31, 2017, 12:45 PM IST