Vladimir Putin says sanctions, pressure alone won't resolve North Korea crisis
Putin denounced North Korea`s sixth and largest nuclear bomb test on Sunday, saying Russia did not recognise its nuclear status.
Sep 06, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
South Korea's Moon discusses ''unpredictable'' North Korea situation with Putin
Moon, who came to power earlier this year advocating a policy of pursuing engagement with Pyongyang, has come under increasing pressure to take a harder line on North Korea.
Sep 06, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
South Korea sees more possible North Korea ballistic missile tests: Defence ministry
South Korea's defence ministry said in a parliament hearing on Monday it was still seeing signs that North Korea planned to stage more ballistic missile launches, possibly including an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Sep 04, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
North Korea tests hydrogen bomb, may load onto missile: State media
North Korea detonated a hydrogen bomb with "perfect success", its state media said Sunday, adding that the device was capable of being loaded onto its long-range missiles.
Sep 03, 2017, 12:39 PM IST
North Korea earthquake points to 6th, most powerful nuclear test
Trump and Abe spoke by phone and said that in face of an "escalating" situation with North Korea that close cooperation between their countries and with South Korea was needed, Abe told reporters.
The United States has repeatedly urged China, the North`s sole major ally, to do more to rein in its neighbour.
North Korea says has H-bomb missile warhead
Nuclear-armed Pyongyang has long sought the means to deliver an atomic warhead to the United States.
Sep 03, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un has third child: Reports
South Korean intelligence reports have described Ri as coming from an ordinary family, with her father an academic and her mother a doctor.
Aug 29, 2017, 12:25 PM IST
South Korea conducts bombing drill as US, Seoul discuss tougher sanctions on North
Yoon Young-chan, a spokesman for the presidential Blue House in Seoul, told a briefing that South Korean fighter jets conducted bombing drills at a firing exercise ground after Pyongyang`s latest missile launch.
Aug 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
North Korea flaunts plan for more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile
With photographs obliquely showing a new rocket design, North Korea has sent a message that it is working on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) more powerful than any it has previously tested, weapons experts said on Thursday.
Aug 24, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
US, North Korea clash at United Nations arms forum on nuclear threat
North Korea and the United States accused each other on Tuesday of posing a nuclear threat, with Pyongyang`s envoy declaring it would never put its atomic arsenal up for negotiation.
Aug 22, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Seoul urges Pyongyang not to resort to provocation
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged North Korea not to resort to any provocation as a joint war game with the US kicked off.
Aug 21, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
United States, South Korea to begin 10-day military drill next week: Pentagon
The US and South Korea would begin a 10-day-long annual military exercise next week, the Pentagon said today amid the continued provocative behaviour from North Korea.
Aug 18, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
US Defense Secretary issues stark warning to North Korea
The South Korean capital, Seoul, is within range of massed North Korean rockets and artillery, which would be impossible to destroy in a first U.S. strike. Tens of thousands of U.S. troops remain stationed in South Korea and in nearby Japan.
Aug 10, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
US says progress with China on UN sanctions on North Korea, true test is Russia
The United States is making progress in talks with North Korean ally China on imposing new United Nations sanctions on Pyongyang over its latest missile test, but Russia`s engagement will be the "true test," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said on Tuesday.
Jul 25, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
US `to ban citizens from travelling to North Korea`
North Korea has said through its state media that Warmbier`s death was "a mystery" and dismissed accusations that he had died as a result of torture and beating in captivity.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
No Korean military talks after North snubs South's call
South Korea's Moon took office in May pledging to engage the North in dialogue, as well as bring pressure to impede its nuclear and missile programmes.
Jul 21, 2017, 08:26 AM IST
South Korea offers talks on tension, family reunions with North Korea
South Korea has offered to talk with North Korea to ease animosities along their tense border and resume reunions of families separated by their war in the 1950s.
Jul 17, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
North Korean defectors down as border tightened: Seoul
In the six months to June, 593 Northerners entered South Korea, down 20.8 per cent from the same period in 2016, statistics compiled by Seoul's Unification Ministry showed.
Jul 12, 2017, 10:46 AM IST
China says Beijing not solely responsible for resolving North Korea crisis
China on Tuesday said it shouldn't be held responsible alone for solving the North Korean nuclear standoff, and accused other countries of shirking their responsibilities in the effort to reduce tensions.
Jul 11, 2017, 19:35 PM IST
Japan protests South Korea's 'comfort women' heritage bid
The reaction comes after Seoul's gender equality minister yesterday expressed support for efforts to include the papers in the "Memory of the World" register of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Jul 11, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
