
North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missiles in Show of Nuclear Strength
Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.

Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.

A rare family appearance comes ahead of a key ruling party congress, as analysts say Pyongyang is carefully shaping the image of a future fourth-generation leader.

The “rapidly developing” plans include readying all civilians to support a possible “military endeavour.”

The North Korean leader has said he’d be open to talk if the U.S. dropped its “delusional” demand that he give up nuclear weapons.

Despite UN sanctions, North Korea keeps developing its nuclear weapons, producing enough material for 15 to 20 bombs annually.

Speaking with the official Korean news agency, North Korean leader

Enshrining its doomsday weapons in law, Pyongyang will “firmly oppose and reject any attempt to alter the current status of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and, as a responsible nuclear–armed state.”

Kim Jong Un visited China for the first time in six years, joining Xi and Putin at a major military parade.

The North Korean leader also had his personal toilet brought on his trip to China.

North Korea has become one of Russia’s main allies since the 2022 invasion.