June 1 South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.
May 27 Russia, China, North Korea condemn Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield U.S. adversaries condemn Trump's Golden Dome plan, citing risks of space arms race and global instability, while the U.S. defends it as homeland protection.
May 25 North Korea detains shipyard officials over failed launch that left naval destroyer damaged: state media North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent failed launch that left a 5,000-ton North Korean naval destroyer damaged.
May 23 Satellite images reveal North Korea's mangled naval destroyer after failed launch Photos show Kim Jong Un's 5,000-ton naval warship mangled near its launch site, covered in a blue tarp as the dictator fumes over its failed launch.
May 22 Kim Jong Un left fuming after North Korea's new destroyer damaged in failed launch North Korea's Kim Jong Un faces embarrassment after a failed naval destroyer launch. The incident prompts an investigation and highlights military modernization efforts.
May 17 Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea's air drills, pushes for enhanced war preparation North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the country's air force drills and stressed the importance of a step-up in war preparation, according to state media.
May 9 Texas pushes back against foreign land grab with 'strongest bill in the nation' against China, Iran, Russia State Rep. Cole Hefner says SB17 is the nation's "strongest bill" against its four biggest adversaries: China, Iran, Russia and North Korea.
May 8 North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea says Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea from an area around its eastern port city of Wonsan, South Korean military officials said.
April 30 600 North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, South Korea says Roughly 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, South Korean lawmakers said, citing the country's intelligence agency.
April 28 Putin thanks North Korea for sending troops to fight Ukraine: 'Will never forget the heroism' Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked North Korea for sending troops to fight alongside Russia in his war against Ukraine and promised not to forget their sacrifices.