North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up

The Pentagon wants Seoul to shoulder more of its defence burden. Analysts say it may have strengthened Kim Jong-un’s hand instead.

North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.

U.S. reaffirms openness to talks with North Korea, Seoul says

The United States has reaffirmed that it remains open to dialogue with N. Korea without preconditions, S. Korea's chief nuclear envoy said Thursday.

North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would focus on expanding his country's nuclear arsenal and that prospects for improving relations with the
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North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Amid South Korean-US Military Drills

North Korea launched cruise missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, three days after the North carried out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea to protest its military drills with the United States.

Kim leaves door open to U.S. ties as North Korea vows nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said there was "no reason" Pyongyang could not improve relations with the United States if Washington abandons what he called its hostile policy, state media reported Thursday.

North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along" with Washington if it accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status, state media said Thursday, but has dashed any hopes of mended ties with "deceptive" neighbour Seoul.

Israel Says Iran Is Firing Missiles Toward It

Israel’s military said Iran has fired more missiles toward the country. Israeli defensive systems were working to intercept the missiles and authorities had sent warnings for people “in the relevant areas” to take shelter,