Pyongyang
North Korea Tests Advanced Hypersonic Missile System Days Before Major APEC Summit
Oct 23, 2025 11:54 am CST
North Korea has conducted a test of a new "cutting-edge" hypersonic missile system, demonstrating enhanced military capabilities just one week before world leaders gather in South Korea for the APEC summit. The test, which occurred without Kim Jong Un's reported presence, features missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound and maneuvering mid-flight, technology similar to weapons recently deployed by Russia in Ukraine and Iran against Israel.
Nuclear-Armed State Status Permanently Enshrined, Irreversible: North Korea
Sep 15, 2025 11:17 am CST
North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is "permanently enshrined" in its law and "irreversible", state media reported Monday, condemning the United States for demanding its denuclearisation.