Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korea's tests of 'soft-kill' weapons spark concern in Seoul

North Korea recently conducted tests of several kinds of warheads mounted to short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), raising serious concerns that its advanced "soft-kill" military technology could neutralize opposing assets and strategies.

2026-04-09

Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into North Korea, saying that such behavior has caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang.

2026-04-06

North's Kim Jong-un formally calls South Korea the 'most hostile state'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un formally called South Korea the “most hostile state” and warned of merciless consequences if provoked, the North's state media reported on Tuesday.

2026-03-24

Kim Jong-un warns of 'destructive strike' on enemies after North's rocket launcher test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned that enemies within a 420-kilometer (260-mile) range would face a “massive, destructive strike” if war breaks out on the peninsula. Kim oversaw a live-fire drill on Saturday.

2026-03-15

Pyongyang showcases new weapons, but Seoul questions their readiness

North Korea appears to have been spurring its efforts to bolster conventional military and nuclear capabilities under instructions from regime leader Kim Jong-un, according to recent assessments from the South Korean military.

2026-03-07

North Korea drone flight suspect attends arrest warrant hearing

A graduate student accused of sending drones to North Korea appeared at a court Thursday to attend his arrest warrant hearing.

2026-02-26

North's Kim opens Ninth Party Congress with focus on economic goals, global standing

North Korea opened its ninth Workers’ Party Congress in Pyongyang on Thursday, with leader Kim Jong-un highlighting economic goals and claiming advances in the country’s global standing, according to state media.

2026-02-20

Russian ambassador in Seoul thanks North Korean troops for 'liberation' of Kursk

As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, Moscow’s ambassador in Seoul publicly thanked North Korean troops for what he called the “liberation” of part of the Kursk region.

2026-02-13

South Korea, Russia hold talks in Moscow on North Korean nuclear, security issues: Sources

South Korea and Russia recently held closed-door talks in Moscow on North Korea's nuclear program and other pressing regional security issues, diplomatic sources said Sunday.

2025-12-21

President Lee urges patient approach to Pyongyang, calls for review of North Korean media ban

President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that Seoul must take a patient and proactive approach to improving relations with North Korea, warning that the two Koreas were becoming “true enemies.”

2025-12-19