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

North reports strike drill with ultra-precision rocket launchers, called 'means of deterring war'

North Korea conducted a firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter (24-inch) ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers, attended by leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported Sunday.

2026-03-15

Korean nanosatellite launches from New Zealand for constellation project

A Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit Friday as part of the nation's project to create a satellite constellation for Earth observation by 2027, officials said.

2026-01-30

Hanwha Aerospace wins Norway rocket deal, contract signing expected Friday

Hanwha Aerospace has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply its K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week.

2026-01-28

Possibility grows for Norway adopting Korea's Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system

The possibility that Norway will adopt Korea’s Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system — developed by Hanwha Aerospace — as part of its next-generation long-range missile acquisition program is growing.

2026-01-23

Hanwha Group chairman visits Hanwha Space Center on Jeju Island

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn visited the Hanwha Space Center on Jeju Island on Thursday in his first on-site management activity of the year, declaring that the company’s mission was to see the universe.

2026-01-08

Korea’s first commercial space launch attempt fails as Hanbit-Nano rocket appears to explode after liftoff

Hanbit-Nano rocket, Korea’s first attempt at a commercial space launch by a private company, ended in failure on Tuesday when the Innospace rocket failed shortly after liftoff from Brazil.

2025-12-23

Launch of Innospace's 1st commercial orbital rocket delayed amid rain

Korean space startup Innospace said Monday the country's first commercial orbital rocket was awaiting liftoff after the launch was pushed back due to unfavorable weather conditions at the launch site in Brazil.

2025-12-23

KASA aims to develop methane-powered reusable launch vehicle by 2034

The government has approved a project to develop a reusable space launch vehicle powered by a methane rocket engine by 2034 as part of its long-term space exploration road map, the country's space agency said Monday.

2025-12-22

Innospace plans Korea's 1st commercial orbital rocket launch this week after three delays

Korean space startup Innospace plans to launch the country's first commercial orbital rocket this week following three delays, according to the company Monday.