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Donald Trump’s top North Korea envoy urges Kim to return to talks

The two sides have made little progress since Donald Trump walked out of his last summit with Kim Jong Un in Hanoi in early 2019.
Published on Dec 10, 2020 11:57 AM IST

Microsoft says Covid-19 researchers were targeted by Russian, North Korean hackers

Microsoft says state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers have in recent months tried to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and Covid-19 vaccine researchers.
Updated on Nov 14, 2020 04:55 AM IST

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits sites for rebuilding towns hit by typhoons, floods

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects reconstruction sites in an area hit by recent typhoons, in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea in this undated photo supplied by the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), October 14, 2020. KCNA via REUTERS
Updated on Oct 15, 2020 11:39 AM IST

North Korea’s Kim pledges thousands of new homes in storm recovery effort: Report

Visiting one of the worst-hit areas of North Korea, Kim expressed regret over the more than 50-year-old houses in which people have been living and urged the military to embark on a more ambitious construction plan, KCNA said.
Updated on Oct 14, 2020 09:04 AM IST

Kim Jong Un shows off military might but refrains from threatening US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes as he attends a parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.
Updated on Oct 11, 2020 03:23 PM IST

‘Intend to successfully develop China-Korea relations’: Xi Jinping to Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk during Xi's visit in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Updated on Oct 10, 2020 12:03 PM IST

Embark on 80-day campaign to attain goals, Kim Jong Un tells North Koreans

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the 19th Meeting of the Political Bureau of the 7th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in this image released by North Korea's Central News Agency on October 5, 2020. KCNA/via REUTERS
Updated on Oct 06, 2020 08:19 AM IST

North Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain South Korean

South Korea's government ship for a fishery guidance is seen near Yeonpyeong island, South Korea on Saturday.
Updated on Sep 27, 2020 08:13 AM IST

North Korea might test ballistic missile during upcoming holiday

File photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 18, 2020 10:59 AM IST

What Bob Woodward’s book ‘Rage’ reveals about US President Donald Trump

‘Rage’ is the sequel to his 2018 book ‘Fear: Trump in the White House’.
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 03:44 PM IST

Kim Jong Un told Donald Trump about killing his uncle: Book

As he engaged in nuclear arms talks with Kim, Trump dismissed intelligence officials’ assessments that North Korea would never give up its nuclear weapons.
Updated on Sep 10, 2020 02:10 PM IST

Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile: Report

A handout photo shows two ROMEO-class submarines (SS) anchored within the bay of the Mayang-do Submarine Base in Mayang-do, North Korea.
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 03:03 PM IST

‘Severe’ punishment for North Korea officials after typhoon casualties

File photo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 01:35 PM IST

Kim Jong Un says Typhoon Bavi caused little damage: Report

Strong waves caused by Typhoon Bavi are seen on Jeju Island, South Korea.
Updated on Aug 28, 2020 04:24 AM IST

News updates from Hindustan Times: Amid Covid crisis, Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to postpone NEET, JEE and all the latest news

It is our duty to ensure a safe environment for all our students, the West Bengal chief minister tweeted.
Published on Aug 24, 2020 08:58 PM IST

North Korea to unveil new economic plans in January party meeting

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a plenary meeting of the Workers Party in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 02:39 PM IST

North Korea calls party meeting to discuss ‘crucial’ issue

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a political assembly meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in North Korea.
Updated on Aug 18, 2020 08:31 AM IST

Kim Jong Un replaces minister Kim Jae Ryong as economy hit by floods

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a political assembly meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Published on Aug 14, 2020 11:05 AM IST

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sends aid to city locked down over Covid-19

Kaesong city is seen across the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating North Korea from South Korea in this picture taken from Dora observatory in Paju, 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul.
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 07:45 AM IST

Kim Jong Un directs aid to North Korean town under virus lockdown

Kim presided over a meeting Wednesday of the ruling Workers’ Party’s executive policy council where they discussed a special supply of food and funds to Kaesong
Updated on Aug 06, 2020 02:08 PM IST

N. Korea’s escalating virus response raises fear of outbreak

People wearing protective face masks walk amid concerns over the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Pyongyang, North Korea May 15, 2020, in this photo released by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
Updated on Aug 06, 2020 01:20 PM IST

A new nuclear model could upend how countries count bombs

Mock MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missiles, foreground, and a mock North Korean Scud-B tactical ballistic missile, center right, stand on display at the War Memorial of Korea museum in Seoul, South Korea.
Updated on Jul 30, 2020 01:00 PM IST

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un locks down city after suspected Covid-19 case: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took the “preemptive measure” of isolating Kaesong City on Friday.
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 08:05 AM IST

US, South Korean officials discuss North Korea strategy as Pyongyang rejects talks

In this file photo, US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea.
Updated on Jul 08, 2020 09:30 AM IST

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un urges ‘maximum alert’ on Covid-19

Kim told a ruling party meeting that the country has “thoroughly prevented the inroad of the malignant virus and maintained stable anti-epidemic situation despite the worldwide health crisis.”
Updated on Jul 03, 2020 10:41 AM IST

Kim Jong Un suspends planned military moves against South Korea

In this file photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits war graves to pay respects to the war dead for the 64th anniversary of the armistice which ended the Korean War.
Updated on Jun 24, 2020 08:12 AM IST

North Korea suspends military action plans against South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a meeting documents outlining measures for “further bolstering the war deterrent of the country,” were discussed, KCNA news agency reported.
Published on Jun 24, 2020 08:10 AM IST

South Korean activist floats leaflets to North amid high tensions

South Korean officials have vowed to ban leafleting
Published on Jun 23, 2020 09:09 AM IST

Worst North Korea economy in two decades pushing Kim Jong Un to lash out

As analysts struggle to reach a consensus on the logic behind the explosive move, the immediate result has been to inject urgency into talks between the US and South Korea over Pyongyang.
Updated on Jun 22, 2020 11:08 AM IST

North Korea vows to send anti-South leaflets amid tensions

A North Korean soldier stands guard at his guard post inside North Korean territory, in this picture taken from Paju, South Korea, near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 06:44 AM IST