North Korea unveils long-range missile capable of reaching whole of US

At a massive military parade featuring the new solid-fuel missile and other weapons, leader Kim Jong-un declared that sovereignty could be secured only through military might. “Our army should continue to grow into an invincible entity that...

N. Korea rolls out new Hwasong-20 ICBM at military parade to mark party anniv.

By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has staged a military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, displaying the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM),...

(News Focus) N. Korea flaunts missile strength with Hwasong-20 ICBM

By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea unveiled its latest Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development during a major military parade in an apparent attempt to show off its capabilities to launch a multiple...

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘most powerful’ ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade

North Korean soldiers who fought with Russian troops against Ukraine celebrated

RFA Perspectives — North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against Ukraine marched through Kim Il Sung Square on Friday, carrying the flags of Russia and North Korea as part of the Workers’ Party 80th Anniversary celebrations....

North Korea holds military parade, shows off new intercontinental missile

By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a large military parade displaying its new intercontinental ballistic missile in front of visiting international dignitaries, state media KCNA said on Saturday. The parade,...

North Korea displays new long-range missile at military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un’s leadership

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be...

asia North Korea holds military parade, shows off new intercontinental missile

SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a large military parade displaying its new intercontinental ballistic missile in front of visiting international dignitaries, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 11). The parade, which began late...

Lawmaker dismisses claims of supporting Israel over Palestine

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Wole Oke, has dismissed claims that his meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, signified support for Israel against Palestine. Oke said his stance...

Kim Jong Un Vows to Transform North Korea into Socialist Paradise

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has committed to transforming the isolated nation into what he described as an "affluent" socialist "paradise" during elaborate celebrations commemorating the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea....

North Korea rehearses Friday night military parade for Worker’s Party Anniversary: JCS official

If Kim Ju-ae appears at tonight’s parade, it would likely signal her acknowledgment as Kim’s successor: observers North Korea is expected to stage a large-scale military parade late Friday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of its...

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘most powerful’ ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un displayed a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade in Pyongyang that included foreign leaders on Friday. The yet-to-be-tested Hwasong-20 was described by the state-owned Korean...

This picture taken on October 10, 2025 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 11, 2025 shows a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during the military parade to celebrate the 80th founding…

This picture taken on October 10, 2025 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 11, 2025 shows a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during the military parade to celebrate the 80th founding...

Is North Korea a Strategic Cyber Threat to Europe?

On October 1, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published its annual Threat Landscape 2025 report, outlining “the most prominent cybersecurity threats and trends the EU faces in the current cyber threat ecosystem.” An examination...

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea showed off a new hypersonic glide vehicle and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at a military parade late Friday as it marked 80 years of the ruling Workers’ Party of...

The weapons North Korea unveiled at massive military parade

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North Korea stages nighttime parade marking party's 80th anniversary, showcasing ties with China and Russia

Published: 11 Oct. 2025, 00:12 Updated: 11 Oct. 2025, 00:23 The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, reports on Sept. 9 that “a grand paramilitary parade celebrating the 75th anniversary of the...

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

North Korea showed off a new hypersonic glide vehicle and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at a military parade late Friday, as it marked 80 years of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. The Hwasong-11Ma hypersonic weapon and the...

FO° Talks: How Impeachments, Scandals and Corruption Shaped South Korea’s Politics

Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and academic & author David Tizzard explore South Korea’s turbulent political landscape, its regional alignments and the social and cultural issues shaping the country. Tizzard stresses that while South Korea is often in...

(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim says its military should become 'invincible' entity

(ATTN: CHANGES photos throughout) By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for the armed forces to continue to develop into an "invincible" entity at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of...