When North Korea's new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News organisations followed every development, from its successful refloating to its relaunch last Friday.

The failed launch incident is reported to have deeply embarrassed leader Kim Jong Un as he attempts to modernize North Korea's navy.

Kim Jong Un attends relaunch of North Korea's repaired destroyer "Kang Kon" following a failed launch where the ship slipped off its ramp, damaging the vessel's bottom

Russia's top presidential security adviser Sergei Shoigu was expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after arriving in Pyongyang "on special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin, Russia's Tass news agency reported on Tuesday.

Half of the North Korean troops deployed to support Vladimir Putin’s army have been annihilated, according to British intelligence. Approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to Russia to fight against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region,

When a North Korean warship capsized during its launch on 21 May 2025, the world saw a military error. But inside the country, it became a tool for control. Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un used the incident to test loyalty,

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected military industrial factories, calling them to expand production of shells that meet modern warfare needs, state media KCNA said on Saturday.

Trump "remains receptive" to reengaging with South Korean strongman Kim Jong Un, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said.