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Kim cites Iran war to justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Kim cites Iran war to justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Speaking to North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Tuesday, Kim accused the United States of carrying out 'terrorism and invasions' across regions, referring to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Japan issues emergency alert as North Korea fires missile

Japan issues emergency alert as North Korea fires missile

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang. The Prime Minister's Office of Japan, in a post on X, alerted the public to the developing situation, stating: '[Emergency alert] North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.'

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Kim Ju Ae, The Teenager Who Will Rule North Korea One Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un frequently appears in public with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, signaling her potential role as his successor.

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to deepen ties, Kim receives him at airport

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for his first official visit in seven years, meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to reaffirm their long-standing friendship and pledge further development of bilateral relations amidst Pyongyang's deepening military ties with Moscow and China's assertions against Japan's 'new militarism'.

Is That North Korea's Next Ruler?

Is That North Korea's Next Ruler?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Glimpses from the military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of North Korea's army at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang.

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

North Korea launches multiple missiles: Seoul

North Korea launches multiple missiles: Seoul

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

This is the latest in a string of tests by North Korea in defiance of United Nations sanctions.

'Perfect success': North Korea detonates hydrogen bomb

'Perfect success': North Korea detonates hydrogen bomb

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The country's sixth nuclear test sparked a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake which was detected in the northeast of the country where North Korea's test site Punggye-ri is located.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

North Korean Missile: Must US Be Worried?

North Korean Missile: Must US Be Worried?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

This ICBM is theoretically capable of reaching all of the United States mainland.

North Korea reports 1st Covid case, imposes lockdown

North Korea reports 1st Covid case, imposes lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2022

According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), top officials, including the country's leader Kim Jong Un, held a crisis politburo meeting to discuss the outbreak and announced they would implement a 'maximum emergency' virus control system.

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

Rediff.com25 May 2009

North Korea has confirmed conducting its second nuclear test. The test was conducted "as part of the measures to bolster up its nuclear deterrent for self-defence in every way," CNN quoted North Korea's Korean Central News Agency as saying. South Korea has convened an emergency meeting of its national security council to discuss the implications of the nuclear test.

North Korea withdraws from nuclear non-proliferati

North Korea withdraws from nuclear non-proliferati

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

The government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea also declared its total freedom from the binding force of the safeguards accord with the International Atomic Energy Agency

North Korea 'successfully' tests hydrogen bomb

North Korea 'successfully' tests hydrogen bomb

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

North Korea on Wednesday announced that it had successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test, marking a major step forward in its nuclear development, if confirmed.

North Korea conducts its most powerful nuclear test yet

North Korea conducts its most powerful nuclear test yet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A seismic tremor recorded in an area around North Korea's known nuclear site on Friday is suspected to be a nuclear test, says South Korea.

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Kim said that his meeting with Moon would serve as a "historic chance" for the Korean people, who want to see the strengthening of inter-Korean relations.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump summit

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Pyongyang cited the ongoing military exercise between the US and South Korea as a reason behind the move.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

North Korea will not use nuclear arms unless threatened: Kim Jong-Un

North Korea will not use nuclear arms unless threatened: Kim Jong-Un

Rediff.com8 May 2016

North Korea will not use nuclear weapons against other nations unless its sovereignty is threatened, its leader Kim Jong-un has said.

North Korea threatens to hit US military base after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning

North Korea threatens to hit US military base after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Media reports said North Korea has successfully miniaturised a nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles.

Kim Jong Un Asks Navy To Be Battle Ready

Kim Jong Un Asks Navy To Be Battle Ready

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Korean People's Army's naval command, accompanied by his daughter.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

General Manoj C Pande, India's chief of army staff, visited military establishments in South Korea and interacted with the republic's senior military leadership.

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

US, UK pin WannaCry cyber-attack on North Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, leading the international investigation, believes that a hacking group known as Lazarus launched the attack.

The Tyrant And His Warship

The Tyrant And His Warship

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un attended the re-launch of a 5,000-ton destroyer that had partially capsized in May, calling the accident a 'criminal act' and vowing to strengthen the country's naval power.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Kim Jong Un Likes To Play With Missiles

Kim Jong Un Likes To Play With Missiles

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un's fascination with missile tests continued after he and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watched at least six short-range missiles being fired at a fire assault drill.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

Sick or ousted? Where's Kim Jong-Un?

Sick or ousted? Where's Kim Jong-Un?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The photo-op obsessed North Korean dictator has not been seen in public for 37 days

When Tyrants Hang Out...

When Tyrants Hang Out...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Vladimir Putin -- who only travels to countries (like China, North Korea) where he cannot be arrested and extradited to The Hague to face the International Court of Justice -- embraces Kim Jong Un on his arrival in Pyongyang early on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

N Korea conducts first ever nuke test

N Korea conducts first ever nuke test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The power of the blast has not been officially confirmed, but the state-run Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources said it was small, equivalent to around 550 tons of TNT explosives.

Look who's back! North Korean leader strolls back into public view

Look who's back! North Korean leader strolls back into public view

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was missing from the public's eye has suddenly resurfaced, with state media showing him walking with a cane as he gave "field guidance" at a new apartment complex on Tuesday.

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

N Korea says ICBM can carry nukes; US, South hold missile drill

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After personally overseeing the test Kim Jong-un 'said American bastards would be not very happy with this gift sent on the July 4 anniversary'.

N Korea says launch tested 'new type' of cruise missile

N Korea says launch tested 'new type' of cruise missile

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

KCNA said the new type of surface-to-ship cruise missile is designed to hit 'any enemy group of battleships' that threatened the country.

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

If these reports are true, it means that it possesses something much more powerful than it has tested in the past. North Korea has run nuclear tests in the pasts, but this announcement has sent panic waves internationally.

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Glimpses of North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un at the 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor' test as part of the development of a new strategic weapon.

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un was present at a missile launch on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

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