North Korea claims testing of submarine-launched missiles SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) -North Korea on Wednesday had tested two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles in the East Sea the previous day, marking its second reported missile test this week, according to a state mouthpiece account Thursday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the Missile Administration conducted the tests to assess the readiness of underwater combat systems and improve the Navy’s ability to carry out strategic missions. The report did n October 15, 2026

Bridge linking North Korea with China to open 12 years after completion SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - A bridge linking the North Korean border city of Sinuiju with China's Dandong is set to open later this week after lying idle for more than a decade, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday. According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, a joint opening ceremony for the four-lane New Yalu River Bridge is scheduled for Thursday. The 3,026-meter-long bridge was completed in October 2014, three years after construction began, but remained clos October 14, 2026

South Korea risks losing a seat in U.S.–North Korea mind games SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - South Korea risks losing a seat at the negotiating table as Washington and Pyongyang size each other up for a possible return to summit diplomacy, leaving Seoul to confront a growing missile threat with diminishing influence over how it might be addressed. North Korea launched its 16th ballistic missile barrage of the year on Monday while U.S. President Donald Trump, on the other side of the Pacific, floated the possibility of meeting North Korean leader October 13, 2026

North Korea opens defense museum showcasing slew of weapons SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - North Korea opened a new museum over the weekend showcasing a range of weapons and military equipment, including an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development, with its leader Kim Jong-un in attendance, state media reported on Tuesday. The museum's opening ceremony was held last Sunday to mark the 81st founding anniversary of the Workers' Party, which fell on Oct. 10, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KC October 13, 2026

North Korea claims tactical ballistic missile test 'big success' SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - North Korea successfully test-fired a tactical ballistic missile to improve a key component of its weapons systems, state media reported on Tuesday. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the test was a "big success heralding an important change in improving the performance and sophistication of all offensive weapon systems." It also described the test as part of the country's "regular activities." B October 13, 2026

N. Korea marks party anniversary quietly as Kim stays silent SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - North Korea marked the 81st anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party of Korea on Saturday with a stadium performance instead of a military parade, and leader Kim Jong-un let the day pass without a speech or written message, state media reported Sunday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and Rodong Sinmun, the party’s newspaper, reported that Kim watched the show at Pyongyang Indoor Stadium with his wife, Ri Sol-ju, and their daughter, and e October 11, 2026

S. Korea concludes North Korean mine injured troops south of border SEOUL, October 05 (AJP) - South Korea's military said Monday it has concluded that landmines planted by North Korea south of the Military Demarcation Line injured three South Korean troops in the Demilitarized Zone last month, and said it would begin removing the North Korean minefield later in the day. The Sept. 21 explosions occurred during an operation in the western section of the DMZ to prepare a search route for an investigation into suspected North Korean mine-laying ac October 5, 2026

Trump touts Kim ties, cites '112 nuclear missiles' SEOUL, October 04 (AJP) - U.S. President Donald Trump again touted his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Saturday, saying it was beneficial to get along with leaders who command large nuclear arsenals and making an unexplained reference to “112 nuclear missiles.” Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, Trump defended his relationships with leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Isn’t it nice to get along wi October 4, 2026

N. Korea calls UN human rights report fabrication SEOUL, October 03 (AJP) - North Korea rejected the United Nations' latest report on its human rights record on Saturday. It also warned that it would not tolerate the same treatment under the next secretary-general. The report was submitted by Secretary-General António Guterres to the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and released Friday. It found that human rights conditions in North Korea had continued to worsen, and that authorities had expande October 3, 2026

N. Korea fires missile after Seoul demands DMZ mine apology SEOUL, October 03 (AJP) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Saturday. The launch came three days after South Korea demanded an apology for a land mine blast that injured three of its soldiers inside the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the missile at around 6:30 a.m. after it was launched from the Wonsan area on the North's east coast. Military authorities were still analyzing its range and specifi October 3, 2026