North Korea

North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (left) made a working visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from 26 to 27 May at the invitation of DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

Singapore encourages North Korea to keep dialogue channels open amid global uncertainty

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui reaffirmed the longstanding cordial and friendly relations between both countries.

North Korea tests new multi-purpose missile launch system: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test launches of a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and precision cruise missiles, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, May 26, 2026, in this picture released May 27, 2026 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

FILE PHOTO: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Lee Jin-man/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

North Korea fired projectiles, including short-range ballistic missile, Seoul says

In early April, Pyongyang also said it tested a new cluster-bomb warhead on a ballistic missile and an electromagnetic weapon.

North Korean team Naegohyang's coach thanks nation after winning Asian title

Soccer Football - Asian Women's Champions League - Final - Tokyo Verdy 1969 v Naegohyang FC - Suwon Sports Complex, Suwon, South Korea - May 23, 2026 Naegohyang FC coach Ri Yu-il celebrates with the trophy after winning the Asian Women's Champions League final REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon

North Korea's Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy to win Asian women's title

Soccer Football - Asian Women's Champions League - Final - Tokyo Verdy 1969 v Naegohyang FC - Suwon Sports Complex, Suwon, South Korea - May 23, 2026 Naegohyang FC players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Asian Women's Champions League final with coach Ri Yu-il REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon

South Korea, US held talks on revising management of fortified North Korea border

The DMZ marks a buffer zone along the line where the 1950-1953 Korean War – when China and North Korea battled UN forces led by the United States – ended with an armistice, not a treaty.

South Korea coach ‘hurt’ by support for North team

Fans cheer in the stands during a match against North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC vs. South Korea's Suwon FC in Suwon, South Korea on May 20.

China’s Xi may visit North Korea as early as next week, Yonhap reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US President Donald Trump last week, will try to act as a mediator between Mr Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.