SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised "heroic" North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a meeting with officers of the army's overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister repeated her dismissal of Seoul's outreach efforts, saying that South Korea "cannot be a diplomatic partner."

It is all to play for in Gangneung next Wednesday after Gangwon FC held out for a priceless 1-1 draw with Korea Cup favorites Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. In the other tie, Gwangju have one foot in the

North Korea built a secret missile base just miles from the Chinese border, likely housing missiles capable of hitting the mainland U. S.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned South Korean-U.S. military drills and vowed a rapid expansion of his nuclear forces to counter rivals, state media said Tuesday, as he inspected his most advanced warship being fitted with nuclear-capable systems.

The United States and South Korea kicked off their annual summertime joint military exercise on Monday, amid efforts by Seoul to improve relations with North Korea.

A move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un's hermit kingdom has led to vital radio broadcasts of Christian material being cut off from the people who need it most.

The popular holiday island has issued visitor guidelines for the first time as it sees an increasing number of tourists.