North Korea hasn't specified the new operational duties for front-line army units, but analysts say the country could be planning to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons targeting rival South Korea along their tense border.
After saying North Korea is untouched by Covid-19, the country reported its first outbreak last month.
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
According to the North's anti-virus headquarters, 56 people have died and more than 1.48 million fell ill amid a rapid spread of fever nationwide since late...
North Korea on Monday reported 50 deaths and 1.2 million infections in a sharp jump from six deaths and 3,50,000 cases on Friday.
New South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised a tougher stance on North Korea during his campaign, but he avoided harsh rhetoric during his inaugural...
Kim's comments suggested he would continue a provocative run in weapons testing to dial up the pressure on Washington and Seoul.
North Korea began a much-anticipated military parade in its capital on Monday to mark the 90th anniversary of its army's founding. Outside experts anticipate...
The 38 North website, which specialises in North Korea studies, said Wednesday the Feb. 5 imagery taken on the Mirim airfield in Pyongyang — where rehearsals...
