Korean Peoples Army

North Korea says missile launch over Japan prelude to more operations in Guam

North Korea has said its launch of a missile over Japan was a prelude to more military operations directed at the American territory of Guam, which it called "an advanced base of invasion", a media report said.

North Korean media website issues threat to 'wipe out' US in case of war

An official North Korean website warned on Monday that Pyongyang will "wipe out" the United States if Washington starts a war on the peninsula, the latest tit-for-tat sabre-rattling that has sent tensions soaring in the region.

N Korea threatens nuclear strikes as South Korea and US ramp up military drills

North Korea threatened pre-emptive and 'indiscriminate' nuclear strikes against South Korea and the United States on Monday, as the two allies kicked off their annual, large-scale military exercises.

North Korea executes army chief of staff for corruption and factional conspiracy: South Korean media

North Korea has executed its army chief of staff, Ri Yong Gil, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, which, if true, would be the latest in a series of executions, purges and disappearances under its young leader.