Military Of North Korea

Japan orders interception of N Korean rocket

Japan's defense minister on Friday ordered missile units to intercept a rocket expected to be launched by North Korea next month if it flies over Japan.

S Korea warns it might shoot down N Korean rocket

Seoul is warning that it might shoot down a North Korean rocket if it strays into South Korean territory.

Obama to increase pressure on North Korea

President Barack Obama, seeking to increase pressure on North Korea to abandon its atomic weapons, will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on South Korea's tense border on Sunday before a nuclear security summit in Seoul.

China, N Korea hold 2nd meet on rocket launch: state TV

Chinese and North Korean officials have held their second meeting in five days to discuss the North's planned rocket launch, state media said late on Monday, suggesting Beijing may be increasing pressure on Pyongyang against the launch.

Japan, UK condemn N Korea rocket plan; says adhere to UN resolution

North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket to mark the centenary of founder Kim Il-sung's birth next month, could scuttle US plans to resume food aid.

US calls North Korea's missile launch plan 'highly provocative'

North Korea today announced plans to launch an "earth observation" satellite using a carrier rocket to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of founding leader Kim Il-Sung.

Timeline: North Korea's missile programme

North Korea announced Friday it plans to launch a long-range rocket mounted with a satellite next month. Here's a timeline of its missile programme.

Food for nukes: North Korea suspends nuclear plans for food aid

North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment and accept a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in a breakthrough in negotiations with the United States.

Japan: Immediate resumption of N.Korea six-party talks unlikely

North Korea agreed to stop nuclear tests and to allow checks by nuclear inspectors, in an apparent policy shift that paves the way for resuming long-stalled disarmament talks.