Kim Il-sung

China warns of war as North Korea vows 'merciless' response to US

China issued a stern warning Friday that a conflict over North Korea could break out "at any moment", as Pyongyang vowed a "merciless" response to any US military action.

 

Apr 15, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

North Korea begins three-day mourning for Cuban leader Fidel Castro

In the Pyongyang subway, commuters in one station crowded around a glass case containing a Castro obituary published by the ruling party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun.

Nov 28, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

North Korea missile launch fails on founder's birthday

North Korea tried and failed to test-fire a ballistic missile on Friday, as the country celebrated the birthday of founding leader Kim Il-Sung, the South Korean military said.

Apr 15, 2016, 09:36 AM IST

North Korea prepares ballistic missile launch: Report

North Korea has been making preparations to launch mid-range ballistic missiles, possibly to mark the birthday of the country's late founding president on Friday, South Korean media reported.

Apr 14, 2016, 11:17 AM IST