After the U.S., Japan and South Korea publicly opposed North Korea's rocket launch last week, the UN has agreed to reinstate sanctions against the country. picked by brwneyedgrl08 7 months ago

North Korea threatened South Korea with destruction Sunday.

"Everything will be in ashes, not just a sea of fire, if our advanced pre-emptive strike once begins." picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Seismologists noticed an earthquake of 4.5 in South Korea, and minutes later North Korea confirmed having carried out a nuclear test underground. picked by Ankabout 6 months ago

The first fast-food joint has opened in North Korea, serving up burgers, fries and beer in Pyongyang, and the locals are lovin' it so much that more are planned for the communist capital.

*You want kimchi with that? picked by kakana 3 months ago

Over the past week the talk of the international stage has been North Korean president Kim Jong Il and his testing of a nuclear weapon, which made its three neighbors, South Korea, China and Japan nervous and gave the Bush Administration one more headache. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

North Korea threatens Japan over sanctions. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

Selig Harrison, one of the few U.S. scholars granted access to senior North Korean officials, said at a news conference in Beijing that the officials told him they had weaponized 30.8 kilograms of plutonium, enough for four or five warheads. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Oh no, here we go. picked by jiggsy 3 years ago

Start building your underground bunkers now. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

North Korea's next challenge after testing a nuclear warhead is to make one small enough to fit into a missile. picked by Milkshake 3 years ago

Tensions mounted over North Korea's threat to test its first atomic bomb, with shots ringing out Saturday along the border with South Korea and Japan warning of harsh sanctions if Pyongyang goes nuclear. picked by Phildo 3 years ago

Chinese banks have stopped financial transfers to North Korea under government orders as part of sanctions imposed for Pyongyang's nuclear test, bank employees said Friday, in a possibly serious blow to the country's frail economy. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Thanks to a softening in U.S. relations with North Korea, you could be in Pyongyang for the spring thaw. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

North Korea's decision to test a nuclear weapon may mean no more French wines and spirits for the Dear Leader or jet skis for his beloved sons. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

North Korea has agreed in talks to cease its nuclear development programme by the end of the year.

This can only be good news. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Communist North Korea's latest launch is sure to cause much frothing ... it is a locally brewed beer that promises drinkers it will help ease stress. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Trouble in paradise? Actually, this is very good news. Maybe the master will reel in the dog. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has life-threatening pancreatic cancer, a news report said Monday, days after new images of him looking gaunt spurred speculation that his health might be worsening following a reported stroke last year. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

South Korea has agreed to the terms of the PSI (Proliferation Security Initiative) which keeps WMD's away from naughty people. North Korea says that is a declaration of WAR!

I'm confused.... picked by bcgrote 5 months ago

Collected here are a some recent photographs, looking into reclusive North Korea from the outside - and some of the reactions these observations induce. picked by Bornbad 6 months ago