Defense
South Korea and U.S. start stepped-up military drills
Exercises to bolster defense against North Korean missile strikes, other dangers
Politics
Ukraine war
North Korea sent more than 3m artillery shells to Russia, says Seoul
Moscow seen continuing to help with Pyongyang's spy satellite program
Comment
South Korea flips script on North by winning over Cuba
Preelection surprise reflects drastic diplomatic change from half a century ago
N Korea at crossroads
Japan, U.S., South Korea agree on cooperation over North Korea
Scrutiny of nuclear and missile capabilities and cooperation with Russia
The Big Story
K-defense: South Korea's weapons industry goes global
Amid heightening confrontation with North, Seoul finds niche filling global arms shortages
Ukraine war
Zelenskyy urges leaders to send arms as 'artificial' shortage helps Putin
U.S. military aid has been delayed for months in Congress
N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un's sister seen shaking up Japan-U.S.-South Korea ties
Statement urges Tokyo to drop abduction issue to open door for visit by PM Kishida
N Korea at crossroads
Japan 'paying attention' to remarks by North Korean leader's sister
Tokyo cautious on Kim Yo Jong's statement that Kishida visit could be possible
N Korea at crossroads
North Korean leader's sister says visit by Japan prime minister possible
Kishida must not make past abductions an issue, Kim Yo Jong says
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast
South Korean military says it is monitoring the move closely with the U.S.
Defense
North Korea develops rocket launch controller, state media reports
Pyongyang mouthpiece says ballistic control system to bring 'qualitative change'
International relations
U.S. special envoy on North Korea to visit Tokyo and Seoul
Human rights official Turner will travel to Japan and South Korea Feb. 12-22
International relations
North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea
Pyongyang's move includes abolishment of Mount Kumgang tourism project
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea hones cruise missile tech with 4 tests in 2 weeks
Low-flying rockets emerge as new focus in buildup against U.S. and South Korea
Defense
North Korea fires cruise missiles off west coast, Seoul says
Four such launches recently include nuclear-capable 'strategic' weapons
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's rejection of unification emboldened by Russia ties
Kim Jong Un touts military advances while discarding long-held diplomatic card
China up close
Analysis: China's rising star visits U.S. over warming Putin-Kim ties
Diplomat Liu Jianchao's trip comes as Xi seeks to 'bind' with Biden over North Korea
Opinion
Kim Jong Un craves attention. This time, he should get it
North Korea may not be planning for war, but U.S. must not be caught off guard
International relations
China and North Korea deepen sports ties
Beijing and Pyongyang push to bolster bilateral friendship
Defense
North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
Seoul, Washington closely monitoring 3rd launch test in less than a week
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles: KCNA
Multiple missiles fired into sea from east coast, South Korean military says
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tears down 'reunification' arch, sending message to Seoul
Satellite images show cranes where monument used to be, professor says
International relations
Russia's Putin willing to visit Pyongyang soon, North Korea says
The trip would be the first for Russian leader in more than two decades
Defense
North Korea tested underwater nuclear weapons system: KCNA
State media says move is protest against drills by South Korea, Japan, U.S.