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N Korea's Kim inspects 'nuclear-powered submarine' project

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea’s denuclearization no longer possible, MFA says

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – North Korea’s denuclearization is no longer possible, and Pyongyang will continue to strengthen its nuclear forces, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

US prolongs Ukraine conflict, North Korean leader says

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The US and Western countries are drawing out the conflict in Ukraine failing to defeat Russia strategically, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said.

N. Korea orders expansion of nuclear enrichment facilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – North Korea’s Defense Industry Department has been expanding uranium enrichment facilities to boost weapons-grade nuclear material production since Jan. 20.

N Korea:

US arms sales to not save S Korea from strategic deficiency

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – North Korea said Sunday that the latest proposed US weapons sales will not "save" South Korea from a strategic deficiency.

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear programme to continue

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that Pyongyang's nuclear program would continue "indefinitely", days after new US President Donald Trump said he would make renewed diplomatic overtures to the reclusive leader.

Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea leader

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said he plans to reach out to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un following his return to the White House.

Trump's decision to end war very bad news for Ukraine: Bolton

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – US President-elect Donald Trump wants to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible, but he doesn't care much about the conditions for the end of this conflict. Trump's decision to end war is very bad news for Ukraine.

North Korea announces extremely tough US strategy

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – North Korea announced "an extremely tough response strategy towards the US" at the plenary session of the central committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

North Korean leader warns of growing risk of nuclear war

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday accused the United States of escalating tensions, warning that the risk of nuclear war is at its highest level yet.

N Korean leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered a mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory.

North Korea launches new ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – North Korea has test-fired new ballistic missiles equipped with super-large warheads and modified cruise missiles, the third time in a week as part of Pyongyang’s display of military power in the restive Korean Peninsula.

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards its east coast, South Korea and Japan said, in the second such test in a week.

Kim Jong Un lauds relations with Russia as rapidly developing

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – North Korean leader told Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu at a meeting on September 13 that relations between the two countries are developing dynamically, including in politics, economy, and culture.

Russia's Shoigu meets North Korea's Kim in Pyongyang

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Friday, Russian news agencies said.

For 1st time:

N Korea publicly discloses uranium enrichment facility

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – North Korea has publicly disclosed a uranium enrichment facility for the first time, as leader Kim Jong Un called for an expansion of the country's nuclear capabilities.

Putin sends meaningful message to North Korean leader

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Putin sent his congratulatory telegram to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of founding of the republic, according to KCNA.

North Korea tests multiple rocket launch system

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – North Korea carried out a test-firing of a new multiple rocket launch system on Tuesday, its ruling Workers' Party newspaper reported.

North Korea unveils new suicide drones

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – North Korea unveiled a new "suicide drone" on Monday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a performance test of the weapons.

North Korea unveils 250 missile launchers: Report

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a new tactical ballistic missile system delivery to troops on Sunday.

N Korea vows total destruction of its enemies on war anniv.

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – North Korea has threatened to annihilate its enemies in case a war breaks out when leader Kim Jong Un gives an order.

Moscow, Pyongyang discuss military ties, eye new era of ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with a Russian military delegation headed by Deputy Defense Minister Alexey Krivoruchko, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

Kim Jong-un sends congratulatory message to Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a congratulatory message to the Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian congratulating him his victory in the 14th Iranian presidential elections. 

In Pyongyang;

Putin, Kim Jong Un hold talks as part of delegations

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un held negotiations as part of delegations at the Geumsusan residence in Pyongyang.

Russia, North Korea to sign strategic partnership treaty

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the draft of a strategic partnership treaty with North Korea, which is expected to be signed during his upcoming visit to Pyongyang.

Russia, DPRK to counter sanctions together: Putin

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Russia and North Korea will together build the security architecture in Eurasia, counter Western sanctions, and establish independent transaction systems, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Russian President Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on an official state visit beginning on Tuesday, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Pyongyang to deploy new multiple rocket launcher this year

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – North Korea will equip its military with a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher starting this year, state media said Saturday, adding a "significant change" for the army's artillery combat capabilities was under way.

North Korea conducts artillery drills

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a large-scale live-fire artillery drill involving a unit Pyongyang says is capable of striking the South Korean capital.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un urged intensifying training and practical actual war drills during a visit to a military training base.