North Korea

UK says it has evidence sanctions against N. Korea breached

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom announced on Sunday that it has proof of ships from nations apparently breaching UN sanctions against North Korea which ban the sale of fuel to the country.

N. Korea tests new long-range cruise missile

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – North Korea successfully conducted a test-fire of a new type of long-range cruise missile over the weekend.

N. Korea FM calls for expanding ties with Iran in message

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has sent a message to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to congratulate him on his appointment and start of work as Iran FM.

N. Korea media urges US to withdraw troops from S. Korea

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – North Korean media on Saturday urged South Korea and the United States to stop their joint military exercise and pull American troops out of the South if the South wants peace on the peninsula.

US seizes Singaporean tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The US has seized a Singaporean oil tanker claiming for carrying oil illegally to North Korea.

N.K. leader warns US, S. Korea ahead of military drills

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned South Korea and the United States before their annual military exercise expected for mid-August.

S-N Korean leaders agree to restore communication channel

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have agreed to restore a direct line of communication between Seoul and Pyongyang, the South Korean leader’s administration announced on Tuesday.

N.Korea, China leaders vow greater coop. in face of enemy

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The leaders of North Korea and China traded messages vowing to strengthen cooperation on the anniversary of their treaty of friendship, cooperation, and mutual assistance between the two countries.

Seoul dismisses rumors over North Koran leader's health

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – South Korea's main intelligence agency said Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is believed to be handling state affairs "normally," rejecting rumors that he fell unconscious due to health problems.

Kim Yo-jong disappoints US with probable mutual talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – North Korea's Kim Yo-jong said the US has 'wrong' expectations about dialogue.

S Korea hopes for resumption of talks with N Korea

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The South Korea Unification Ministry expressed hope that talks with its northern neighbor on bilateral issues as well as nuclear disarmament would resume.

Kim calls for preparedness for confrontation with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the country's government on Thursday it needed to be prepared for a confrontation with the United States.

Kim Jong-un calls for alert posture in military meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a Central Military Commission meeting of the ruling Workers' Party and called for a high alert posture.

US likely to offer partial sanctions relief to North Korea

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Biden administration is likely to pursue a phased process of offering partial sanctions relief in exchange for partial steps from North Korea toward its denuclearization, a South Korean news outlet has reported.

Biden says he will meet Kim Jong Un under right conditions

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Biden says he would be willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un under the right conditions.

North Korea decide to pull out of Qatar World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation said Sunday that North Korea had pulled out of next month's qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, probably for fear of the spreading Covid-19 pandemic.

N. Korea claims balloons carry coronavirus from S. Korea

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – North Korea has asked its citizens to not read propaganda leaflets sent through balloons from the South claiming that Covid-19 could enter into the country via the drops.

Kim's sister warns Seoul of propaganda leaflets consequences

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has warned South Korea that their recent failure to stop North Korean defectors from spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets will have consequences.

US cooperating with its allies on Iran nuclear program: Biden

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden said that the United States will cooperate closely with its allies on the nuclear programs of the Islamic Republic of Iran and North Korea.

N Korea not to participate in Olympics over COVID-19 concerns

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – North Korea said Tuesday it will not participate in the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics to protect its athletes against the global coronavirus pandemic.

N. Korea warns US of facing 'something not good'

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – North Korea on Saturday accused US President Joe Biden of making a "provocation" for criticizing its recent missile launches, warning the US will face "something that is not good" if such "thoughtless remarks" continues.

N Korea test fires a ballistic missile

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) -North Korean officials announced Friday morning that they have tested a tactical guided missile.

Trump restricts purchase of UAS from Iran, three other states

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – In his last days in office, Trump signed an executive order restricting the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea.

Kim says N. Korea to focus on bringing US 'to their knees'

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un said that the nation’s activities should focus on bringing its "arch-enemy" the United States, “to their knees.”

Kim vows to expand inter-Korean ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – North Korean Kim Jong-un has promised to renew inter-Korean relations and expand diplomatic ties with the outside world.

John Bolton:

US strategy regarding Iran produced no ‘positive result'

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton said that the Trump administration’s foreign policy with respect to Iran has had no ‘positive results’ for Washington.

Iranian President congratulates National day of North Korea

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – In a message on Wednesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani felicitated the Supreme Leader of North Korea on the country's National Day.

Iran, N Korea emphasize on financial-trade coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and North Korea stressed the need to enhance financial and trade cooperation.