North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
North Korean troops appear to be preparing to blow up roads near west and east coasts along their border, says South Korea military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
The objects in the balloons contained no contaminants or other risks, the security service said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
How North Korean eyelashes make their way to West as 'made in China'
In total, North Korea exported 1,680 tonnes of false eyelashes, beards and wigs to China in 2023, worth around $167 million.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea
South Korea said Russia's use of North Korean missiles gave Pyongyang "valuable technical and military insights" about its arms.
Thu Jan 11 2024
EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?
Russia has launched multiple North Korea-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine recently, the White House said.
Fri Jan 05 2024
N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for perfecting the military's readiness posture, saying the Korean Peninsula is "inching closer to the brink of armed conflict"
Mon Jan 01 2024
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launch
The South Korean military is seeking to find and salvage debris from the rocket, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Thu Nov 23 2023
South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors
It is the second known case of North Koreans crossing the sea border to seek defection in recent months.
Tue Oct 24 2023
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024