International

North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine, Escalating Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

In a significant development, North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a major advancement in its naval capabilities. State media released images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting the vessel, described as a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.” This move underscores North Korea’s commitment to enhancing its

International

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects Nuclear Facility Amid Heightened Tensions with U.S.

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently visited a nuclear material production facility, emphasizing the need to bolster the country’s nuclear capabilities. He praised the scientists and workers for their significant achievements in producing weapons-grade nuclear materials and outlined plans to enhance the nation’s nuclear arsenal in response to what he

Defence

Expert Suggests Russia Used North Korean Missile in Kyiv Strike

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

On January 18, 2025, a missile strike on Kyiv resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Aviation analyst Kostyantyn Kryvolap has suggested that the missile used was a North Korean KN-15, also known as Pukguksong-2. This intermediate-range ballistic missile has a range between 1,200 to 2,000 kilometers and can reach speeds up to Mach 5. […]

Europe International

North Korean Engineers Deployed to Aid Russia in Ukraine War

By Editor - News Desk October 12, 2024

North Korean military engineers have been deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles, marking a significant escalation in Pyongyang’s involvement in the conflict. According to senior officials from Kyiv and Seoul, North Korean teams are operating behind Russian lines, supporting launcher systems for KN-23 missiles. This deployment follows