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Impersonated emails sent to S.Korean gov't officials on DPRK nuke test

​A large amount of emails impersonating the South Korean presidential office and the foreign ministry to poll opinions about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s fourth nuclear test had been sent to government officials, local media reported Friday citing police and the intelligence agency.

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Obama, Putin discuss Ukraine, Syria, DPRK nuke test

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday made a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine crisis, Syria peace talks and the recent nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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S. Korean president urges different response to DPRK's nuke test

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Wednesday urged different responses from the international society to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s fourth nuclear test.

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S.Korea to hold six-party talks with China, U.S., Japan on DPRK nuke program

Representatives of South Korea, China, the United States and Japan in six-party talks to dismantle the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear program will meet this week to discuss the DPRK's fourth nuclear test, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday.

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China calls for restraint after DPRK nuclear test

​China called on all parties to exercise restraint following the latest moves by the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in retaliation for Pyongyang's nuclear test.

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Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula after DPRK's nuke test

Tensions rose on the Korean Peninsula after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear test last week as the rival Koreas resumed propaganda broadcasts and the U.S. forces sent a B-52 bomber as part of retaliatory measures.

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S. Korea, U.S. militaries continue discussion on further deploying "strategic assets"

Militaries of South Korea and the United States are continuing discussion on additional deployment of "strategic assets" on the Korean peninsula, a day after a U.S. B-52 bomber flew over South Korea, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday.

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U.S. B-52 bomber deployed in S. Korea in retaliation for DPRK's nuke test

If confirmed, it would mark the DPRK's first hydrogen bomb test and the fourth nuke test in total. Previous tests were conducted in 2006, 2009 and 2013.

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DPRK announces success of first H-bomb test, draws criticism

​The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test. The move has immediately given rise to a chorus of condemnations from several countries, with some also expressing suspicion about the announcement.

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S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold info-sharing video conference over DPRK nuke test

Deputy defense ministers of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Friday held a video teleconference to share information on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear test.

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UNSC vows new N. Korea sanctions

The U.N. Security Council pledged Wednesday to swiftly pursue new sanctions against North Korea, strongly condemning its latest nuclear test as a “clear violation” of previous U.N. resolutions.

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U.S. to work closely with China to determine appropriate response to DPRK nuke test: White House

The White House said Thursday the U.S. would work closely with China to determine an appropriate response to the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which will include additional economic sanctions.

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DPRK announces success of first H-bomb test, draws criticism

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test.The move has immediately given rise to a chorus of condemnations from several countries, with some also expressing suspicion about the announcement.

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S. Korea, U.S. warn of high price over DPRK nuke test

​Top diplomats of South Korea and the United States warned of a high price the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has to pay for its fourth nuclear test, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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S.Korea's ruling party raises need for atomic armament after DPRK's nuke test

​South Korea's ruling political party on Thursday raised the need for the country's atomic armament after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s fourth nuclear test.

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International community criticizes DPRK nuclear test, doubts remain on H-bomb claim

​The international community continued to criticize a nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday while doubts still remain on the country's claim of a hydrogen bomb.

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DPRK announces success of first H-bomb test

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea announced Wednesday that it has successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test.