Class time: In North Korea, the systematic indoctrination of anti-Americanism starts as early as kindergarten and is as much a part of the curriculum as learning to count In North Korea, the systematic indoctrination of anti-Americanism starts as early as kindergarten and is as much a part of the curriculum as learning to count. The sentiment of the U.S. – known as American b******* – is... 

Satellite imagery reveals an escalation in activity at North Korea’s Punggye-ri atomic site in possible preparation for a third nuclear test, experts say. However, there is no clear indication from the photos when the test may occur. ­The images from a US-based website highlight a chain of mining carts on piles of excavated soil. This coincides with South Korean intelligence reports at the beginning... 

North Korean poster North Korea said it will reduce South Korea’s government to ashes in a matter of minutes, should a military escalation of the decades-old conflict occur. ­The statement by the North’s military, carried by the state media, did not elaborate as to how exactly such an attack would be carried out. It mentions “special actions” that would “reduce all the rat-like groups and... 

A North Korean soldier stands guard in front of an Unha-3 rocket at Tangachai-ri space center on April 8, 2012 Seoul claims North Korea is assembling another heavy ballistic missile similar to the ill-fated one launched on April 13. ­Seoul’s assumptions are based on American space reconnaissance data. They say both rockets were delivered at the site simultaneously around March 23. One rocket was... 

Humiliating: North Korea, embarrassed by the failure of the much-hyped rocket launch, is now widely believed to be weighing undertaking its third nuclear test in order to show its military strength The United States will not go forward with planned food aid to North Korea, the White House said on Friday, after the impoverished nation’s unsuccessful launch of a long-range missile which Washington... 

In this file picture taken on April 8, 2012, the North Korean Unha-3 rocket is pictured at Tangachai-ri space center A North-Korean carrier rocket took off at 7:39 am local time on Wednesday. However, the launch has been confirmed to have failed. The North American Aerospace Defend Command (NORAD) says the first stage of the rocket fell into the sea, while the other two stages failed. And a North Korean... 

North Korea has issued a threat to launch a rocket into space today, a move viewed by Americans as a potential ballistic missile test. During his East Asia trip, David Cameron sternly warned North Korea against proceeding with the rocket launch, emphasizing that it would violate UN resolutions. The North Korean government insists that the rocket is intended solely for placing a satellite in orbit... 

North Korea has threatened retaliation and “merciless punishment” against any country that shoots down the long-range rocket it is preparing to launch this coming week. Japan and South Korea have put their armed forces on standby in response to North Korea’s plans, prepared to shoot down the missile if it passes over their territory. North Korea was this weekend believed to be at... 

The United States has suspended its food aid plan to North Korea, as Pyongyang refuses to cancel its new rocket launch. ­Washington claims that the scheduled launch, which North Korea says has nothing to do with nuclear tests, is breaking a deal made between the two countries last month. “This planned launch is highly provocative because it manifests North Korea’s desire to test and expand... 

North Korea says it will go ahead with a plan to launch a rocket-powered satellite scheduled for next month. North Korea says it will go ahead with a plan to launch a rocket-powered satellite scheduled for next month despite warnings from the United States and its regional allies. “We will never give up the right to launch a peaceful satellite,” a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman... 

North Korea has announced it will launch a rocket next month, which will put a satellite into orbit. But the U.S. and its allies see the plans as counter to international diplomatic efforts to deal with the reclusive state’s nuclear programme – and are worried the technology could be used to develop long range missiles in the future. It could also potentially violate UN Security Council... 

The South Korean government has threatened to shoot down a North Korean rocket due for launch in April. The rocket mission has sparked international controversy, the US labeling it a test for a long-range missile that could carry nuclear warheads. “We are studying measures such as tracking and shooting down [parts] of a North Korean missile in case it strays out of its normal trajectory”... 

US President Barack Obama looks toward North Korea from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border between North and South Korea, March 25, 2012. US President Barack Obama has pledged to break North Korea’s “pattern of provocative behavior,” urging Pyongyang to refrain from carrying out a planned satellite launch. During a Sunday news conference in the South Korean capital of Seoul, Obama... 

Russia is calling on other states to join efforts to combat nuclear terrorism. This comes ahead of a summit in Seoul to manage tensions linked to North Korea’s rocket launch scheduled for April. ­The planned launch will be one of the key issues at the summit in Seoul on March 25-27, when around 50 world leaders are expected to gather. Among those attending are Chinese President Hu Jintao and US... 

A missile-firing drill at an undisclosed location in North Korea Right ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, North Korea announced that it will consider a statement about its nuclear program a direct “declaration of war”. This comes as the USA has condemned the country’s planned rocket launch in April. The US administration announced on Thursday that President Barack Obama considers...