Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States and NATO of seeking to build a new global "axis" which he said bore some resemblance to the World War II alliance between Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and imperial Japan.

North Korea fires cruise missiles off its east coast as the US and South Korea plan to hold their largest joint military drills.

North Korea's leader reportedly urges enhancement of its nuclear force's capability to actual "attack" level.

South Korea will fully implement a key military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan as the two countries are seeking to mend ties.

Hundreds of thousands of North Koreans reportedly declare their readiness to fight in potential war against the US.

North Korea names the missile involved in its latest launch as its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

North Korea has test-launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) toward the East Sea, the South Korean military says.