North Korea struck a maritime target Tuesday during the test firing of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, state media reported. State media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday that North Korea’s Missile Administration conducted a test firing to verify the effectiveness of the large caliber MRLS,

A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth."

Japan will raise the issue of N. Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens "at every diplomatic opportunity" and strengthen international cooperation

Plaintiffs argue those who relocated to North Korea through repatriation program were not allowed to leave country - Anadolu Ajansı

The court ruled the four plaintiffs had “most of their lives taken away” by Pyongyang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

North Korea criticized Japan, which has expressed its commitment to strengthening its alliance with the United States, stating, “It is no different from publicly declaring neighboring countries as military operational zones.