North Korea

Latest reporting on North Korea (place): 5 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

Key facts

How many Rift Valley News stories mention North Korea?: 5 published stories name North Korea.
When was North Korea last in the news here?: The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
How far back does coverage of North Korea go?: The earliest story in this archive is from 14 October 2026.
Which sections cover North Korea?: Across the latest 5 stories: World (4), Technology (1).

North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine after weeks of friction with Seoul over a landmine explosion along their border.
World · France 24 · World · 2026-10-17
Seoul dismisses Pyongyang's scepticism over hypersonic weapon test
Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them significantly harder to track and intercept. Days after North Korea announced it tested an intermediate-range hypersonic missile that involved the use of AI, Seoul earlier this month…
World · France 24 · World · 2026-10-16
Hypersonic missiles highlight arms race on Korean Peninsula
Both South and North Korea have tested weapons feared by military planners for their speed and ability to maneuver in flight.
World · DW · World · 2026-10-15
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
World · Al Jazeera · Latest · 2026-10-14
Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of US companies
U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang.
Technology · TechCrunch · Latest · 2026-10-14