North Korea-south Korea Relations

South Korea's military warned North Korea on Monday to immediately stop preparations for a spy satellite launch, vowing to take "necessary measures" if it goes ahead.

North Korea on Saturday blamed the United States for what it said was the collapse of international arms control systems and said Pyongyang's nuclear weapons were a just response to ensure the balance of power in the region.

South Korea voiced regret today at North Korea's rejection of its offers for talks at various levels as both countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.

North Korea fired seven ground-to-air missiles into the sea off its east coast on yesterday in an operation supervised by leader Kim Jong-Un amid heightened military tensions, South Korea's Defence Ministry said today.

South Korea's military warned North Korea on Monday to immediately stop preparations for a spy satellite launch, vowing to take "necessary measures" if it goes ahead.

North Korea on Saturday blamed the United States for what it said was the collapse of international arms control systems and said Pyongyang's nuclear weapons were a just response to ensure the balance of power in the region.

South Korea voiced regret today at North Korea's rejection of its offers for talks at various levels as both countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.

North Korea fired seven ground-to-air missiles into the sea off its east coast on yesterday in an operation supervised by leader Kim Jong-Un amid heightened military tensions, South Korea's Defence Ministry said today.