North Korea
Tough UN sanctions on N Korea need enforcement - expert
North Korea has been smacked with UN sanctions after its sixth and largest nuclear test. The measures restrict oil imports, a ban of the export of textiles, and a ban on new visas for North Korean… Audio
UN Security Council steps up North Korea sanctions
The UN Security Council has unanimously strengthened sanctions in response to North Korea's most powerful nuclear test yet.
N Korea threatens 'pain, suffering' ahead of UN vote
Harsh sanctions proposed by the United States on the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have been watered down at the UN as it resolves to punish Pyongyang for its hydrogen bomb tests. Audio
Pacific to ban North Korean fishing boats
Pacific Islands Forum countries say they'll work to ban North Korean fishing vessels from their waters.
US envoy says North Korean leader 'begging for war'
US Ambassador Nikki Haley is urging the UN Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against North Korea over its latest nuclear test.
South Korea holds live-fire drill after North's nuclear test
South Korea says it has seen indications that the North is preparing more missile launches, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Nuclear bomb North Korea's 'ultimate insurance policy'
There are heightened tensions between the US and North Korea, but military and diplomatic analyst for CNN and retired US Navy admiral, John F. Kirby, doesn't believe they're on the brink of war. Video, Audio
North Korea's latest bomb test
Professor Al Gillespie outlines how big the hydrogen bomb that North Korea tested was, and what this means for the country's nuclear capabilities. Audio
US pledges 'massive military response'
The US has promised to respond with overwhelming force to any threat in the wake of North Korea's latest nuclear test, which appears to be its biggest so far.
US-China tensions under spotlight following N Korea bomb
The United States says it will react to North Korea's hydrogen bomb test with a "massive military response" if Pyongyang continues its threatening behaviour. Tufts University expert on US-Korea… Audio
Would Trump end trade with China over North Korea?
North Korea claims to have conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, this time with a hyrdrogen bomb. It's prompted a flurry of statements from US President Donald Trump, via Twitter. US… Audio
Trump threatens countries trading with North Korea
US President Donald Trump says he may consider stopping all US trade with any country doing business with North Korea. It comes after North Korea claims to have conducted its sixth and most powerful… Audio
North Korea hails 'perfect' H-bomb test
North Korea says it has successfully tested a nuclear weapon that could be loaded onto a long-range missile.
Van Jackson: North Korea
In the past few days Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the standoff between North Korea and the US is close to spilling into a large-scale conflict. Van Jackson, senior lecturer in… Audio
PM discusses North Korean threat with Turnbull
Prime Minister Bill English has spoken to his Australian counterpart about the threat posed by North Korea, but says no military options were discussed.
Japan's terrifying neighbour
Residents of the north of Japan have been subjected to air raid warnings and sirens as North Korea flexes its muscles. Audio
Jim Rolfe - North Korean missile
Dr Jim Rolfe from the centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University on the North Korean ballistic missile that passed overhead, then fell into the sea 1200 kilometres east of Japan. Audio
North Korea fires missile over northern Japan
Japan is vowing a "timely and appropriate response" after the latest missile launch, which triggered a warning to its citizens.
Concerns in East Asia over 'America First' push
Analysis - If the US's shift to an 'America First' policy towards East Asia continues, countries might start looking to a Plan B, writes Graeme Acton.
North Korea fires 'several projectiles', says South
North Korea has fired "several projectiles" into sea off its eastern coast, the South Korean military says.
