North Korea
Unravelling the worms within...
A surgeon recently removed a 27-centimetre long worm – along with many of its brothers and sisters – from a North Korean soldier. But that's not as big as worm invaders get, says parasitologist Bruce… Audio
Trump trades 'short and fat' barb with N Korea's Kim
President Donald Trump has again traded insults with North Korea, shortly before offering to mediate in a heated regional dispute.
US republicans lose in state elections
While President Trump is abroad sending a strong message to North Korea, voters back in the US are sending a very clear message to the President and the Republican party, which suffered tough losses… Audio
Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'
The US President has issued a stark warning to North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in an address to South Korea's parliament.
Trump in Seoul calls for action on N Korea
US President Donald Trump says it's time to act with urgency and great determination toward North Korea. But speaking in Seoul last night, something was missing. It was the name-calling that he's… Audio
Joint Chiefs say invasion 'only way' to totally disarm North Korea
A ground invasion is the only way to destroy Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal, the Joint Chiefs say.
North Korea nuclear threat 'accelerating'
The US defence chief warns Pyongyang would face a "massive response" if it used nuclear weapons
CIA chief: North Korea 'on cusp' of nuclear capability
CIA director Mike Pompeo is warning that North Korea is on the cusp of being able to hit the US with a nuclear missile.
North Korean sanctions
Pyongyang defectors warn North Korea may collapse under the strain of new sanctions. Professor Al Gillespie comments on whether Kim Jong Un may need to start repairing relations. Audio
US, N Korea talks continue through 'diplomacy' - Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has insisted President Donald Trump wants to resolve the confrontation with North Korea through diplomacy.
North Korea warns Australia over 'dangerous moves'
North Korea has warned Australia of disaster if it continues what Pyongyang calls its foolish and reckless support of the United States.
Chateau Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants his favourite holiday spot to become an international attraction - missile base and all. Audio
North Korea hacks US, South Korea war plan
Hackers reportedly stole a large cache of military documents from South Korea including assassination plans for North Korea's leader.
Kim Jong-un's sister to replace aunt in Politburo
North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has given his younger sister more power by promoting her to the nation's top decision-making body.
Tom Nichols: the creeping threat of mini-nukes
The Trump administration is reportedly evaluating the idea of "mini-nukes" - miniaturised nuclear devices that can - in theory - take out buried or heavily shielded facilities without doing a lot of… Audio
Kim Jong-nam death: Women plead not guilty
Two women have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, at the start of their trial in Malaysia.
North Korea: Prof Joseph DeThomas
An authority on North Korea and war is warning about the very real possibilities of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un's war of words becoming an actual war. Professor Joseph DeThomas is a former US… Audio
Better defences needed to ward off North Korea, US expert warns Australia
Australia must develop greater missile defences to ward off a potential strike from North Korea, a former high-ranking Pentagon official says.
China to shut down North Korean companies
China has told North Korean companies operating in its territory to close down as it implements UN sanctions.
Impact of US man's treatment in N Korea 'yet to be seen'
Former US diplomat Evans Revere counselled Otto Warmbier's family for over a year after he was detained in North Korea. He talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio