North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for expanding the production of a new type of artillery shell for modern warfare, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday, amid deepening military cooperation between the North and Russia.

White House press secretary states Trump wants to build on the 2018 summit with Kim Jong Un and remains open to communication despite recent letter rejection claims.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a second launch ceremony for a warship that capsized during its debut in May. State media says the destroyer was salvaged and relaunched, though analysts question its combat readiness.

North Korea’s relationship with Russia is now “forged in blood”, Kim Jong-un said in a message to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

TYRANT Kim Jong-un has reportedly relaunched his 5,000-tonne colossal warship – after it spectacularly capsized during its first launch last month. The North Korean dictator witnessed his