Sources: Xinhua
The launch of the North Korean spy satellite "Malligyong-1" ends in failure due to a malfunction of the second stage of the rocket, causing the satellite to crash into the sea. An emergency evacuation alert was erroneously sent to residents of Seoul, South Korea, after the rocket launch, which also triggered air raid sirens in the city. 2023-05-31
North Korea announces it is severing hotlines with South Korea in retaliation for actions taken by defectors who sent anti-Pyongyang leaflets to the border. In addition, South Korea says the North refused to respond to calls to its liaison office. 2020-06-9
The United States deploys an additional Patriot missile battery to South Korea in response to North Korea's recent rocket launch. 2016-02-12
South Korea and the People's Republic of China will hold talks to develop a joint response to last week's North Korean nuclear test. 2016-01-14
North Korea calls off talks with South Korea, according to officials from the South, amid a disagreement over the pairing of Ryoo Kihl-jae (South) and Kim Yang Gon (North). 2013-06-11
A senior South Korean government official says that North Korea may be preparing for its fourth nuclear test, as increased activity is detected at its main test site. However, the South Korean Defence Ministry denied having clear signs that the test may be imminent. 2013-04-8
South Korea launches its first civilian rocket called Naro-1 carrying a scientific satellite STSAT-2C amidst tension with North Korea. 2013-01-30
South Korea deploys new cruise missiles capable of destroying targets such as missile and nuclear bases anywhere in North Korea. 2012-04-19
South Korea cuts off trade with North Korea and announces that North Korean ships will no longer be allowed to use South Korean waters. The government demands an apology over the sinking. 2010-05-24
North Korea seizes five properties owned by South Korea in Kŭmgangsan. 2010-04-23