North Korea's military: a bad hand played well

North Korea makes up for its military shortcomings with a vast and loyal force overseen by leaders with a reputation for ruthlessness and meticulously planned surprise attacks.

Gates Warns of North Korea Missile Threat to U.S.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the country was within five years of developing a missile with the potential of hitting Alaska or the West Coast.

South Korea to Hold Artillery Drills on Island

South Korea said on Thursday it will hold artillery drills in the coming days from the island attacked by the North last month.

U.S. Concludes N. Korea Has More Nuclear Sites

American officials say they see signs that North Korea’s nuclear program is more sophisticated than was thought, adding urgency to efforts to contain it.