A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone​ on Sunday, South Korea's military said.

The incident is the first alleged defection of a North Korean soldier in more than a year.

Last year, 236 North Koreans arrived in the South, with women accounting for 88% of the total.

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border

Pyongyang has touted the Hwasong-20 as its most powerful nuclear-capable strategic weapons yet.

At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most power...

Tensions with the U.S. have risen after Trump threatened new tariffs in response to Beijing's restrictions on rare earth exports.

The parade featured a new, yet-to-be-tested ICBM called the Hwasong-20, North Korean state media said.

The Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile, which is potentially capable of reaching the continental US, debuted at a military parade...

The celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the foundation of the ruling Workers’ Party was attended by top officials from Russia, China...

The unveiling underscores Pyongyang’s continued focus on expanding its nuclear arsenal amid tensions with the United States.

The Hwasong-20 ICBM was revealed on the 80th anniversary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballisti...

Kim Jong Un highlights nation's military power with the debut of its strongest nuclear missile at a grand parade.

By Brad Lendon, Gawon Bae, CNNSeoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea showed off a new hypersonic glide vehicle and intercontinental balli...