Official Korean news agency says purpose of launch was to verify overall accuracy of Hwasong-12 missile

Pyongyang is believed to be trying to pressure the US to resume stalled negotiations over its nuclear program

Leader Kim Jong Un personally oversees launch of 'glide vehicle' that hits target 1,000 kilometers away, says state media; US says firing violates 'multiple UN resolutions'

South Korea's presidential national security team holds emergency conference, urges return to talks to resolve tensions; Japan says continued rocket testing 'regrettable'

South Korean officials express 'deep regret' over test firing; Japan lodges 'strong protest' through diplomatic channels

Likely parachutist in photo with Kim Jong Un dubbed 'human cannon ball'

Scientist also accused of giving nuclear know-how to Libya, North Korea; was placed under effective house arrest in 2004 after admitting he shared tech with the 3 rogue nations

Attacks mostly target Western government agencies and think tanks; their success rate rises to 32% compared to 21% in the previous year

Pyongyang says test of new type of missile, which is harder for defense systems to intercept, was of 'great strategic significance'

Pyongyang says new defense alliance 'will upset the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region,' accuses US of destabilizing region