The U.N.'s nuclear chief says the world must recognize that North Korea possesses nuclear weapons and pursue dialogue despite its violations of U.N. sanctions and international law.

Kim Jong Un's regime has made public a second nuclear facility while its bomb-making technology is progressing according to South Korea.

North Korea is looking at conducting a nuclear test to coincide with the November presidential election in the US, Yonhap News reported, citing comments the South’s spy agency made to lawmakers.

South Korea announced plans Thursday to compensate famers and others in the country's dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes into effect in 2027, a move that is drawing opposition from both farmers and some animal rights activists.

South Korea will help rehome almost half a million dogs bred for food and give dog farmers subsidies and incentives to help them prepare for a ban on the practice set to take effect in early 2027, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday.