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Kim Jong Un plans to bolster ‘destructive’ military capability as South Korea seeks to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’

North Korean leader says making enemies ‘feel constant uneasiness and fear’ is a key aspect of war deterrence

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim unveils 5,000-ton destroyer, touting nuclear capabilities

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported on Wednesday, as leader Kim Jong Un touted the warship as evidence of advancing naval nuclear capabilities and Pyongyang’s expanding ability to project military power at sea.

France 24

North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday

The Independent UK

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North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States in the region. In the face of such developments, it was the "steadfast stand" of the North to…

The Economic Times

North Korea will exercise its position as nuclear state

Kim Jong-un says expanding North Korea's nuclear arsenal is the only way to combat the world's "unpredictable" global security situation.

AAP

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine

Zelensky said he also spoke to Trump on the phone as the leaders discussed ‘what would bring peace closer’

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim voices full support for Russia

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country's ties to Russia by sending a letter to Vladimir Putin on Russia's ‌National Day.

AAP

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China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed to safeguard regional and global peace. Their recent visit to Pyongyang marked a new historical stage for bilateral ties. Both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation across politics, economy, and culture. They also committed to closer strategic communication…

The Economic Times

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledge to ‘resist US aggression’ during rare North Korea summit

Xi and Kim pledge to keep ‘resisting US aggression and aiding Korea’

The Independent UK

Kim and Xi agree to boost ties at North Korea summit

Kim Jong-un has told Xi Jinping that North Korea supports Beijing's "One China" policy over Taiwan, as the leaders met to deepen ties at a summit in Pyongyang.

AAP

Kim Jong Un shows off new warship and vows to arm North Korean navy with nuclear weapons ahead of Xi visit

Kim regime has ramped up displays of its nuclear and military strength in days before crucial visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"

North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nuclear capabilities. This development, amid global concerns and a renewed US-Iran conflict, signals a significant escalation in Pyongyang's weapons program. Experts believe the country's nuclear arsenal could now…

The Economic Times

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea has revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuels. Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to significantly increase the country's nuclear arsenal. State media showed images of a large centrifuge hall, suggesting uranium enrichment. This move aligns with Kim's vows to expand the nuclear program amid perceived…

The Economic Times

North Korea unveils nuclear fuel plant as Kim vows 'exponential' boost to deterrent

North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military threats as underpinning…

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The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un unveils new uranium-enrichment facility and vows to beef up nuclear forces

North Korean leader says confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’ makes bolstering nuclear war deterrent an urgent task

AAP

North Korea's Kim wants 'exponential' nuclear expansion

Kim Jong-un says North Korea's nuclear expansion is necessary given what he calls worsening ⁠security threats and ‌long-term confrontation with hostile forces.

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Kim Jong Un Tests AI-Controlled Weapons Aimed at 'Complete Collapse' of Rivals

North Korea's AI-controlled missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, have heightened fears of World War Three. The drills showcased advanced weaponry amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

International Business Times UK

AI Weapons Era Begins in North Korea as Kim Jong Un Oversees First 'Autonomous Warfare' Tests

North Korea has tested AI-guided missiles overseen by Kim Jong Un, marking a shift towards modern warfare as tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate.

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The Times of India

'Special mission warhead': North Korea tests AI-guided cruise missiles, ballistic rockets near South Korea

North Korea conducted tests of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided cruise missiles, aiming to enhance precision-strike capabilities below the nuclear threshold. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasised the combat readiness of these weapons for border deployment.

The Independent UK

North Korea claims it has tested AI-guided missiles and rockets

This is the first time North Korea has acknowledged using AI in missile technology. Pyongyang had earlier said it used AI tech in its drones

The Economic Times

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested advanced weapons including AI-guided cruise missiles. Leader Kim Jong Un supervised these drills. The nation vows to deploy these upgraded missiles near its border with South Korea. This move signals a shift towards modern warfare capabilities. Analysts suggest AI use in missile targeting is new, with…

France 24

North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system

North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile that flew about…

The Independent UK

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea

AAP

NKorea tests enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles

North Korea has tested cruise missiles equipped with precision navigation and AI-guided control that can strike targets as far as 100 kilometres away.

Euronews

North Korea slams UK over sanctions on camp allegedly linked to abducted Ukrainian children

Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.

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