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Kim Oversees North Korea's First 'Nuclear Trigger' Drills

The drill took place on Monday, according to the report. Seoul's military had earlier announced that the North had fired several short-range ballistic missiles that day, with Tokyo also confirming the launch.

Latin Times · Apr 23, 2024

Kim Jong-un leads North Korea rocket drills that 'simulate nuclear counterattack'

Report comes a day after South Korean and Japanese militaries detected North firing suspected multiple short-range ballistic missiles

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024

N. Korea's Kim Oversees 'Nuclear Counterattack' Drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a "nuclear counterattack," state-run KCNA news agency said Tuesday, the latest in a volley of tests by Pyongyang this year.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media

Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed conflict.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2024

North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon

State media said the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country’s nuclear war deterrent.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

N. Korea's Kim Oversees Hypersonic Missile Engine Test: State Media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful test of a solid-fuel engine for a "new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile", Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile

The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024

North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘super-large’ rocket launcher drills

Pyongyang has broken with much of its inter-Korean policy in recent years and ramped up weapons testing.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024

N. Korea's Kim Oversees 'Super-large' Rocket Launcher Drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw firing drills involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers, state media said Tuesday, a day after Seoul said Pyongyang had fired several short-range ballistic missiles.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024

North Korean Leader Unveils And 'Drives' New Battle Tank

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un drove a "new-type main battle tank" while overseeing military training exercises, state media said Thursday, as Seoul and Washington wrap joint drills to improve deterrence.

Latin Times · Mar 14, 2024