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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 697

Volodymyr Zelenskiy worries Donald Trump could make could make unilateral concessions to Russia if elected president; North Korea claims Putin keen to visit Pyongyang soon

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2024

Unification with South Korea no longer possible, says Kim Jong-un

In a speech, the North Korean leader has called for constitutional change to identify the south as ‘number one hostile state’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024

North Korea’s Kim shuts agencies working for reunification with South Korea

Kim Jong Un says his country does not want war but does not seek to avoid it.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024

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N. Korea Abolishes Agencies Working For Reunification With South

North Korea is formally abolishing key government agencies charged with promoting cooperation and reunification with the South, state media said Tuesday, as leader Kim Jong Un called for constitutional changes allowing Pyongyang to "occupy" Seoul in war.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

North Korea Says It Test-fired Hypersonic Missile

North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic maneuverable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel missile tipped with hypersonic weapon

North Korea claims it has flight-tested a new solid-fuel intermediate-range missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead as it pursues more powerful, harder-to-detect weapons designed to strike remote U.S. targets in the region

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

NKorea Confirms Test-firing Of Solid-fuel Mid-range Ballistic Missile

North Korea successfully test-fired an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile, state-run news agency KCNA confirmed early Monday, categorizing the launch as part of its "regular activities for developing powerful weapon systems."

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024

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Speculation that Kim Jong-un’s daughter could succeed him as North Korean leader comes of age

For every theory suggesting 10-year-old Ju-ae is next in line, there is another saying she is being used to soften her father’s image. But that changed this week

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2024

N. Korea's Kim Brands Seoul 'Principal Enemy' On Weapons Factory Tour

North Korea's Kim Jong Un branded South Korea his country's "principal enemy" and warned he would not hesitate to annihilate it as he toured major weapons factories, state media said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024

N. Korea Fires Artillery Shells Near S. Korean Islands: Seoul

North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells near two South Korean islands on Friday, Seoul's defence ministry said, warning the actions threatened peace and it would respond.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

North Korea's Kim orders increased production of mobile launch vehicles as tensions grow with US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered authorities to increase production of mobile launch vehicles for missiles, saying the country faces a looming military showdown with its enemies

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

N Korea's Kim Calls For Expanded Missile Launcher Production

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for expanded production of missile launchers in preparation for a "military showdown" with South Korea and the United States, state media said Friday.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Kim Jong Un tells army to ‘annihilate’ South Korea, US if provoked

North Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and expand arsenal.

Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2024

North Korea vows to launch three new spy satellites in 2024

Kim Jong Un tells party conference he also has no option but to press ahead with nuclear ambitions

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2023

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International Business Times · Dec 31, 2023

N. Korea's Kim Orders Military To Prepare For Possible 'War'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out at any time" on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023

North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable

Kim promises further military modernisation after conducting a record number of weapons tests in 2023.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2023

North Korea's Kim says he'll launch 3 more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will launch three additional military spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Kim Jong Un orders North Korean military to ramp-up war preparations

The leader said this was in response to what he called confrontational moves by the US

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Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023

North Korea’s Kim calls on military to ‘accelerate’ war preparations

Party speech suggests record year of weapons testing will continue into 2024 in defiance of international sanctions.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2023

North Korea Kicks Off Key Party Meeting Ahead Of New Year

North Korea has opened a year-end ruling party meeting attended by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Wednesday, with key policy decisions for 2024 expected to be unveiled.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

North Korea's Kim boasts of achievements as he opens key year-end political meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised what he called achievements and victories that strengthened national power this year, as he opened a key political meeting to set new policy goals for 2024

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

North Korea's Kim again threatens use of nukes as he praises troops for long-range missile launch

North Korean state media is reporting that leader Kim Jong Un says his country has a policy of not hesitating to launch a nuclear strike on a rival if provoked, as he praised troops involved in its recent intercontinental ballistic missile test

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

North Korea's Kim Warns Washington As Biggest ICBM Launched

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up and warned Washington against making a "wrong decision" after overseeing the launch of the country's most powerful ballistic missile, state media said Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

North Korea's Kim threatens 'more offensive actions' against US after watching powerful missile test

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has vowed “more offensive actions” to repel what he called U.S.-led threats after watching the third test of his country’s most advanced long-range missile

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023

North Korea’s Kim personally oversaw ICBM launch, state media says

Launch of solid-fuel Hwasong-18 sends ‘clear signal to the hostile forces’, Korean Central News Agency says.

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