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N. Korea Launches Missiles as US, S. Korea Kick off Major Drills

North Korea said Monday it had test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, as South Korea and the United States kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years. Nuclear-armed Pyongyang said the test verified its "nuclear war deterrence means in different spaces" as it slammed the drills…

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N. Korea launches missiles as US, S. Korea kick off major drills

SEOUL - North Korea said Monday it had test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, as South Korea and the United States kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years.

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N Korea conducts new weapons tests; US, S Korea start drills

North Korea says allies’ military exercises are a rehearsal for war so its weapons are vital for defence.

Al Jazeera

North Korea test-fires cruise missiles from submarine

South Korea's military is on high alert after North Korea says it test-fired two cruise missiles from a submarine off its east coast.

The New Daily

North Korea says it defused US Korean War bombs at Pyongyang apartment site

Workers at an apartment construction site in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, have discovered more than 110 bombs, shells, mines, grenades and other explosives that it says are U.S.-made weapons from the Korean War, state media said on Friday.

Reuters

North Korea's Kim Orders Intensified 'Real War' Drills

Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to intensify drills for a "real war", state media reported Friday, as the leader oversaw a fire assault drill with his daughter in tow. Photographs showed Kim and his daughter, both wearing matching black jackets, accompanied by uniformed officers as they watched an…

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North Korea slams US ‘war preparation,’ fires off missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over live-fire drills where his military launched several suspected short-range ballistic missiles after his sister threatened the U.S. with consequences if it goes ahead with joint exercises with South Korea.

Tribune News Service

Kim Jong Un calls for intensified drills to simulate ‘real war’

North Korean leader makes call just days before US and South Korea are due to start their largest drills since 2018.

Al Jazeera

North Korea could soon test new solid-fuel ICBM: Spy agency

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says North Korea might be planning to hold large-scale military exercises.

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Why is North Korea experiencing famine?

A growing food crisis in the isolated North has led to a rise in deaths from starvation in some places, according to reports.

Evening Standard

North Korea’s Kim says ‘nothing impossible’ amid agriculture push

North Korean leader stresses need to build ‘rich and highly-civilised’ communities amid reported food shortages.

Al Jazeera

N. Korea wants more control over farming amid food shortage

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to strengthen state control over agriculture and make all available efforts to increase grain production, as the country faces a worsening food shortage

The Independent UK

North Korea’s Kim orders ‘radical change’ in agriculture

North Korean leader calls on officials to meet production targets after South Korea warns of “grave” food situation.

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The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim calls for unity to boost grain production

North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un has called for stronger public solidarity behind his leadership to significantly increase grain production

Reuters

North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid reports of food shortages

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged government officials to engineer a "fundamental transformation" in agricultural production, state media reported on Tuesday, amid fears that the country's food shortage is worsening.

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North Korea's Kim Opens Key Meeting on Agriculture

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a key party meeting to discuss agricultural development, state media said Monday, following a report of "grave" food shortages in the isolated country. Normally such meetings are convened only once or twice a year, but the plenary comes just two months after…

Reuters

North Korea's Kim convenes meeting to improve economy amid fears of food shortages

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a meeting of ruling party officials to discuss improving the country's economy and agricultural sector, state media reported on Monday, as fears of food shortages and a humanitarian crisis grow.

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North Korea test fires four long-range cruise missiles

Pyongyang has begun conducting more weapons tests as the United States and South Korea step up military training.

Reuters

North Korea test fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack

North Korea test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state media said on Friday.

Reuters

North Korea may try to pressure U.S. with ICBM, nuclear tests - S.Korean lawmakers

North Korea could test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles on a lower, longer trajectory and conduct its seventh nuclear test this year to perfect its weapons capabilities, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing intelligence officials.

Evening Standard

North Korea fires more missiles as Kim Jong Un’s sister warns of ‘using Pacific as our firing range’

The launches come just two days after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea off Japan’s west coast

Bangkok Post

N.Korea fires more missiles, warns of more action over US-S.Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired two rockets on Monday from its latest launcher, claiming it is capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that can take out entire enemy air bases.

Al Jazeera

North Korea fires more missiles amid ‘firing range’ warning

Banned launches come as Kim Yo Jong warns against any increased US presence on the Korean peninsula.

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The U.S. and South Korea staged a joint air exercise after the North's missile launch

North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its "fatal" nuclear attack capacity against its rivals.

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