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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.

Reuters

North Korean parents who let children watch Hollywood films sent to jail

The parents of North Korean kids caught watching foreign films will face up to six months inside a labour camp - where they're forced to carry out back-breaking work with primitive tools in mines or farms while on the brink of starvation

Daily Mirror

N. Korea food shortage worsens amid COVID, but no famine yet

Speculation about North Korea’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy

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North Korea says it test-fired 4 missiles a day after the U.S. held defense drills

The launch comes a day after the U.S. and South Korea held tabletop exercises simulating a North Korean nuclear attack.

WEKU

North Korea fires missiles to flaunt ‘nuclear combat force’ and issues chilling warning

Pyongyang is keen to show the world that they are 'prepared for nuclear warfare' and demanded that the US cease its 'hostile practices' against the communist nation

Daily Mirror

North Korea Fires More Missiles after US-South Korea Nuclear Drill

North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war". It came after the two allies conducted a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon focused on responses to a nuclear attack by Pyongyang, said AFP. North…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles

FNorth Korea on Friday said it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training

The Independent UK

U.S., South Korea stage table-top nuclear drill focused on North Korea

U.S. and South Korean officials took part in a simulated "table-top" exercise that focused on the possibility of North Korea using a nuclear weapon, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

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 Korean media blames U.S., allies for Ukraine war ahead of invasion anniversary

North Korean state media marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by blaming the crisis on NATO and calling America's involvement a "trail to self-destruction."

Reuters

Trump defends Kim Jong Un and says dictator ‘feels threatened’ in stunning statement

Donald Trump defended North Korea’s latest provocation on Truth Social

The Independent UK

Examining North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal and its ability to use it

It says its nuclear forces are capable of destroying its rivals. But many foreign experts say the claims are propaganda. Here’s a closer look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Laibach claim they will be first foreign band to perform in Kyiv since invasion

Subversive Slovenian quintet, who performed in North Korea in 2015, to play full concert at Bel Etage Music Hall

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Asharq Al-Awsat

N.Korea Calls UN Chief’s Remarks on Missile Test ‘Unfair’

North Korea on Wednesday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged US hostility against the North. The accusation came as US, South Korean and Japanese destroyers were holding trilateral anti-missile training near…

The Independent UK

N Korea calls UN chief's remarks on missile test 'unfair'

North Korea has accused U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged U.S. hostility against the North

Al Jazeera

N Korea paper warns against ‘poisoned candy’ amid food shortages

The Rodong Sinmun warns against accepting external help amid reports North Korea is teetering on brink of famine.

Reuters

Analysis-How North Korea could use a Pacific 'firing range' to perfect its missiles

If North Korea follows through on its threat to turn the Pacific Ocean into a "firing range", it would allow the isolated and nuclear-armed state to make technical advances in addition to signalling its military resolve, analysts said.

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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.

The Canberra Times

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The Guardian - AU

‘Poisoned candy’: North Korean state media shuns food aid despite hunger crisis

South Korea warns that death from starvation appears to be rising in many of the North’s provinces

Reuters

North Korea paper calls outside aid 'poisoned candy', urges self-reliance

North Korea's official newspaper said on Wednesday that relying on external aid to cope with food shortages would be equal to taking "poisoned candy", urging economic self-reliance despite deepening hardships amid sanctions and coronavirus lockdowns.

The Independent UK

Fears, questions about N. Korea's growing nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s recent resumption of missile tests highlights underscores its resolve to win the international recognition of a legitimate nuclear state and win outside concessions

The Independent UK

Group urges radiation tests for 900 North Korean escapees

Human rights advocates are urging South Korea to test hundreds of North Korean escapees who lived near the country's nuclear facility for radiation exposure

Asharq Al-Awsat

US: Security Council 'Silence' on NKorea Missiles 'Dangerous'

The United States on Monday denounced a "dangerous" lack of action by the UN Security Council on North Korea's missile launches, accusing -- but not naming -- China and Russia of having "forced" the body "into silence." The reclusive North Korean state test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security…

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