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U.S. envoy vows 'strongest possible deterrent' over N.Korea weapons tests

The United States and South Korea would maintain the "strongest possible joint deterrent" over North Korea's "escalatory actions", the U.S. envoy on North Korea said on Monday, amid concerns that Pyongyang was preparing to resume nuclear testing.

Reuters

North Korea tests new weapon in bid to boost nuclear capability

The projectiles flew about 110km (70 miles) with an apogee of 25km and a maximum speed that indicates they were short-range missiles

Evening Standard

North Korea tests new nuclear-boosting weapon as Kim Jong-un 'gives instructions'

Tensions have ramped up between North Korea and neighbour South Korea, whose military claim they detected two projectiles fired from the city of Hamhung on Saturday night

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North Korea Tests New Weapons System to Improve 'Tactical Nukes'

Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new guided weapons system to improve North Korea's "tactical nukes", state media said Sunday, capping days of celebrations surrounding the birthday of the country's founding leader. The launch was the latest in an unprecedented blitz of sanctions-busting weapons-tests this year, which included…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korean military fires 2 short-range missiles ahead of U.S.-South Korea drills

Joint joint military exercises are due to take place tomorrow.

Axios

North Korea says it tested new tactical guided weapon

North Korea says it has successfully test-launched a newly developed tactical guided weapon

The Independent UK

N.Korea's Kim observes missile test to boost nuclear capabilities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon aimed at boosting the country's nuclear capabilities, the North's KCNA state news agency reported on Sunday.

Reuters

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North Korea Celebrates Founder’s Birth Without Military Parade

Kim Jong Un oversaw a huge public procession to celebrate the birthday of North Korea's founding leader, state media images showed Saturday, but the anniversary passed without an anticipated show of military strength. Known as the Day of the Sun in the nuclear-armed country, the April 15 birthday of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Lawmakers Affirm Japan Alliance Eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea. In a meeting over breakfast, the delegation, led by Sen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea

The Independent UK

No military parade as North Korea celebrates founder’s birth

Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang’s main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's Kim attends parade honoring grandfather

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attended a massive civilian parade in the capital, Pyongyang, celebrating a milestone birth anniversary of his state-founding grandfather in which thousands marched in a choreographed display of loyalty to the Kim family

The Independent UK

North Korea celebrates founder with dance, music but no report of military parade

North Korea celebrated the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks and an evening gala in Pyongyang's main square, with thousands of people in colourful traditional dress singing and dancing.

Reuters

N Korea celebrates founder's birthday; US prepares for provocations

North Korea celebrated the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder, while a United States aircraft carrier group was in waters east of the peninsula with Pyongyang poised for provocations that could include its first nuclear test since 2017.

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Reuters

U.S. special representative for N.Korea to visit Seoul to discuss missile launches

The U.S. envoy for North Korea will visit Seoul next week for meetings with South Korean counterparts to discuss the international response to the North's recent intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) launches, the State Department said.

Bangkok Post

N Korea-tied hackers executed $620m crypto heist: FBI

WASHINGTON: North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a US$620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday.

Tribune News Service

North Korea appears to hold military parade, NK News says

North Korea appears to have held a military parade to celebrate the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder Kim Il Sung, NK News said, but there were no indications whether new weaponry was displayed.

The Independent UK

North Korea marks key anniversary, but no word on army parade

North Korea is marking a key state anniversary with calls for stronger loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un

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Reuters

Penthouses in North Korea are mainly for the unfortunate few

For people in many countries, living in a penthouse is the dream. In North Korea? Not so much.

The News Lens

Experts: New Sanctions Unlikely To Deter North Korea From Nuclear Path

A U.N. Security Council Resolution banned North Korea’s exports of coal, iron, and seafood, but Pyongyang often manages to evade sanctions to sell these products by illicit means.

The Independent UK

Kim gives North Korea's most famous newscaster a luxury home

Ri Chun Hi is one of North Korea's most famous voices after announcing most of the country's major events for decades on state TV broadcasts

Reuters

South Korea official signals leaflet balloons might again float over the North

A South Korean official likely to oversee North Korean ties said on Thursday he opposed a ban on sending propaganda into North Korea, signalling the possible return to the skies of leaflet-laden balloons that infuriate North Korea.

Reuters

U.S. pushes U.N. to cut N.Korea oil imports, ban tobacco, blacklist Lazarus hackers

The United States is pushing the U.N. Security Council to further sanction North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches by banning tobacco and halving oil exports to the country and blacklisting the Lazarus hacking group, according to a draft resolution reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Don't Teach Crypto In North Korea: Former Ethereum Developer Sentenced To Over 5 Years In Prison

Former Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) developer Virgil Griffith was sentenced to over five years in prison and was ordered to pay a $100,000 fine for teaching how to use cryptocurrencies in North Korea.

The Independent UK

Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry

U.S. and Japanese warships are conducting a joint naval exercise in a rare location — in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula

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