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North Korea piles pressure on US with latest missile launch

The weapon tested could reach the American territory of Guam, which houses military bases

Wales Online

N.Korea Says Tested Most Powerful Missile since 2017, Took Pictures from Space

North Korea confirmed on Monday it had tested a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), state media reported, as US and South Korean officials warned Sunday's launch could lead to resumed testing of long-range weapons and nuclear bombs. It was the seventh conducted by North Korea this month and the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea releases images it claims were taken from space during missile test

Pictures appear to capture the missile rising from its launcher and a shot looking back down on Earth

The Guardian - AU

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Explainer-From hypersonics to workhorse weapons, N.Korea showcases missile diversity

North Korea capped one of its busiest months of missile tests ever with the launch of its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday, highlighting efforts to ensure it has reliable systems for delivering nuclear warheads.

Reuters

North Korea boasts of launching nuclear-capable missile which can reach the US

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un was not reported to have attended the test in one of the busiest ever months for the country's advancing missile programme

Daily Mirror

US seeks North Korea talks after biggest missile test in years

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration reiterated that it’s ready to hold talks with North Korea without preconditions, a day after Kim Jong Un’s regime fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile for the first time since 2017.

Tribune News Service

N. Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking Guam

North Korea says it has test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam, the North’s most significant weapon launch in years

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U.S. worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue

The United States is concerned North Korea's escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday, while urging Pyongyang to join direct talks with no preconditions.

Reuters

N.Korea tests biggest missile since 2017, U.S. calls for talks

North Korea confirmed on Monday it had launched a Hwasong-12 ballistic missile, the same weapon it had once threatened to target the U.S. territory of Guam with, sparking fears the nuclear-armed state could resume long-range testing.

Reuters

North Korea launches missile into space in biggest launch in five years

A suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile was launched into space, reaching an altitude of 1,242 miles before coming down in the Sea of Japan

Daily Mirror

North Korea conducts biggest missile launch since 2017

North Korea has sparked international backlash after launching its biggest missile since 2017.

Evening Standard

North Korea Test-fires Most Powerful Missile Since 2017

North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its record-breaking seventh launch this month as Seoul warned nuclear and long-range tests could be next. Pyongyang has never test-fired this many missiles in a calendar month before and last week threatened to abandon…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US condemns North Korea after it launches longest-range missile test since 2017

Test marks Pyongyang’s seventh weapons launch this month, highlighting expanding arsenal amid stalled denuclearisation talks

The Guardian - AU

North Korea appears to test biggest missile in five years

TOKYO — North Korea appeared to have fired one of its biggest ballistic missiles in almost five years, adding to its largest series of tests since Kim Jong Un took power as he tries to force his nuclear arsenal back on to the Biden administration’s agenda.

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The Independent UK

North Korea launches suspected missile in 7th test in 2022

North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea — its 7th round of weapons launches this month — in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled nuclear negotiations

Daily Mirror

North Korea launches seventh missile in just one month in aggressive show of force

Kim Jong-un’s North Korea army launched the ballistic missile as the number of tests reached seven for the month of January - making it the busiest month on record for the state

Tribune News Service

North Korea may have fired ballistic missile, Japan says

TOKYO — North Korea has fired a projectile that may be a ballistic missile, Japan’s coast guard said Sunday.

Reuters

North Korea caps month of tests with longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step closer to resuming long-range testing.

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Russia says new six-way N. Korea talks still possible after missile tests -TASS

Russia's foreign ministry said on Friday there was still a chance for six-way talks on North Korea to resume despite Pyongyang's recent missile launches which Moscow was closely monitoring, the TASS news agency reported.

Daily Mirror

North Korea flaunts new missiles as Kim Jong-un tours 'major weapons' factory

North Korea has continued its series of unprecedented weapons tests with the launch of a long-range cruise missile and warhead. This week Kim Jong Un visited a factory producing a 'major weapon system'

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Confirms Missile Tests as Kim Inspects 'Important' Munitions Factory

North Korea test-fired two different weapons systems this week, state media said Friday, while highlighting Kim Jong Un's inspection of an "important" munitions factory. Pyongyang has conducted six weapons tests in January, including firing hypersonic missiles, doubling down on Kim's call to build "military muscle" with one of the most…

The Independent UK

Laura Deas: Public thinking we are all like Eddie the Eagle not a bad thing

The 33-year-old returns to the Winter Olympics looking to build on the surprise bronze she claimed in Pyeongchang in 2018.

Reuters

S.Korea ruling party candidate seeks to outdo Moon with N.Korea nuclear talks

The top security adviser of South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate said his team aims to overcome previous failures in bridging North Korea and the United States, and present a more "persuasive" strategy to jumpstart nuclear talks.

Tribune News Service

North Korea confirms four missile launches as barrage continues

HONG KONG — North Korea says it tested four missiles this week to boost deterrence against its foes and pledged to keep developing more powerful warheads, a state media report said, as Pyongyang continues to fire off one of the biggest barrages since Kim Jong Un took power a decade…

Al Jazeera

North Korea confirms latest tests as Kim visits weapons factory

Pyongyang says two tactical guided missiles struck its targets marking its sixth such launch in January.

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