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North Korea fires suspected missile into sea

North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, its neighbors’ militaries said, apparently extending its barrage of weapons tests that may culminate with a flight of its biggest-yet intercontinental ballistic missile

The Independent UK

North Korea fires 'intercontinental ballistic missile' week after failed rocket launch

North Korea have fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff that comes a week after a failed rocket launch where it exploded in mid-air

Daily Mirror

Tokyo court rejects case over N Korea repatriation program

A Tokyo court has cited a statute of limitations in rejecting a suit filed by five people seeking North Korea’s responsibility over abuses they said they suffered for decades when they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living in the “paradise on Earth.”

The Independent UK

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China's ZTE says probation ends after clash with Washington

Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp. says a U.S. judge has allowed a probation period to end after the company was nearly destroyed in a clash with Washington over its dealings with Iran and North Korea

The Independent UK

‘Am I supposed to be in on this s***?’ Kid Rock says Trump asked him for help with North Korea and Isis

‘What do you think we should do about North Korea?’ I’m like, ‘What? I don’t think I’m qualified to answer this’

The Independent UK

Kid Rock says Donald Trump sought his advice on North Korea and Islamic State

Musician, who visited White House in 2017 with Ted Nugent and Sarah Palin, said I’m like, ‘Am I supposed to be in on this shit?’

The Guardian - US

Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov met with North Korea's ambassador to Russia and discussed developing bilateral relations "in the context of changes happening on the international arena," the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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N.Korea's Kim sends condolences to China's Xi over airliner crash -KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping to offer condolences over the recent crash of a Chinese airliner, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.

Reuters

UN expert urges North Korea to dismantle political prison camps

A U.N. human rights expert called on North Korea on Monday to release tens of thousands of people believed to languish in political prison camps, while urging regional and world powers to raise such issues with Pyongyang alongside nuclear concerns.

Reuters

Moon administration says rush to move S.Korea's presidential office threatens security

Outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in's administration said on Monday his successor's rush to relocate the presidential office and official residence could "create a security vacuum and confusion" at a time of tensions with North Korea.

Reuters

Japan launches new cyber defense command to counter threat from neighboring countries

The Defense Ministry has launched a cyber defense command by reorganizing related units of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces. The move is aimed at strengthening its ability to cope with rapidly growing cyber threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

N. Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch

South Korea says North Korea has fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea

The Independent UK

N.Korea fires multiple-rocket launcher, South says

North Korea appeared to have fired a short-range multiple rocket launcher on Sunday, South Korea's military said, amid heightened military tensions on the peninsula after a spate of larger missile launches by the nuclear-armed North.

Reuters

North Korea Fires 'Multiple Rocket Launchers'

North Korea fired multiple rocket launchers on Sunday, Seoul said, the latest in a series of provocations by the nuclear-armed nation to heighten tensions in the region. Pyongyang launched a string of banned weaponry this year and tested what it claimed were components of a "reconnaissance satellite" -- although Seoul…

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What North Korea wants from recent weapons tests

A day after a North Korean missile exploded after takeoff, there's speculation that the failed launch is related to the North’s push for its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in years

Reuters

Analysis-For N.Korea's missile programme, even failures can be sign of progress

It is unclear if the apparent failure of a missile launch on Wednesday dealt a lasting blow to North Korea’s plans, but analysts say failures are an important part of any development programme and in the North’s case, have often hinted at progress in more indigenous designs.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Silent After Missile Explodes Over Pyongyang

North Korea's state media was silent Thursday after a suspected missile test ended in what Seoul said was total failure, exploding mid-air in the skies above the capital Pyongyang almost immediately after launch. The North test-fired what was most likely a ballistic missile from the Sunan area of the capital,…

Reuters

N.Korea silent after reported missile explosion over Pyongyang

More than 24 hours after a missile test reportedly ended in a fiery failure over Pyongyang on Wednesday, North Korea had yet to say anything about the incident.

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The Independent UK

US holds Chinese goods, cites possible North Korean labor

The U.S. customs agency says it is holding imported goods from Chinese sports brand Li Ning after an investigation indicated they were made by North Korean labor

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Suspected Ballistic Missile Explodes after Launch

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile that exploded mid-air shortly after launch, Seoul said Wednesday, with analysts warning it was likely a failed test of Pyongyang's so-called "monster missile". The launch -- North Korea's tenth suspected weapons test this year -- comes after the United States said the nuclear-armed…

Reuters

N.Korea courts disaster with missile tests from international airport

North Korea's decision to use the international airport near its capital city as a site for test-firing large missiles is "absolutely bonkers" and may be a way for leader Kim Jong Un to keep a close eye on his most prized weapons, analysts said.

Reuters

China's Jilin province in 'last ditch' COVID battle-party official

China's Jilin province was "in a last-ditch battle" against COVID-19, according to a senior Communist Party official, as the northeastern region bordering North Korea and Russia accounted for three-quarters of China's total new cases on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Latest North Korea projectile launch ends in failure

Setback comes amid concern Pyongyang plans to launch a banned intercontinental ballistic missile.

Tribune News Service

North Korea missile test ‘failed’ after launch, Seoul says

North Korea’s latest missile test appeared to have “failed” immediately after launch, South Korea’s military said, an incident that comes days after a report said Kim Jong Un’s regime was preparing to fire its first ICBM in five years.

The Guardian - AU

North Korea suspected missile fails after launch, says South Korea

North Korea recently conducted its ninth weapons test of 2022 but the latest appears to have misfired

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