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North Korea satellite plunges in sea in 'rushed' failure, more launches expected

A North Korean satellite launch on Wednesday ended in failure, sending the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean state media said, and the South's military said it had recovered parts of the launch vehicle.

Reuters

North Korea informs IMO of satellite launch between May 31 and June 11

North Korea informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Tuesday of a satellite launch slated to take place between May 31 and June 11, the organization said.

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North Korea to launch first military spy satellite in June

North Korea has notified of a planned satellite launch in June.

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North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June

North Korea on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch its first military spy satellite in June and described such capacities as crucial for monitoring the United States’ “reckless” military exercises with rival South Korea

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North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days

North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.

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Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks

Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.

Al Jazeera

North Korea tells neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days

Japan’s coast guard said North Korea has notified it that it plans to launch a satellite in coming days, which may be an attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit

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North Korea to hold key ruling party meeting in early June

North Korea's ruling party will hold a key meeting in early June to review the country's economic plans, state media KCNA reported on Monday.

Reuters

Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch

Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday and vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens its territory, after North Korea notified it of a planned satellite launch between May 31 and June 11.

Reuters

Japan PM Kishida says willing to meet Kim Jong Un over kidnappings

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday he was willing to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try and resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted in the 1960s and 1970s, media reported.

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North Korea spent the pandemic building a huge border wall

For North Koreans, the country's northern frontier long offered rare access to outside information, trade opportunities, and the best option for those seeking to flee.

Reuters

North Korea 'throws toddler in jail for life' after his parents are caught with a Bible

A two-year-old is set to spend his entire life in a prison camp after his Christian parents were found with a Bible in their homes, according to a report by the US State Department

Daily Mirror

South Korea, US simulate response to ‘full-scale’ attack in joint exercises

South Korean and US forces have begun their largest-ever joint live-fire exercises, simulating a "full-scale attack" from North Korea.

The New Daily

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite

South Korea has launched a commercial-grade satellite for the first time as part of its growing space development program, as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit

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South Korea, US hold largest live-fire drills to respond to 'full-scale' attack

South Korean and U.S. forces began live-fire exercises simulating a "full-scale attack" from North Korea on Thursday in what they said were the biggest such drills to demonstrate their "overwhelming" military capability against the North's threats.

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North Korea media slams missile warning pact between Seoul, US, Japan

North Korean media criticised on Thursday plans by South Korea, the United States and Japan to share real-time data on Pyongyang's missile launches, describing the trio as discussing "sinister measures" for tightening military cooperation.

The Independent UK

South Korea, US troops to hold massive live-fire drills near border with North Korea

The South Korean and U.S. militaries are to hold massive live-fire drills Thursday near the inter-Korean border

Reuters

North Korea constructing satellite launch pad with 'new urgency' - report

Construction at North Korea’s satellite launching station has hit a “new level of urgency,” most likely in preparation for a launch, a U.S.-based think tank said in a report citing commercial satellite imagery.

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The Independent UK

South Korea to conduct satellite launch as North Korea pushes to fire its 1st military spy satellite

South Korea is about to conduct its first commercial-grade satellite launch as rival North Korea is pushing to place its first military spy satellite into orbit

AFP

'Modern slavery' most common in North Korea and Eritrea: study

London (AFP) - North Korea, Eritrea and Mauritania have the highest prevalence of modern slavery in the world, according to the 2023 Global Slavery Index published Wednesday, which noted a "worsening" situation globally since its last survey five years earlier.

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US, South Korea issue fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce

The United States and South Korea on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of IT workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labors allegedly help fund weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, they said.

The Independent UK

South Korea, EU agree to boost pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests

Leaders of South Korea and the European Union have agreed to increase pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile tests

AFP

N.Korea and Ukraine top agenda for EU talks in Seoul

Seoul (AFP) - Two European leaders met South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol for a summit in Seoul Monday where they discussed trade agreements, Ukraine, and North Korea's banned weapons programmes.

AFP

Ukraine, N. Korea on agenda for EU talks in Seoul

Seoul (AFP) - Two European leaders arrived in Seoul on Monday for talks with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol that will cover trade agreements, Ukraine and North Korea's banned weapons programmes.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland-born diplomats describe how Good Friday Agreement inspires them

The diplomats have served in countries from Afghanistan to North Korea.

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