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N. Korea's Kim Oversees Hypersonic Missile Engine Test: State Media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful test of a solid-fuel engine for a "new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile", Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday.

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North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile

The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.

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Biden To Host U.S.-Japan-Philippines Summit Amid Regional Tensions

President Biden to host U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit addressing regional security, economic ties, and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region.

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North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘super-large’ rocket launcher drills

Pyongyang has broken with much of its inter-Korean policy in recent years and ramped up weapons testing.

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N. Korea's Kim Oversees 'Super-large' Rocket Launcher Drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw firing drills involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers, state media said Tuesday, a day after Seoul said Pyongyang had fired several short-range ballistic missiles.

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North Korea Sends Military Supplies To Russia Amid Ukraine War

North Korea reportedly shipped munitions to Russia for Ukraine war support, escalating tensions with missile tests.

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Daughter Of North Korea's Kim Might Be Heir Apparent: Seoul

Seoul's Unification Ministry on Monday added its voice to growing speculation around Kim Jong Un's succession plans, saying they have not "ruled out" that his daughter could be next in line to lead North Korea.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

Launches come days after South Korea and US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal.

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N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missile As Blinken Visits Seoul

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea to meet top officials and attend a democracy summit.

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward East Coast

North Korea launches ballistic missile towards east coast after military drills, heightening tensions on Korean Peninsula.

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Kim Jong Un Uses Putin's Gifted Limousine, Praises Bilateral Ties

Kim Jong Un uses luxury car gifted by Putin, oversees military drills in response to U.S.-South Korea exercises, strengthening ties with Russia.

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Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin

State media says car ride is ‘clear proof’ of the close and deepening relationship between the two countries.

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North Korean Leader Kim Oversees Paratroop Drills

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw paratroop drills aimed at showing his soldiers' ability to occupy an "enemy region at a stroke", state media said Saturday, days after the most recent annual US-South Korean military exercise.

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North Korean Defectors Call For Increased U.N. Monitoring

North Korean defectors urge increased U.N. monitoring of human rights abuses in their country to address ongoing violations.

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North Korean Leader Unveils And 'Drives' New Battle Tank

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un drove a "new-type main battle tank" while overseeing military training exercises, state media said Thursday, as Seoul and Washington wrap joint drills to improve deterrence.

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North Korea's Kim Showcases New Tank In Mock Battle

Kim Jong Un drives new tank in mock battle to demonstrate North Korea's military strength and readiness amidst regional tensions.

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North Korea's Kim drives newly developed battle tank during launch drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joined his troops in training to operate newly developed battle tanks as he called for bigger efforts to prepare for war, state media reported Thursday.

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US Commission Urges Action On Alleged North Korean Labor

US commission calls for action on alleged use of North Korean labor in China's fishing industry, citing exploitation concerns.

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Ukraine Peace Plan Highlights North Korean Involvement In Talks

Ukraine seeks peace with China and North Korea in diplomatic talks to de-escalate tensions.

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North Korea’s COVID curbs still strangling economy, report says

Cross-border movement of people and trade have practically evaporated since the pandemic, Human Rights Watch says.

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Activists Criticize North Korea's COVID-19 Measures As Excessive

Activists criticize North Korea's COVID-19 measures as excessive, leading to food shortages and isolation. Human rights groups call for transparency.

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Why Do Rogue States Bother Holding Elections?

What do Iran, Russia and North Korea have in common? They are all oppressive dictatorships, led by corrupt, autocratic despots who despise opposition and murder their opponents.

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North Korea Increases Military Preparedness Amid US-South Korea Drills

Kim Jong Un calls for enhanced war capabilities against U.S. and South Korea amid rising tensions due to North Korea's missile tests and threats.

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N. Korea's Kim Handles Gun As He Inspects Training Base

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.

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