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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.

WEKU

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.

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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.

Reuters

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

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

The Independent UK

South Korean, German leaders agree to cooperate on supply chains, North Korea

The leaders of South Korea and Germany have pledged more cooperation in building stable supply chains and addressing the challenges posed by nuclear-armed North Korea

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N.Korea defectors prompted to flee by strict COVID-19 controls -S.Korea spy agency

Defectors who fled North Korea early this month decided to do so because of the country's strict COVID-19 controls, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Reuters

Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after GOP lawmakers override governor’s veto

Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy is becoming law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto

The Independent UK

South Korean, Canadian leaders vow cooperation on clean energy, North Korea threat

The leaders of South Korea and Canada have vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation to address challenges posed by North Korea and expand Canadian supplies of minerals crucial to South Korea’s technology industry as they held a summit in Seoul

The Independent UK

North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite that may be launched soon

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has examined a finished military spy satellite that his country is expected to launch soon

The Independent UK

North Carolina GOP takes first step to override veto of 12-week abortion limit

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy in the first of two steps necessary to enact the policy over Gov. Roy Cooper’s opposition

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Rural areas record higher polling percentage

Rural and backward taluks recorded a higher turnout of polling compared to urban and more developed blocks in northern Karnataka. The average difference between rural and urban seats was around 10%.

The Hindu

S. Korean, Japanese officials meet ahead of leaders' summit

Senior South Korean and Japanese officials have discussed strengthening relations and coordinating responses to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats in a meeting ahead of a summit between their leaders

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N. Korea insults Biden, slams defense agreement with Seoul

The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader says her country would stage more provocative displays of its military might in response to a new U.S.-South Korean agreement to intensify nuclear deterrence to counter the North’s nuclear threat, which she insists shows their “extreme” hostility toward Pyongyang

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A threat to North Korea? What the Washington Declaration means

We take a look at the significance of the declaration, and whether it could make North Korea change its direction.

Reuters

South Korea leader stresses need for cooperation with Japan on North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told U.S. lawmakers on Thursday it is necessary to speed up trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States to counter increasing North Korean nuclear threats, and said the world must not "shy away" from promoting freedom for the North.

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US-South Korea nuclear weapons deal – what you need to know

The United States and South Korea have unveiled an agreement under which leaders in Seoul will be handed an enhanced role in planning any nuclear response to a strike in the region by North Korea.

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Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say

The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, but that will probably not ease doubts over U.S. defence commitments that have fuelled calls for a South Korean nuclear arsenal, experts said.

The Independent UK

US to send nuclear ballistic submarines to South Korea as part of landmark deal

Biden will host Yoon for a state visit

Al Jazeera

US nuclear subs to dock in South Korea to deter Pyongyang: Biden

US and South Korean leaders pledge to up deterrence during second official state visit of Biden’s presidency.

Daily Mirror

US puts nuclear submarines in South Korea in historic move amid North Korea threat

Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol will sign an agreement on Wednesday which will provide support to South Korea amid growing concerns over nuclear threats made by North Korea

WEKU

Biden says that a nuclear attack from North Korea would mean 'the end' of its regime

The U.S. and South Korea announced steps on Wednesday to try to deter North Korea from using nuclear weapons, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a state visit to Washington.

The Independent UK

US to send nuclear ballistic submarines to Korean Peninsula

President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are set to sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear-armed submarines make dock visits in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years

WEKU

North Korean defectors may face deportation by China as COVID border controls ease

China usually sends defectors back to North Korea, but Pyongyang wouldn't let them in during the pandemic. That may soon change, and has led to concern among human rights advocates.

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