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North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles after Making Threats

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

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N.Korea fires more missiles, warns of more action over US-S.Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired two rockets on Monday from its latest launcher, claiming it is capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that can take out entire enemy air bases.

Bangkok Post

South Korea imposes sanctions over North Korea’s missile tests

Seoul unveils sanctions against four individuals and five entities following latest missile launches.

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Seoul: North Korea fires missile 2 days after ICBM test

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea

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North Korea fires two more missiles into its Pacific 'firing range'

North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, with the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un saying North Korea's use of the Pacific as a "firing range" would depend on the behaviour of U.S. forces.

Reuters

The U.S. and South Korea staged a joint air exercise after the North's missile launch

North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its "fatal" nuclear attack capacity against its rivals.

WEKU

NKorea Says it Fired ICBM as Warning to US, Seoul

North Korea said Sunday it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington and Seoul, saying the successful "surprise" drill demonstrated Pyongyang's "capacity of fatal nuclear counterattack". Leader Kim Jong Un ordered the "sudden launching drill" at 8 am Saturday (2300 GMT) and a Hwasong-15 missile --…

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North Korea confirms ICBM test, warns of more powerful steps

North Korea says its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capability against its rivals, as it threatens additional powerful steps over the planned military training between the U.S. and South Korea

The Independent UK

North Korea fires a missile as the U.S. and South Korea prepare for military exercises

North Korea fired a long-range missile into the sea off Japan a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. over their joint military exercises.

WEKU

North Korea fires long-range missile after warning over military drills

North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's west coast on Saturday after warning of a strong response to upcoming military drills by South Korea and the United States.

Reuters

South Korea says North Korea fired missile into sea

South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea

The Independent UK

North Korean leader brings daughter to soccer match

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has brought his young daughter to a soccer game celebrating the birthday of his father, her latest in a series of public appearances that have triggered debate on whether she’s being prepped for a future leadership role

The Independent UK

North Korea Threatens Military Action as South, US Plan Drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats. The North's foreign ministry accused the United States of stoking tension and of…

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S. Korea, US to hold simulated drill on North use of nukes

South Korea and United States militaries will hold a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon next week to hone their joint response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea

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North Korea threatens unprecedented action over allied military drills

North Korea threatened on Friday to take "unprecedentedly constant, strong responses" if South Korea and the United States press ahead with planned military drills, accusing the allies of raising tensions in the region.

The Independent UK

South Korea defense report revives 'enemy' label for North

South Korea has called North Korea “our enemy” in its biennial defense document, reviving the label for its rival for the first time in six years

Reuters

South Korea defence paper calls North 'enemy', estimates plutonium stockpile at 70 kg

South Korea released its latest defence white paper on Thursday, describing North Korea as its "enemy" for the first time in six years and reporting an increase in Pyongyang's stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium.

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North Korea's Kim launches housing and greenhouse projects amid economic woes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has broken ground on a large greenhouse project and the development of 10,000 apartments, state media reported on Thursday, highlighting the construction projects amid foreign suspicion of food shortages.

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S. Korea: Unlikely that Kim's daughter groomed as successor

South Korea says it’s still premature to determine whether the recently unveiled daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is being groomed as her father’s successor

Reuters

North Korea seen launching new ICBM military unit amid troop refurbishment

North Korea may have launched a military unit tasked with operating new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in line with its recent restructuring of the military, state media video footage suggested.

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim Jong Un presides over big military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a huge military parade showcasing the latest hardware of his fast-growing nuclear arsenal

WEKU

Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's army. Will he also display new weapons?

His young daughter Kim Ju Ae also attended. Some observers interpret this as Kim's message that nuclear weapons will protect future generations of North Koreans.

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North Korean Leader Kim Brings Daughter to Visit Troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's army as he lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday. The visit came amid indications North Korea is preparing to stage a massive military…

The Independent UK

UN experts: North Korean hackers stole record virtual assets

U.N. experts say in a new report that North Korean hackers working for the government stole record-breaking virtual assets last year estimated to be worth between $630 million and more than $1 billion

Tribune News Service

Kim Jong Un readies military parade to showcase nuclear push

North Korea appears to be staging its first military parade in almost a year, providing leader Kim Jong Un a platform to show off his latest weapons after threatening to exponentially expand his nuclear arms programs.

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