North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off west coast for fourth time in 10 days
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off west coast for fourth time in 10 days

The Independent  

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North Korea launches ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
4 days, 2 hours ago

North Korea launches ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul

The Independent  

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North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul
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4 days, 7 hours ago

North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin and Hyunsu Yim North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul SEOUL -North Korea fired what appeared to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile out to sea on Monday, coinciding with a visit by U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Seoul during a period of political turmoil in South Korea. South Korea's military said the …

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired mid-range missile into eastern sea
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4 days, 8 hours ago

South Korea’s military says North Korea fired mid-range missile into eastern sea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Monday fired a suspected mid-range ballistic missile into its eastern seas, South Korea’s military said, extending its heightened weapons testing activities into 2025 weeks before Donald Trump returns as U.S. president. The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was fired from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang but …

North Korea fires ballistic missile into eastern sea amid Blinken's presence in Seoul, claims South Korea
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4 days, 12 hours ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile into eastern sea amid Blinken's presence in Seoul, claims South Korea

India TV News  

The South Korean military has claimed that North Korea on Monday fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern seas. Missile fired amid Blinken's visit to Seoul Notably, this comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is undertaking a visit to Seoul to hold talks with South Korean allies over the North Korean nuclear threat as well as …

North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials
4 days, 12 hours ago

North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea at the same time the top United States diplomat was holding meetings in the South Korean capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military said the missile was launched eastward at about noon shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok. Both Blinken and South …

North Korea tests exploding drones designed to crash into target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea tests exploding drones designed to crash into target

India Today  

North Korea tested exploding drones designed to crash into targets and leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating mass production of the weapons, state media said Friday. The report didn’t say if Kim spoke directly about rival South Korea, which the North Korean drones are apparently designed to target. North Korea last month accused South Korea of sending its own …

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier joins military drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea ICBM test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier joins military drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea ICBM test

Firstpost  

South Korea, US and Japan are starting a three-day joint military exercise from today in response to threats from North Korea which recently conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile test The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington will feature in three-day South Korea, US and Japan joint military exercise starting on November 13, 2024. A three-day military drill will be …

North Korea stages GPS jamming attacks against South Korea, affecting several ships and aircraft
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2 months ago

North Korea stages GPS jamming attacks against South Korea, affecting several ships and aircraft

ABC  

North Korea staged GPS jamming attacks on Friday and Saturday, Seoul's military said, an operation that was affecting several ships and dozens of civilian aircraft in South Korea. "North Korea conducted GPS jamming provocations in Haeju and Kaesong yesterday and today," Seoul's joint chiefs of staff said in a statement Saturday, adding several vessels and dozens of civilian aircraft were …

North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Missiles as US Election Looms
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2 months ago

North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Missiles as US Election Looms

ABP News  

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, Japan's defense minister Gen Nakatani said. The missiles were fired shortly after Pyongyang condemned the military drills conducted by its rivals and hours before the commencement of voting for the US presidential election.

North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US election
2 months ago

North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US election

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires Barrage Of Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Ahead Of U.S. Election
2 months ago

North Korea Fires Barrage Of Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Ahead Of U.S. Election

Huff Post  

A TV screen shows a report of North Korea's multiple short-range ballistic missiles with file footage during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov. 5, 2024. That drew condemnation from Kim’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong, who on Tuesday accused North Korea’s rivals of raising tensions with “aggressive and adventuristic military threats.” South Korean …

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election
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2 months ago

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election

The Hindu  

North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said, as the country continued its weapons demonstrations hours before the U.S. presidential election. During campaigning, Mr. Trump boasted about his personal ties with Mr. Kim, while Harris said she won’t “cozy up to tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong Un who are …

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US presidential election
2 months ago

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US presidential election

Live Mint  

North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said, as the country continued its weapons demonstrations hours before the U.S. presidential election. That drew condemnation from Kim’s powerful sister, who on Tuesday accused North Korea’s rivals of raising tensions with “aggressive and adventuristic military threats.” South Korean officials have said that …

North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles in protest at US, Japan and South Korea military drills
2 months ago

North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles in protest at US, Japan and South Korea military drills

ABC  

North Korea has fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, Japan's defence minister said, soon after Pyongyang condemned military drills by its rivals. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister condemned the drills involving the United States, Japan and South Korea, in a report published on state media KCNA. "If the ICBM was meant for the …

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival
2 months ago

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival

Live Mint  

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un tried peace talks and refrained from testing new weapons to shed North Korea’s status as a pariah state. Officials from the U.S., South Korea and elsewhere also believe Kim has asked Russia for help to improve North Korea’s top weaponry—much of which is based on Soviet-era systems. “It’s North Korea 2.0 that Kim is pursuing," said Paik …

South Korea and EU condemn North Korea's reported troop dispatch to Russia
2 months ago

South Korea and EU condemn North Korea's reported troop dispatch to Russia

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile: What It Means for the World
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2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile: What It Means for the World

Firstpost  

North Korea test-fired a long-range ballistic missile, the most advanced weapon in its arsenal, on Thursday. The missile, known as the Hwasong-18, is capable of reaching the US mainland. The launch is seen as a response to US and South Korea's accusations that North Korea is sending troops to Russia to support the war in Ukraine. The missile's long range …

North Korean troop deployment in Russia is key topic as US and South Korean leaders meet
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korean troop deployment in Russia is key topic as US and South Korean leaders meet

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires New ICBM, Signaling Resolve to US, South Korea
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2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea Fires New ICBM, Signaling Resolve to US, South Korea

Firstpost  

North Korea fired a new ICBM, calling it an 'appropriate military action,' after the US and South Korea called on Pyongyang to withdraw troops from Russia. The missile flew for 86 minutes and reached an altitude of 7,000 kilometers, indicating its potential to reach the US mainland. The launch comes amid ongoing tensions between North Korea and the West, with …

North Korea Tests Longest Flying ICBM, Marking a New Chapter in Its Missile Program
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea Tests Longest Flying ICBM, Marking a New Chapter in Its Missile Program

Al Jazeera  

North Korea test-fired its longest flying missile yet, marking a new chapter for its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programme. The missile flew for 86 minutes and approximately 1,000km (621 miles) at a maximum altitude of 7,000km (4,350 miles) before it splashed down off the coast of Hokkaido, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

North Korea test-launches a ballistic missile toward the sea, South Korea says
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea test-launches a ballistic missile toward the sea, South Korea says

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires Longest ICBM Yet, Evasive of Japan's Zone
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea Fires Longest ICBM Yet, Evasive of Japan's Zone

CNN  

North Korea conducts a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile test days before the US election. The missile is believed to be the longest flight time yet for a North Korean missile, and it is suspected to have fallen outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone. The launch comes just days ahead of the US presidential election, and follows warnings from the South …

South Korea Unveils Most Powerful Missile, Signaling Threat to North Korea
3 months, 1 week ago

South Korea Unveils Most Powerful Missile, Signaling Threat to North Korea

Associated Press  

South Korea unveils its most powerful missile, the Hyunmoo-5, capable of carrying an 8-ton conventional warhead that can penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground bunkers in North Korea. The missile display comes as tensions between South Korea and North Korea escalate due to North Korea's recent nuclear facility revelations and missile tests. The South Korean military also displays …

North Korea’s Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing two missiles
3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing two missiles

The Hindu  

North Korea said on Thursday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised successful tests of two types of missiles — one designed to carry a “super-large conventional warhead" and the other likely for a nuclear warhead, as he ordered officials to bolster up his country's military capabilities to repel US-led threats. The tests were apparent references to the multiple missile launches …

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles for second time in a week, neighbors say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles for second time in a week, neighbors say

The Independent  

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North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, Japan and South Korea say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, Japan and South Korea say

The Hindu  

North Korea on Wednesday test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, adding to its military demonstrations as tensions with Washington and neighbours escalate. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected North Korea firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles from north of its capital, Pyongyang, and said the weapons flew eastward. Experts …

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Wednesday test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, adding to its military demonstrations as tensions with Washington and neighbors escalate. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected North Korea firing multiple short-range ballistic missiles from north of its capital, Pyongyang, and said they …

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles

The Hindu  

North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula Thursday, Seoul's military reported, days after the nuclear-armed North marked a state anniversary. Japan's Defence Ministry also confirmed the launch of at least one suspected North Korean ballistic missile, with the coastguard warning vessels to take care. The United States and Seoul have accused North …

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, days after Kim Jong Un vowed to expand nuclear force
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, days after Kim Jong Un vowed to expand nuclear force

ABC  

North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean Peninsula, according to South Korea's military. North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country will increase number of nuclear weapons Photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stands at a podium with microphones Kim Jong Un said North Korea is facing a "grave threat" from what …

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, its neighbors said, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to put his nuclear force fully ready for battle with its rivals. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command separately reaffirmed that the U.S. security commitment to South Korea and Japan remains “ironclad.” The launches …

North Korea's Kim vows to put his nuclear force ready for combat with US
4 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows to put his nuclear force ready for combat with US

The Independent  

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Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power
4 months ago

Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance of strengthening naval power as he toured a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. A recent satellite imagery analysis by 38 North indicated that North Korea’s newest ballistic missile class submarine, the “Sinpo-C” class, was undergoing an extensive fitting-out period at the Sinpo South Shipyard. KCNA also …

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. and South Korean troops kicked off a large-scale exercise Monday aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again accused the allies of practicing an invasion. The annual summertime exercise comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the pace of both North Korea’s weapons demonstrations and the U.S.-South Korea …

Kim Jong-un shows off 250 new missile launchers ahead of US-South Korea military drills
5 months ago

Kim Jong-un shows off 250 new missile launchers ahead of US-South Korea military drills

The Independent  

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North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
5 months ago

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units at a ceremony where leader Kim Jong Un called for a ceaseless expansion of his military’s nuclear program to counter perceived U.S. threats, state media said Monday. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the launchers were freshly produced by the …

North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
5 months ago

North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

The Independent  

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North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
5 months ago

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea claims it is sending 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers toward its border with South Korea, in the latest bellicose declaration by leader Kim Jong Un against its neighbor. Sunday’s display in Pyongyang comes during a summer of heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea entering into a new military “strategic …

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea’s live-fire drills ’suicidal hysteria’
6 months ago

North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea’s live-fire drills ’suicidal hysteria’

The Hindu  

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps on July 8 if further provoked. The warning by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea resumed firing exercises near its tense land and sea borders with North Korea in the past two weeks. But its …

North Korea says its recent missile tests involved new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead'
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says its recent missile tests involved new ballistic missile with 'super-large warhead'

The Hindu  

North Korea said on July 2 it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a huge warhead, as the country is pushing to modernise its weapons arsenal to cope with what it calls U.S.-led threats. South Korea's military earlier said that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles from one of its southwestern towns in a northeastern direction …

North Korea brags of new missile with ‘super-large warhead.’ Outsiders doubt the North’s claim
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea brags of new missile with ‘super-large warhead.’ Outsiders doubt the North’s claim

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Tuesday it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials and experts who speculate the North likely fabricated a successful test to conceal a botched launch. The test apparently refers to the two ballistic missile launches that South Korea said …

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill

The Independent  

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North Korea launches a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea launches a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says

The Hindu  

North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, a day after the North vowed to take “offensive and overwhelming countermeasures” in response to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. On Sunday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement strongly denouncing the U.S., South Korea and Japan over …

North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill

India TV News  

North Korea conducted the test-firing of two ballistic missiles on Monday, according to South Korea's military. North Korea on 'Freedom Edge' drill On Sunday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement strongly denouncing the “Freedom Edge” drill, calling the US-South Korea-Japan partnership an Asian version of NATO. North Korea's missile advancements and regional tensions amid political developments Last week, …

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land

Al Jazeera  

The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed ‘Freedom Edge’. North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles and the second may have failed and blown up, possibly raining debris inland, South Korea’s military said. South Korean media, citing unidentified South Korean military sources, said it was highly likely the second …

North Korea launches a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea launches a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says

The Independent  

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North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired two ballistic missile Monday but one of them possibly flew abnormally, South Korea’s military said, a day after the North vowed “offensive and overwhelming” responses to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. On Sunday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement strongly denouncing the “Freedom Edge” drill, calling …

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile SEOUL -North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday, a claim rejected by South Korea as "deception" to mask a failed launch. The dispatch came a day after South Korea's military said North …

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea claims successful test to develop multiple warhead missile SEOUL, - North Korea has successfully conducted an important test aimed at developing missiles carrying multiple warheads, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday, a claim rejected by South Korea as "deception" to mask a failed launch. The dispatch came a day after South Korea's military said …

Suspected North Korean hypersonic missile exploded in flight, South Korea says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspected North Korean hypersonic missile exploded in flight, South Korea says

The Hindu  

A suspected hypersonic missile launched by North Korea exploded in flight on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, as North Korea protests the regional deployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier for a military drill with South Korea and Japan. The North Korean missile was launched at about 5:30 a.m. and was aimed toward the North’s eastern waters before the failure, South …

North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
7 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills involving the firing of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers to show the country's ability to carry out a preemptive attack on rival South Korea, state media reported May 31. North Korea has simulated nuclear strikes on South Korea numerous times, but the latest drills came after animosities on the Korean Peninsula rose over North …

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