South Korea Unveils Most Powerful Missile, Signaling Threat to North Korea
2 months, 3 weeks 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 other advanced weapons and military equipment during the ceremony, highlighting its military might and deterring any potential North Korean aggression.

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North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
1 month ago

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some of the thousands of North Korean troops deployed in Russia have begun engaging in combat, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Wednesday. The South Korean assessment came after Russia warned Monday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to …

North Korea tests exploding drones designed to crash into target
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 Fires Multiple Short-Range Missiles as US Election Looms
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 Fires Barrage Of Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Ahead Of U.S. Election
1 month, 2 weeks 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border

Associated Press  

Satellite images reveal that North Korea has dug large border trenches after demolishing road and rail links on its heavily armed border with South Korea. The trenches are approximately 1.7 kilometers (1 mile) long and about seven meters (23 feet) wide, with large piles of dirt on either side of them.

North Korea conducts longest test of intercontinental ballistic missile yet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea conducts longest test of intercontinental ballistic missile yet

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires New ICBM, Signaling Resolve to US, South Korea
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks 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 launches new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten U.S.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea launches new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten U.S.

NPR  

North Korea launches new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten U.S. toggle caption Lee Jin-man/AP SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland and occurring days ahead of the U.S. election. toggle caption Korean Central News Agency/KCNA via …

North Korea’s long-range missile test signals its improved, potential capability to attack U.S.
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s long-range missile test signals its improved, potential capability to attack U.S.

LA Times  

A TV screen shows an image of North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul on Thursday. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea could have tested a new, solid-fueled long-range ballistic missile on a steep angle, an attempt to avoid neighboring countries. Jung Chang Wook, head of the …

North Korea test-launches a ballistic missile toward the sea, South Korea says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat

The Independent  

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South Korean military says the North appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Korean military says the North appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests

The Independent  

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North Korea Fires Longest ICBM Yet, Evasive of Japan's Zone
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Growing Concern for the Region
2 months ago

North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Growing Concern for the Region

CNN  

Growing intelligence suggests that North Korea may be preparing to send troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly warned that North Korean troops are joining Russia's war, and South Korea's spy agency has also expressed concern. The deployment of North Korean troops could have significant implications for Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as it would be the first time …

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and US – again
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un threatens to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and US – again

The Independent  

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South Korea unveils most powerful missile, which can reach North Korea’s underground bunkers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea unveils most powerful missile, which can reach North Korea’s underground bunkers

The Hindu  

South Korea unveiled its most powerful ballistic missile and other weapons targeting North Korea during a massive Armed Forces Day ceremony on Tuesday as the South's President warned the North's regime would collapse if it attempts to use nuclear weapons. South Korea’s weapons displays and warning against North Korea came after the latter recently rose regional animosities by disclosing its …

North Korea vows response to US submarine’s visit to South Korea
2 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea vows response to US submarine’s visit to South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed Tuesday to boost the country’s nuclear war capability and take other steps to protest the recent arrival of a nuclear-powered U.S. submarine in South Korea. In a statement carried by state media, Kim Yo Jong said that the submarine’s visit “clearly reveals the frantic military …

North Korea’s Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing two missiles
3 months 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 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 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 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 offers first glimpse of secretive weapons-grade uranium facility
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korea offers first glimpse of secretive weapons-grade uranium facility

ABC  

North Korea has offered its first glimpse into a secretive facility used to produce weapons-grade uranium, as state media reported on Friday that leader Kim Jong Un visited the area and called for stronger efforts to "exponentially" increase the number of his nuclear weapons. A ministry statement said North Korea's "illegal" pursuit of nuclear weapons was in "clear violation of …

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Kim Jong-un says North Korea will grow nuclear arsenal ‘exponentially’ in surprise speech
3 months, 1 week ago

Kim Jong-un says North Korea will grow nuclear arsenal ‘exponentially’ in surprise speech

The Independent  

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North Korea's Kim vows to put his nuclear force ready for combat with US
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country will increase number of nuclear weapons, according to state media
3 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country will increase number of nuclear weapons, according to state media

ABC  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the country is implementing a policy to "exponentially" increase its number of nuclear weapons, according to state media. In a speech on North Korea's founding anniversary on Monday, Mr Kim said the country must more thoroughly prepare its "nuclear capability and its readiness to use it properly at any given time in ensuring …

North Korea shows new drone attacking a target as Seoul and US hold large military exercises
3 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea shows new drone attacking a target as Seoul and US hold large military exercises

Deccan Chronicle  

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a demonstration of new exploding drones designed to crash into targets, state media said Monday, as the U.S. and South Korea engage in joint military drills. North Korean test photos showed a white drone with X-shaped tails and wings supposedly crashing into and destroying a target resembling South Korea’s main …

North Korea shows new drone attacking a target as Seoul and US hold large military exercises
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea shows new drone attacking a target as Seoul and US hold large military exercises

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a demonstration of new exploding drones designed to crash into targets, state media said Monday, as the U.S. and South Korea engage in joint military drills. North Korean test photos showed a white drone with X-shaped tails and wings supposedly crashing into and destroying a target resembling South Korea’s …

South Korea, U.S. kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats
4 months ago

South Korea, U.S. kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats

The Hindu  

South Korea and the United States kicked off annual summertime military exercises on Monday, seeking to boost their joint readiness to fend off North Korea’s weapons and cyber threats. “South Korea will separately carry out the simultaneous government-led Ulchi civil defence drills, under the scenario of a nuclear attack by the North,” officials said. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol …

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

South Korea, U.S. to stage annual drills over North Korea's missile, cyber threats
4 months, 1 week ago

South Korea, U.S. to stage annual drills over North Korea's missile, cyber threats

The Hindu  

South Korea and the United States will begin annual summertime military drills next week to ramp up their capability to counter North Korea's weapons and cyber threats, officials said on Monday. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, set to run from August 19 to 29, as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile programmes and tries to launch reconnaissance …

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats
4 months, 1 week ago

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States will begin their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats, the allies said Monday. South Korean and U.S. military officials said this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, will include …

Kim Jong-un shows off 250 new missile launchers ahead of US-South Korea military drills
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border
4 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in neighbouring South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a ceremony to mark the delivery of 250 new tactical ballistic missile launchers to military units at the border. North Korea has been expanding its range of mobile short-range weapons designed to overwhelm missile …

North Korea claims it’s sending 250 new missile launchers toward the South Korean border
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

South Korea Warns North May Do Nuclear Test Near US Election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea Warns North May Do Nuclear Test Near US Election

Live Mint  

North Korea may be considering a nuclear test near the time the US presidential election is held to raise its profile, South Korea’s defense minister said, as Kim Jong Un rolls out new warheads capable of striking the US and its allies in Asia. “North Korea has completed preparations to conduct a nuclear test when a decision is made,” Shin …

South Korea to deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones
5 months, 1 week ago

South Korea to deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones

ABC  

South Korea will begin deploying drone-melting laser weapons designed to shoot down North Korean unmanned aerial vehicles this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration told AFP that the new laser weapons — dubbed the "Star Wars Project" by the South — are invisible and noise-free, require no additional ammunition, operate solely on electricity and cost only about 2,000 won per …

US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats
5 months, 1 week ago

US and South Korea sign joint nuclear deterrence guidelines in face of North Korean threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. and South Korea signed joint nuclear deterrence guidelines for the first time, a basic yet important step in their efforts to improve their ability to respond to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats. The two leaders authorized “the U.S.-ROK Guidelines for Nuclear Deterrence and Nuclear Operations on the Korean Peninsula,” which were signed by defense …

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