North Korea condemns drills by U.S., Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea condemns drills by U.S., Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'

The Hindu  

North Korea denounced on June 30 joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them an "Asian version of NATO" and warning of "fatal consequences". U.S., South Korean and Japanese leaders agreed at a trilateral summit last year to conduct annual drills as a sign of unity in the face of North Korea's nuclear threats and China's rising regional influence. provocative military muscle-flexing against the DPRK," Pyongyang's Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by the state-run KCNA news agency on June 30, referring to the North's official name. North Korea is accused of breaching arms control measures by supplying weapons to Russia to use in its war in Ukraine, and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit with leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang this month in a show of unity.

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North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting with the Russian defence minister, state media reported. North Korea has wholly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a defensive response to NATO’s “reckless” eastward advance and US-led moves to stamp out Russia’s position as a …

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says
1 month ago

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South Korean official said Friday. Many observers say North Korea has likely felt the urgent need to boost its air defense capabilities after it last month accused South Korea of flying …

Top DPRK leader calls for upgrading military equipment
1 month ago

Top DPRK leader calls for upgrading military equipment

China Daily  

SEOUL - The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has called for upgrading military equipment and developing ultra-modern weapons as a weaponry exhibition kicked off in Pyongyang to demonstrate the country's military capabilities. Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made the remarks on Thursday …

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
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1 month, 1 week ago

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to Russia-North Korea treaty. The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a joint news conference to denounce the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Biden emphasised on Friday that the US alliance with Japan and South …

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — President Joe Biden on Friday praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U.S. at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.” Biden spoke at the start of a meeting in Peru with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the …

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 …

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships
1 month, 1 week ago

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships

Firstpost  

Washington is actively collaborating with Japan and South Korea to address security concerns tied to North Korea’s defence cooperation with Moscow Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. Speaking at a forum on nuclear and radiological terrorism in Bucharest, Under …

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 …

South Korea and EU Warn of Nuclear Tech Transfer from Russia to North Korea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea and EU Warn of Nuclear Tech Transfer from Russia to North Korea

Firstpost  

North Korea's troop deployment in Russia raises fears of technology transfer between the two countries, potentially bolstering Pyongyang's nuclear and missile capabilities. South Korea and the EU condemn the deployment and call for its immediate withdrawal. The deployment is seen as a violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions and could escalate the ongoing conflict between North Korea and Ukraine. …

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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South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

LA Times  

South Korea and the European Union on Monday strongly condemned North Korea’s reported dispatch of troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concern that Russia could reward North Korea with transfers of sensitive technology to enhance its nuclear and missile programs. After a meeting in Seoul, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and EU foreign policy chief Josep …

USA launches supersonic long-range bomber in South Korea after Kim Jong Un brags about 'world's strongest strategic missile' following successful test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USA launches supersonic long-range bomber in South Korea after Kim Jong Un brags about 'world's strongest strategic missile' following successful test

Daily Mail  

The United States has launched a supersonic long-range bomber in South Korea as part of a joint air drill after Kim Jong Un bragged about having the 'world's strongest strategic missile' following successful test. Experts say the missile could reach targets in the mainland US The drill mobilised the US' B-1B bomber, South Korea's F-15K and KF-16 fighter jets, and …

US conducts long-range bomber exercise with South Korea and Japan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US conducts long-range bomber exercise with South Korea and Japan

The Independent  

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North Korea Claims to Have Developed 'World's Strongest' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea Claims to Have Developed 'World's Strongest' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Firstpost  

North Korea has successfully tested a new ICBM, called the 'Hwasong-19', which is considered the world's strongest strategic missile. The missile, which flew higher and stayed in the air for a longer duration than any other weapon the country has launched so far, is a significant milestone in North Korea's nuclear program. The launch also underscores the country's pursuit of …

DPRK Successfully Tests ICBM Hwasongpho-19, Demonstrating Strategic Deterrence
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DPRK Successfully Tests ICBM Hwasongpho-19, Demonstrating Strategic Deterrence

China Daily  

The DPRK conducted a successful test of its latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19, demonstrating the country's strategic capabilities and deterring potential threats. The missile flew for 5,156 seconds before landing in the open waters off the country's east coast, with no negative impact on neighboring countries. The test further updated the country's strategic missile capability and showcased its advanced strategic deterrent, which …

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

China Daily  

SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a "crucial" test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasongpho-19 on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday. The test updated the recent record of the strategic missile capability of the DPRK and demonstrated the modernity and credibility of the country's powerful strategic deterrent, and the latest strategic …

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DPRK test-fires latest ICBM Hwasongpho-19

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 05:52 SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a "crucial" test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasongpho-19 on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday. The test updated the recent record of the strategic missile capability of the DPRK and demonstrated the modernity and credibility of the country's powerful strategic …

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 …

North Korea Fires New ICBM, Heightening Tensions in the Region
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea Fires New ICBM, Heightening Tensions in the Region

The Hindu  

North Korea launches a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten the U.S. mainland. The missile, which is described as an ICBM, was launched in a test on Thursday (October 31, 2024) and is believed to be the country's first test of a new, more agile weapon targeting the U.S. The launch comes as the U.S., South Korea and Japan …

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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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 …

DPRK Denies Military Drill with Allies, Blames US for Provocations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

DPRK Denies Military Drill with Allies, Blames US for Provocations

China Daily  

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has condemned the United States for its recent military drill with allies, stating that these actions exacerbate the already heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The DPRK expressed particular concern over the joint air drill codenamed 'Freedom Flag' with South Korea and Australia, which the United States openly stated was aimed at the …

North Korea's Training Corps in Russia: A Threat to Global Security
2 months ago

North Korea's Training Corps in Russia: A Threat to Global Security

India Today  

Russia's war in Ukraine is bleeding into Asia, with North Korea potentially playing a significant role in the conflict. Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest that North Korea has been supplying Russia with weapons and military equipment, including ballistic missiles and artillery. This could escalate the war into a global conflict, with significant consequences for regional security. The news also highlights Russia's …

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 …

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 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 …

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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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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US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US to revamp military command in Japan amid China’s threats

Al Jazeera  

The US defence chief says the US command’s upgrade in Japan is the most significant progress in their alliance. “The United States will upgrade the US Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters with expanded missions and operational responsibilities,” US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters on Sunday after the so-called “2+2” talks between the defence and foreign ministers …

Threat from North Korea and China greater than ever: Japan
5 months, 1 week ago

Threat from North Korea and China greater than ever: Japan

The Hindu  

China and Russia’s joint military activities around Japan are of “grave concern” and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo’s Defence Ministry said Friday, July 12, 2024. North Korea, meanwhile, which often conducts missile tests in Japan’s direction, poses a “more grave and imminent threat to Japan’s national security than ever before”. ‘Strategic challenge’ This year’s paper noted …

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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