North Korea plans to launch satellite by June 4: Japan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea plans to launch satellite by June 4: Japan

Al Jazeera  

Sanctions-breaking launch follows Pyongyang’s third and successful attempt to launch a spy satellite in November. North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a satellite between May 27 and June 4, after putting its first spy satellite into orbit at the third attempt last November. The Japanese Coastguard said the eight-day launch window began at midnight on Sunday into Monday, with North Korea detailing three maritime danger zones near the Korean Peninsula and the Philippines island of Luzon where the satellite-carrying rocket’s debris might fall. Officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea held phone discussions after the notice was issued and urged Pyongyang to suspend the plan as a satellite launch using ballistic missile technology would be in violation of United Nations resolutions, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Nuclear-armed North Korea placed its first spy satellite in orbit in November, following two unsuccessful attempts, in a move that drew widespread condemnation.

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Satellite images show North Korea breaking sanctions to get million barrels of oil from Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite images show North Korea breaking sanctions to get million barrels of oil from Russia

The Independent  

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election
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2 months, 1 week 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 New ICBM, Signaling Resolve to US, South Korea
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2 months, 2 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 beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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 Diplomatic Mission to Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Diplomatic Mission to Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine

Associated Press  

North Korea sends a high-level delegation to Russia, indicating their growing military cooperation and potential involvement in the war in Ukraine. The visit comes as South Korea and Western nations express concerns about North Korean involvement, as it could potentially prolong Russia's aggression and provide technology that could enhance North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program. The announcement also highlights …

North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill
6 months, 2 weeks 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, …

‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order

Al Jazeera  

Two leaders signed mutual defence pact during Russian president’s high-profile visit to North Korea, his first in 24 years. When triumph proved elusive, he went all in, hell-bent on winning even if it meant destroying his country; severing the critical diplomatic, security, and trade ties with the West; and weaponizing everything at his disposal.” The latest deal replaces the Friendship, …

North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea

The Independent  

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North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea fires missile barrage toward its eastern waters days after failed satellite launch

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Thursday fired a barrage of suspected ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military, days after its attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure but still drew strong condemnation from its rivals. Thursday’s launches came after North Korea flew hundreds of trash-carrying balloons toward the South since …

How failed spy satellite launch works in North Korea's favour: 'Tried new fuel'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How failed spy satellite launch works in North Korea's favour: 'Tried new fuel'

Hindustan Times  

North Korea's latest military reconaissance satellite launch ended in failure as the rocket exploded and fell into the Yellow Sea shortly after liftoff. Tried a new ‘liquid oxygen and petroleum engine’: North Korea North Korea said that tried a new "liquid oxygen and petroleum engine" with the rocket which failed during its first stage. The Chollima-1, which also had explosive …

North Korean spy satellite Malligyong explodes in flight as latest launch fails
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean spy satellite Malligyong explodes in flight as latest launch fails

The Independent  

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North Korea's attempt to launch second military satellite fails, quelling fears of improved missile capability
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's attempt to launch second military satellite fails, quelling fears of improved missile capability

ABC  

In short: North Korea attempted to launch a rocket carrying a military spy satellite into space. North Korea's state media said a rocket carrying the spy satellite exploded in mid-air shortly after launch on Monday. South Korea's Unification Ministry previously suggested that North Korea's launch of a second rocket satellite would signal "a provocation that seriously threatens our and regional …

North Korean rocket carrying its second spy satellite explodes in mid-air
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean rocket carrying its second spy satellite explodes in mid-air

The Hindu  

A rocket launched by North Korea to deploy the country's second spy satellite exploded shortly after liftoff on Monday, state media reported, in a setback for leader Kim Jong Un's hopes to field satellites to monitor the U.S. and South Korea. Earlier on Monday, North Korea had notified Japan’s coast guard about its plans to launch “a satellite rocket,” with …

North Korea appears to have fired a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea appears to have fired a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea say

The Hindu  

North Korea on Monday launched a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea said, hours after North Korea announced plans to put a rocket into orbit apparently carrying its second military reconnaissance satellite. North Korea had earlier notified Japan's coast guard about its plans to launch “a satellite rocket” during a launch window from Monday through June 3. North …

North Korea fires missile after warning of satellite launch: Japan & South Korea
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea fires missile after warning of satellite launch: Japan & South Korea

Hindustan Times  

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on a southern path off its west coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, hours after Pyongyang said it would be launching a satellite some time before June 4. The launch would likely be the nuclear-armed North's attempt to place a second spy satellite into orbit. Japan said over its J-Alert broadcasting system that …

North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A rocket launched by North Korea to deploy the country’s second spy satellite exploded shortly after liftoff Monday, state media reported, in a setback for leader Kim Jong Un’s hopes to operate multiple satellites to better monitor the U.S. and South Korea. Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara called the North’s launch “a serious challenge to the …

North Korea's attempt to put second military spy satellite into orbit failed, exploded in mid-air
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's attempt to put second military spy satellite into orbit failed, exploded in mid-air

India TV News  

North Korea's latest endeavour to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed, as reported by the country's state media. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launch trajectory, believed to be of a spy satellite fired from North Korea's main space centre, in the northeast at 10:44 p.m. on Monday. North Korea's first spy satellite launch This failed …

North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded mid-flight
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded mid-flight

Al Jazeera  

Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA. “The launch of the new satellite carrier rocket failed when it exploded in mid-air during the flight of the first stage,” the deputy director general of North Korea’s National Aerospace Technology Administration said in a report carried by state media. …

North Korea plans to launch satellite rocket by June 4: Japan Coast Guard
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea plans to launch satellite rocket by June 4: Japan Coast Guard

The Hindu  

North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a satellite by June 4, Japanese media reported Monday citing the coast guard, after Seoul said Pyongyang was preparing to put another military spy satellite into orbit. The Japanese Coast Guard said the eight-day launch window began at midnight Sunday into Monday, with North Korea’s notice designating three maritime danger zones …

North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite during an eight-day period starting Monday, drawing quick, strong rebukes from neighbors South Korea and Japan. North Korea’s planned launch is thought to be an attempt to put its second military spy satellite into orbit. South Korea’s military said Friday it …

North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its second military spy satellite into space, South Korea’s military said Friday, as animosities remain high over the North’s continued weapons tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later told a key governing party meeting that his country would launch three additional military spy satellites in 2024. On …

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles a day after US and South Korea conduct a fighter jet drill
7 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles a day after US and South Korea conduct a fighter jet drill

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill that the North views as a major security threat. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons launched from the North’s east …

South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea
9 months, 1 week ago

South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea

The Hindu  

South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year – North Korea in November and South Korea in December — amid heightened animosities. During a key political conference in late December, North Korean …

South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea
9 months, 1 week ago

South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year — North Korea in November and South Korea in December — amid heightened animosities. South Korea’s first spy satellite launch …

South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit
9 months, 1 week ago

South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit

Al Jazeera  

Seoul and Pyongyang are in a race to put more reconnaissance satellites into orbit amid rising tensions on the peninsula. South Korea has successfully launched its second military reconnaissance satellite, days after North Korea reiterated its intention to launch multiple spy satellites this year. The satellite entered orbit after its launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the John …

North Korea’s first spy satellite ‘alive’ and working, space expert says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea’s first spy satellite ‘alive’ and working, space expert says

The Independent  

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Japan launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles
1 year ago

Japan launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles

The Hindu  

Japan launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on January 12 on a mission to watch movements at military sites in North Korea and improve responses to natural disasters. The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the optical satellite as part of Tokyo’s reconnaissance effort to …

US, Ukraine, dozens more condemn alleged Russia-North Korea arms transfers
1 year ago

US, Ukraine, dozens more condemn alleged Russia-North Korea arms transfers

Al Jazeera  

Foreign ministers of nearly 50 countries say such activities breach UN sanctions on North Korea. In a joint statement, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the foreign ministers from some 47 countries including Argentina, Australia, Guatemala, Japan and South Korea, condemned the alleged arms transfers in the “strongest possible terms”, saying the …

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un promises launch of new spy satellites in 2024
1 year ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un promises launch of new spy satellites in 2024

The Independent  

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Will launch 3 more spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024: Kim Jong Un
1 year ago

Will launch 3 more spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024: Kim Jong Un

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will launch three additional military spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons and introduce modern unmanned combat equipment in 2024, as he called for "overwhelming" war readiness to cope with US-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday. He also ordered authorities to press ahead with work to manufacture more nuclear weapons …

North Korea to launch three new spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024
1 year ago

North Korea to launch three new spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un said his country will launch three additional military spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons and introduce modern unmanned combat equipment in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday. South Korea’s spy agency said last week that North Korea will likely launch military provocations and …

North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable
1 year ago

North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has said it will launch three more military spy satellites, build military drones and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024, continuing a military modernisation programme that saw a record number of weapons tests this year. Kim said he could not ignore such US deployments, claiming such weapons had completely transformed South Korea into a “forward military base and …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to launch 3 more spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024
1 year ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to launch 3 more spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons in 2024

India TV News  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with US-led confrontational moves and said that his country will launch three additional military spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons and introduce modern unmanned combat equipment in 2024, state media reported on Sunday. During the five-day meeting that concluded on Saturday, Kim said that steps taken …

North Korea's Kim vows to bolster war readiness to repel 'unprecedented' US-led confrontations
1 year ago

North Korea's Kim vows to bolster war readiness to repel 'unprecedented' US-led confrontations

The Independent  

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North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and US step up deterrence plans
1 year ago

North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and US step up deterrence plans

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said, in a possible display of defiance against the latest steps by Washington and Seoul to tighten their nuclear deterrence plans against North Korean threats. North Korea’s latest launch followed high-level security talks between American and South Korean officials in Washington over …

US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea’s nuclear program
1 year, 1 month ago

US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea’s nuclear program

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Saturday called for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles, its cybertheft activities and alleged arms transfers to Russia. And those continue and they represent a grave concern for us.” South Korean intelligence and military officials …

National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat
1 year, 1 month ago

National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s growing military threat and other regional security issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia. South Korea’s presidential office said its national security office director, Cho Tae-yong, will host a three-way meeting …

North Korea accuses U.S. of double standards for letting South Korea launch spy satellite from U.S. soil
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea accuses U.S. of double standards for letting South Korea launch spy satellite from U.S. soil

The Hindu  

North Korea on December 4 accused the United States of double standards, slamming it for letting rival South Korea launch a spy satellite from U.S. territory after condemning the North’s earlier satellite launch. Unlike the South Korean launch, North Korea’s satellite liftoff drew immediate, strong rebukes from Washington, Seoul and their partners because it violated U.N. Security Council resolutions. After …

North Korea accuses US of double standards for letting South Korea launch spy satellite from US soil
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea accuses US of double standards for letting South Korea launch spy satellite from US soil

The Independent  

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North Korea says interference with its satellites would be declaration of war
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea says interference with its satellites would be declaration of war

ABC  

North Korea said it would consider any interference with its satellite operations a declaration of war and would mobilise its war deterrence if any attack against its strategic assets were imminent. Key points: If the US interfered with North Korea's satellites, it said it would retaliate by destroying US spy satellites North Korea says it successfully launched its first military …

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same
1 year, 1 month ago

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same

The Hindu  

South Korea launched its first military spy satellite into space Friday, a little over a week after North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time as tensions rise between the rivals. South Korea had no military reconnaissance satellites of its own in space and has partially resorted to the United States' spy satellites …

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same
1 year, 1 month ago

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same

New Indian Express  

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE : South Korea launched its first military spy satellite into space Friday, a little over a week after North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time as tensions rise between the rivals. South Korea had no military reconnaissance satellites of its own in space and has partially resorted to …

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same
1 year, 1 month ago

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same

Associated Press  

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — South Korea launched its first military spy satellite into space Friday, a little over a week after North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time as tensions rise between the rivals. South Korea had no military reconnaissance satellites of its own in space and has partially resorted …

Kim’s sister rejects US offer of dialogue with North Korea and vows more satellite launches
1 year, 1 month ago

Kim’s sister rejects US offer of dialogue with North Korea and vows more satellite launches

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday dismissed U.S. calls for a return to diplomacy and lambasted its condemnations of the North’s recent spy satellite launch, vowing more launches in violation of U.N. bans. During a U.N. Security Council meeting earlier this week, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda …

Kim's sister rejects US offer of dialogue with North Korea and vows more satellite launches
1 year, 1 month ago

Kim's sister rejects US offer of dialogue with North Korea and vows more satellite launches

The Independent  

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South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North’s satellite launch
1 year, 1 month ago

South Korea delays its own spy satellite liftoff, days after North’s satellite launch

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has postponed the planned launch of its first military spy satellite set for this Thursday, officials said, days after rival North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time. South Korea currently has no military reconnaissance satellites of its own and partially resorts to U.S. spy satellites to …

N Korea defends satellite launch at UN, as Kim ‘studies’ images of Pentagon
1 year, 1 month ago

N Korea defends satellite launch at UN, as Kim ‘studies’ images of Pentagon

Al Jazeera  

The launch of the spy satellite last week was slammed by Western powers as well as Pyongyang’s neighbours. North Korea’s ambassador made a rare appearance at the United Nations Security Council to defend his country’s launch of a spy satellite, as Pyongyang’s state media said leader Kim Jong Un received satellite images of the White House and Pentagon. Western powers, …

North Korea warns to deploy troops on South Korea border, vows more satellite launches
1 year, 1 month ago

North Korea warns to deploy troops on South Korea border, vows more satellite launches

Firstpost  

Nuclear-armed North Korea launched the satellite on Tuesday, saying it successfully entered orbit and was transmitting photographs, but South Korean defence officials and analysts said its capabilities have not been independently verified. North Korea’s foreign ministry said the launch of a reconnaissance satellite last week was prompted by the need to monitor the United States and its allies, state media …

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