G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises
1 year, 8 months ago

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Associated Press  

KARUIZAWA, Japan — Russian threats to nuke Ukraine. China is seen as one of the few nations that might influence Russia’s moves in Ukraine, and the foreign policy alignment between the world’s two largest autocracies will be a major focus in Karuizawa. “Japan’s leadership sees cooperation on security issues related to Ukraine as a possible avenue towards greater security cooperation in the Pacific,” Hall said. Kishida’s decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the leaders’ summit next month “signals Japan’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with one of China’s rivals. ___ NORTH KOREAN THREATS This year’s G7 talks are crucial in revitalizing diplomacy aimed at pressuring a hostile North Korea to return to disarmament negotiations, especially with a dysfunctional U.N. Security Council that’s divided between permanent members, according to Park Won Gon, a professor at Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.

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US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support
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1 week ago

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support

Firstpost  

The sanctions, which list North Korean banks, generals and other officials, as well as Russian oil shipping companies, are the latest U.S. measure aimed at disrupting North Korea’s support to Russia’s war in Ukraine A view shows flags of Russia and North Korea attached to a car during a ceremony welcoming Russia's President Vladimir Putin at an airport in Pyongyang, …

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
3 weeks, 4 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 …

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say
4 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say

CNN  

CNN — North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank. Located in the country’s second-largest city, Hamhung, the factory has been visited several times by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with North Korean state media previously touting its mass-production of tactical missiles. Now, …

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say
4 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say

CNN  

CNN — North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank. Located in the country’s second-largest city, Hamhung, the factory has been visited several times by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with North Korean state media previously touting its mass-production of tactical missiles. Now, …

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3
1 month ago

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3

Daily Mail  

Russia has warned that British support for Ukraine could 'lead to a collision between nuclear powers' in a grave threat as President Vladimir Putin vowed to launch more hypersonic missiles at targets in Ukraine. A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched as part of nuclear deterrence forces drills in Russia on October 29, 2024 Putin has said he will fire …

North Korean test of ICBM is condemned by two-thirds of UN Security Council
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korean test of ICBM is condemned by two-thirds of UN Security Council

The Independent  

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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 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 …

North Korea Fires New ICBM, Signaling Resolve to US, South Korea
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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’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's top diplomat set to hold talks in Moscow amid reports of troop deployment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea's top diplomat set to hold talks in Moscow amid reports of troop deployment

The Independent  

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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, 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’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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 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 …

Japan’s Security Agenda: Kishida’s Unfinished Business
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s Security Agenda: Kishida’s Unfinished Business

The Diplomat  

With his Cabinet’s approval rating languishing at its lowest levels, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced that he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ’s leadership election in September. The common consensus among political circles in Tokyo is that Kishida has achieved this transformation even more thoroughly than Abe by faithfully walking the path laid out by …

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 rumoured seventh nuclear test could happen during US elections, South Korea says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s rumoured seventh nuclear test could happen during US elections, South Korea says

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill
5 months, 3 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, …

As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies
5 months, 3 weeks ago

As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies

Associated Press  

GIMHAE AIR BASE, South Korea — The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea on Saturday, a step forward in Washington’s efforts to strengthen and lock in its security partnerships with key Asian allies in the face of growing threats from North Korea and China. “For trilateral exercises like …

How Russia-North Korea pact shows convergence of anti-West interests
6 months ago

How Russia-North Korea pact shows convergence of anti-West interests

Firstpost  

The Russian president’s visit to North Korea holds a lesson for the West on what happens when a power is pushed to the brink President Vladimir Putin completed a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Wednesday. This visit also marks a key moment for Kim for two reasons: first, he received Putin for the very first …

U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions
6 months ago

U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions

The Hindu  

Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on June 21 after the two countries this week deepened ties and agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression. Formally known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since 2006 for its nuclear and …

New Cold War: On the Russia-North Korea security pact, its likely fallout
6 months ago

New Cold War: On the Russia-North Korea security pact, its likely fallout

The Hindu  

The security pact reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, in which both countries promised mutual assistance “in the event of aggression”, has echoes from the Cold War era. When the Ukraine war dragged on and Russia came under western sanctions, Mr. Putin turned to Mr. Kim for ammunition and ballistic missiles. After …

Russia's Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea, vows to resist sanctions on Kim Jon Un
6 months ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea, vows to resist sanctions on Kim Jon Un

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin has promised to “resolutely oppose” Western interests and combat sanctions placed on Russia and North Korea in a statement made in North Korean media after arriving in Pyongyang to meet Kim Jong Un, news agency PTI reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang for a …

Putin hails North Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit
6 months ago

Putin hails North Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed North Korea for “firmly supporting” Moscow’s war in Ukraine ahead of a visit to Pyongyang set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries. Putin’s trip has triggered “concern” in Washington, after the Pentagon said last month debris analysis proved North Korean ballistic missiles were already being fired on Ukraine’s battlefields. Putin …

US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea’s launches and threats to use nukes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea’s launches and threats to use nukes

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and allies South Korea and Japan clashed with China and Russia Friday over North Korea’s latest satellite and ballistic missile launches and threats to use nuclear weapons that have escalated tensions in northeast Asia. This has turned the Korean Peninsula “into the most fragile zone in the world, fraught with the danger of outbreak …

US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea's launches and threats to use nukes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US and allies clash with China and Russia over North Korea's launches and threats to use nukes

The Independent  

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EU slaps new sanctions on North Korea in response to its missile program and support for Russia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EU slaps new sanctions on North Korea in response to its missile program and support for Russia

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union has slapped more sanctions on North Korea over its continued efforts to develop ballistic and nuclear missiles and its support for Russia. The EU started imposing restrictive measures on North Korea in 2006 in line with U.N. sanctions over its nuclear and missile tests. “The Council today sanctioned a further six individuals and three entities …

North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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North Korea fires volley of short-range ballistic missiles
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea fires volley of short-range ballistic missiles

Al Jazeera  

South Korea and US condemn launch and urge Pyongyang to ‘refrain from further unlawful and destabilising acts’. North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea’s military said, as it continues to develop its military weaponry in breach of international sanctions. The missile launch comes three days after North Korea’s attempt to put a second spy satellite into orbit …

U.S. fears Putin and Kim Jong-Un are planning a military October surprise to spark chaos before the election... as Russia supplies North Korea with nuclear technology
7 months ago

U.S. fears Putin and Kim Jong-Un are planning a military October surprise to spark chaos before the election... as Russia supplies North Korea with nuclear technology

Daily Mail  

U.S. officials are preparing for North Korea to undertake increasingly 'provocative' actions in the run-up to the November elections, as Pyongyang cements longstanding ties with Moscow. U.S. intelligence fears North Korea is planning increasingly provocative actions in the weeks before the U.S. November elections U.S. officials are anticipating the volatile Kim will ink a deal for increased military transfers from …

Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade
7 months ago

Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade

Al Jazeera  

Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine. Japan and South Korea have announced separate sanctions packages targeting companies, vessels or individuals allegedly involved in supplying North Korean weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, in violation of United Nations resolutions. Moscow-Pyongyang ties Also on Friday, South Korea …

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles a day after US and South Korea conduct a fighter jet drill
7 months, 1 week 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 Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’
7 months, 1 week ago

South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’

Al Jazeera  

The launches took place a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills. North Korea has test-fired short-range “ballistic missiles” towards the Sea of Japan, the South Korean military said, a day after it conducted joint drills with the United States using stealth fighter jets to simulate air combat. In a brief statement on Friday, …

Iran’s attack on Israel offers Kim Jong Un a test case of Western defenses
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s attack on Israel offers Kim Jong Un a test case of Western defenses

Live Mint  

SEOUL—The Iranian assault on Israel last month is likely to have drawn the keen interest of one world leader in particular: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. It adds to North Korea’s understanding of how its munitions might perform should it attack Japan or South Korea, two countries whose defenses are—like Israel—increasingly integrated with the U.S. And it comes as North …

North Korea will soon be able to flout sanctions more easily
7 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea will soon be able to flout sanctions more easily

Live Mint  

SEOUL—At a high-security location at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a group of investigators watched a presentation early last year with satellite imagery showing tankers picking up shipments in Chinese waters and elsewhere, and then traveling to North Korea’s oil facilities. The suggestion that North Korea’s oil tankers had ferried barrels of wine drew laughter from around the …

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