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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 …

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North Korea Tests Longest Flying ICBM, Marking a New Chapter in Its Missile Program
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if provoked with nukes
1 year ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns of ‘nuclear attack’ if provoked with nukes

Firstpost  

North Korea said this week it had tested its newest ICBM on Monday to gauge the war readiness of its nuclear forces against mounting US hostility North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy provokes it with nuclear weapons, state media reported on Thursday. Kim made the remark as …

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US flies bombers for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North’s long-range missile launch
1 year ago

US flies bombers for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North’s long-range missile launch

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The United States flew long-range bombers for joint drills with South Korea and Japan on Wednesday in a show of force against North Korea, days after the North performed its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months. The trilateral training off South Korea’s southern island of Jeju was meant to strengthen the countries’ joint response …

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Japan, S Korea, US hold joint drills after N Korea’s ICBM launch
1 year, 5 months ago

Japan, S Korea, US hold joint drills after N Korea’s ICBM launch

Al Jazeera  

South Korean Navy says latest exercise is aimed at mastering the allies’ response to a North Korean ballistic missile launch. Japan, South Korea and the United States have held a joint naval missile defence exercise to counter North Korea’s “nuclear and missile threats”, days after Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile. The drill on Sunday was conducted in international waters …

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‘Grave threat’: US, Japan, S Korea slam missile test by N Korea
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Grave threat’: US, Japan, S Korea slam missile test by N Korea

Al Jazeera  

US says commitment to security of South Korea and Japan is backed by ‘full range of capabilities, including nuclear’. Two days earlier, North Korea slammed a US plan to deploy nuclear submarines near the Korean Peninsula, warning that the move could “incite the worst crisis of nuclear conflict in practice”. On Thursday, North Korea’s United Nations ambassador, Kim Song, told …

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North Korea's Kim vows to boost nuke capability after observing new ICBM launch
1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea's Kim vows to boost nuke capability after observing new ICBM launch

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further bolster his country's nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the country's second test flight of a new Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile designed to strike the mainland U.S., state media reported July 13. Mr. Kim's statement suggests North Korea would ramp up weapons testing activities to expand its arsenals in response to recent …

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North Korea’s Kim ecstatic at second test of solid-fuel ICBM
1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea’s Kim ecstatic at second test of solid-fuel ICBM

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un clapped in delight as the country successfully launched its newest intercontinental ballistic missile – the solid-fuel Hwasong-18 – state media images showed. Dressed in a white suit and flanked by his wife and key aides, Kim personally oversaw the second test of the ICBM on Wednesday, state media said. The missile, which North Korea …

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North Korea fires its first ICBM in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights
1 year, 5 months ago

North Korea fires its first ICBM in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile in three months on Wednesday, days after it threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called provocative United States reconnaissance activity near its territory. Matsuno denounced North Korea’s repeated missile launches as “threats to the peace and safety of Japan, the region and international society.” In a trilateral …

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North Korea says ICBM test aimed to strike fear into enemies
1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea says ICBM test aimed to strike fear into enemies

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile to “strike fear into the enemies” as South Korea and Japan agreed at a summit to work closely on regional security with the United States and staged military exercises around the region. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim supervised the test-firing of the …

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North Korea says ICBM launch was response to rivals' drills
1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea says ICBM launch was response to rivals' drills

The Hindu  

North Korea said March 17 that its latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch was intended to send a “stronger warning” over combined U.S. military exercises with South Korea, blaming those for creating a “most unstable security environment” in the region. Thursday’s launch from North Korea’s capital area came hours before South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol traveled to Tokyo for a …

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With ballistic missile launch, Kim Jong-un wanted to…
1 year, 9 months ago

With ballistic missile launch, Kim Jong-un wanted to…

Hindustan Times  

North Korea launched the most powerful ballistic missile in its arsenal just before a summit between Japan and South Korea, with leader Kim Jong Un saying he wanted to “strike fear into the enemies,” its state media said. A TV screen shows a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway …

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North Korea launches ICBM before South Korea-Japan summit
1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea launches ICBM before South Korea-Japan summit

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday just hours before the leaders of South Korea and Japan were to meet at a Tokyo summit expected to be overshadowed by North Korean nuclear threats. The North’s first ICBM test in a month and third weapons test this week also comes as South Korean and U.S. troops …

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North Korea launches ICBM ahead of South Korea-Japan summit
1 year, 9 months ago

North Korea launches ICBM ahead of South Korea-Japan summit

Al Jazeera  

The third missile test this week comes as leaders of Japan and South Korea prepare to hold their first summit in years. North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into its eastern waters, just hours before South Korea’s president was due to fly to Japan for the first summit between the two countries in years, with the situation in …

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North Korea threatens to turn Pacific into ‘firing range’ as it tests nuclear-capable launcher
1 year, 10 months ago

North Korea threatens to turn Pacific into ‘firing range’ as it tests nuclear-capable launcher

The Independent  

North Korea said it fired projectiles in the first tests of its nuclear-capable launcher, a day after it tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile of 2023. The tests were followed by a stark warning from the powerful and outspoken sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who told the US the country would turn the Pacific into a “firing range”, …

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US holds drills with Asian allies after North Korea’s ICBM launch
1 year, 10 months ago

US holds drills with Asian allies after North Korea’s ICBM launch

Al Jazeera  

Joint air exercises conducted after Pyongyang launches long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan. The United States has held air exercises with South Korea and Japan involving strategic bombers, a day after North Korea fired a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile. “ strengthened the combined operation capability and affirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defence of the Korean …

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North Korea slams Japan's military build-up as US flies bombers, stealth jets in show of force
2 years ago

North Korea slams Japan's military build-up as US flies bombers, stealth jets in show of force

ABC  

North Korea has condemned a planned military build-up outlined in Japan's new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Key points: Japan recently unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War II North Korea says the build-up presents a "serious challenge" to international peace, and has hinted …

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N Korea warns of ‘all-out’ nuclear response to US ‘aggression’
2 years, 1 month ago

N Korea warns of ‘all-out’ nuclear response to US ‘aggression’

Al Jazeera  

North Korea has promised to ‘resolutely react’ to US threat of nuclear weapons use with its own nuclear capabilities. The United Nations Security Council, at the behest of Japan, South Korea and the US will gather on Monday to discuss North Korea’s latest missile launch. North Korea test-fired what it said was a Hwasong-17 ICBM, which can travel up to …

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Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats
2 years, 1 month ago

Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim Jong …

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North Korea test-fires ICBM with range to strike entire US
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea test-fires ICBM with range to strike entire US

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed near Japanese waters Friday in its second major weapons test this month that showed a potential ability to launch nuclear strikes on all of the U.S. mainland. Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said that depending on the weight of a potential warhead, the missile had a range …

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World leaders condemn North Korea’s ‘brazen’ ICBM launch
2 years, 1 month ago

World leaders condemn North Korea’s ‘brazen’ ICBM launch

The Independent  

North Korea’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile test, suspected to be one of its most powerful projectiles yet, was roundly condemned by major global powers and overshadowed the high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Thailand. The White House in a separate statement said it condemns North Korea’s “dangerous and reckless decision to launch a long-range ballistic missile over Japan”. Canada’s prime …

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North Korea fires suspected ICBM into the sea, lands inside Japan's exclusive economic zone
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea fires suspected ICBM into the sea, lands inside Japan's exclusive economic zone

ABC  

North Korea has fired what was apparently an intercontinental ballistic missile, a day after it launched a smaller missile and warned of "fiercer military responses" to the US boosting its regional security presence. Key points: Japan says the missile landed roughly 210 kilometres west of Hokkaido The test comes a day after another test, of a short-range ballistic missile ICBMs …

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North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say, residents in Japan told to shelter
2 years, 1 month ago

North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say, residents in Japan told to shelter

India Today  

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile that triggered an alert for residents in parts of central and northern Japan to seek shelter. Officials in South Korea and Japan said the missile may have been an ICBM, which are North Korea's longest-range weapons, and are designed to carry a nuclear warhead to …

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N Korea fires missiles, ‘including ICBM’, as Biden ends Asia tour
2 years, 6 months ago

N Korea fires missiles, ‘including ICBM’, as Biden ends Asia tour

Al Jazeera  

Seoul, South Korea – North Korea has test-fired three missiles off its east coast, including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the governments of South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the first missile was launched from the Sunan area in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, at 6am local time on Wednesday. South Korea’s President …

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