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North Korea claims missile tests were practice for attacks on South Korea and US

The regime said tests were in protest at massive US-South Korean air force drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal, calling them an “open provocation and dangerous war drill”

Daily Mirror

North Korea claims missile tests were simulated attack on U.S. and South Korean targets

South Korea's Navy said today it had recovered suspected debris of Pyongyang's ballistic missile that landed near South Korean waters.

Axios

Fears over MORE North Korea missiles as Kim Jong-un warns of military response

North Korea said it will respond to the exercises with "sustained, resolute and overwhelming practical military measures" and lambasted the US-South Korea drills as "military confrontation hysteria"

Daily Mirror

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N Korea condemns US-S Korea drills, promises ‘merciless’ response

KCNA says recent launches were designed to simulate attacks on air bases, aircraft and a major South Korean city.

Al Jazeera

North Korea says launches were simulated attack, as South recovers missile parts

North Korea said on Monday that its recent missile launches were simulated strikes on South Korea and the United States as the two countries held a "dangerous war drill", while the South said it had recovered parts of a North Korean missile near its coast.

Reuters

S Korea scrambles warplanes as 180 North Korean aircraft detected

The large presence of North Korean fighters and bombers prompted South Korea to mobilise 80 military aircraft.

Al Jazeera

North Korea calls on United States, South Korea to stop joint military exercises

North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop large-scale military exercises in the region, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from Pyongyang, KCNA reported, citing a North Korean foreign ministry statement.

Reuters

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Analysis-U.S. and allies turn to deterring war with North Korea as options for preventing nuclear tests dwindle

The prospect of a new North Korean nuclear test underscores the limited options for Washington and its allies, who have embraced "deterring" Pyongyang through major military drills that some current and former officials say may exacerbate tensions.

Reuters

U.S. says North Korea policy unchanged after nuclear remark raises eyebrows

The United States said on Friday its policy towards North Korea had not changed after a senior U.S. official responsible for nuclear policy raised some eyebrows by saying Washington would be willing to engage in arms-control talks with Pyongyang.

Reuters

Two Koreas exchange warning shots near sea border amid tensions

North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their maritime borders amid heightened military tension.

Reuters

N.Korea's Kim sends congratulatory letter to China's Xi - KCNA

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping on his reelection as China's leader, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday.

Reuters

N. Korea fires shots as 'serious warning' to S. Korea

North Korea announced Wednesday it had fired artillery shells off its east and west coasts the previous night to "send a serious warning" to South Korea, which conducted artillery fire Tuesday, according to the country's official media.

Bangkok Post

N.Korea says its military orders more artillery firing in response to S.Korea action

North Korea's military said it has ordered its troops to fire more artillery shells off its east and west coasts on Wednesday in response to South Korea's firing of rounds from multiple rocket launchers, the North's official KCNA reported.

Reuters

N Korea fires artillery shells in ‘grave warning’ to Seoul

North Korea fires 350 rounds off its east and west coasts near border with S Korea after Seoul kicks off defence drills.

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N.Korea fires shots to warn S.Korea, urges 'enemies' to stop causing tensions -KCNA

North Korea on Wednesday said it fired warning shots toward its east and west coasts to send "grave warning" against South Korea for firing dozens of artillery shells on Tuesday and urged that its "enemies" should immediately stop any provocative actions that cause military tensions, according to its state media…

Reuters

In letter to North Korea's Kim, China's Xi calls for communication, unity and cooperation - KCNA

In a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of a historic congress of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping said it was more important than ever that Beijing and Pyongyang enhance communication, unity and cooperation, North Korea's state media reported on Sunday.

Reuters

N.Korea says it will not overlook any kind of military provocations -KCNA

North Korea said it will not overlook any kind of military provocations by enemies, referring to artillery fire by South Korea near the border with the North, North Korea's state media Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Saturday,

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires Missile, Flies Fighter Jets near Border

North Korea on Friday fired a short-range ballistic missile, conducted an artillery barrage, and flew fighter jets close to the South's border in another show of force that the US has warned could culminate in a nuclear test. Pyongyang has dramatically ramped up missile launches and military exercises in recent…

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North Korea says it took 'strong military countermeasures' after S.Korea artillery fire - KCNA

North Korea said on Friday it took "strong military countermeasures" after South Korea staged artillery fire, state news agency KCNA said, citing an army spokesperson.

Reuters

N.Korea fires missile, artillery near border as South imposes sanctions

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea and hundreds of artillery rounds near the border with the South on Friday, South Korea's military said, the latest military activity by the nuclear-armed country amid heightened tensions.

Reuters

Explainer-What are 'tactical' nuclear weapons?

From the war in Ukraine to North Korea's recent missile testing spree, tactical nuclear weapons are being debated and developed in a way not seen since the Cold War.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Says It Has Tested and Deployed 'Tactical Nuke' Cruise Missiles

Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of two long-range cruise missiles, state media said Thursday, adding that the weapons had already been deployed to "tactical nuke" units of the North Korean army. Kim has overseen a blitz of ballistic missile launches in recent weeks, which Pyongyang has described as tactical…

Al Jazeera

North Korea says it tested two nuclear-capable cruise missiles

State media says the tests were supervised by Kim Jong Un who has made acquiring tactical nuclear weapons a priority.

Bangkok Post

N.Korea test-fires long-range strategic cruise missiles: state media

SEOUL: North Korea has test-fired a pair of long-range strategic cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un hailing another successful display of the country's tactical nuclear strike capability, state media reported Thursday.

Reuters

North Korea says it practiced firing nuclear-capable cruise missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of two long-range strategic cruise missiles, state media reported on Thursday, calling it a test to confirm the reliability and operation of nuclear-capable weapons deployed to military units.

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