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North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack

State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.

WEKU

Kim Oversees North Korea's First 'Nuclear Trigger' Drills

The drill took place on Monday, according to the report. Seoul's military had earlier announced that the North had fired several short-range ballistic missiles that day, with Tokyo also confirming the launch.

Latin Times

North Korea Conducts 'Super-Large' Rocket Launches Amid Tensions

North Korea's recent 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher drills simulate nuclear counterattacks, escalating regional tensions.

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N. Korea's Kim Oversees 'Nuclear Counterattack' Drill

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a drill simulating a "nuclear counterattack," state-run KCNA news agency said Tuesday, the latest in a volley of tests by Pyongyang this year.

International Business Times

N Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: Seoul's Military

North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year.

International Business Times

North Korea fires short-range missiles into the sea in its latest weapons test

North Korea on Monday test-fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the country's neighbors said, as speculation swirled that it could soon launch a banned satellite into orbit.

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US Ambassador Stands With Japan On Abduction Issue

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield supports Japan in resolving North Korea abductions issue, amid regional security challenges.

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US envoy says sanctions 'effective tool' to pressure North Korea

Seoul and Washington say Kim has been shipping weapons to Russia, possibly in exchange for Moscow's technical assistance for Pyongyang's budding spy satellite programme.

Latin Times

US Envoy Says Sanctions 'Effective Tool' To Pressure North Korea

The US ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday she believed sanctions were still an "effective tool" to discourage North Korea and its nuclear development, even as global enforcement of UN sanctions stumbles.

International Business Times

North Korea Expanding Digital Surveillance To Monitor Citizens

North Korea intensifies surveillance with cameras, biometric data, and digital tools to monitor citizens closely.

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US Envoy Visits DMZ On Heavily-fortified Korea Border

The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border between North and South Korea Tuesday, urging Pyongyang to return to talks as global enforcement of UN sanctions stumbles.

International Business Times

N. Korea's Kim, Top Chinese Official Hail 'New Chapter' Of Ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's top legislator hailed a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations on Saturday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times

China's Top Legislator Meets Senior N. Korea Official: KCNA

China's top legislator met with a senior North Korean official for talks on cooperation during a visit to Pyongyang this week, North Korean state media said Friday, in one of the most high-level meetings between the allies in years.

International Business Times

North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media

Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed conflict.

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Kim Jong Un Urges Military Preparedness Amid War Tensions

Kim Jong Un's call for war readiness in North Korea raises global concerns amid escalating tensions. Efforts for dialogue and peaceful resolutions are crucial.

The Hindu

Russia to launch Angara rocket for first time from Vostochny Cosmodrome

Angara A5 rocket to launch from Vostochny Cosmodrome, marking milestone for Russia's space ambitions under Putin.

International Business Times

Green Onion Outcry: Humble Vegetable Roils S. Korean Vote

Foreign policy, the economy, or Kim Jong Un's nukes might be expected to top the agenda ahead of South Korea's crucial parliamentary election on Wednesday.

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North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missile, Deepening Nuclear Standoff

North Korea's successful test of a new hypersonic missile powered by solid propellants raises tensions in the region.

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North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon

State media said the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country’s nuclear war deterrent.

International Business Times

North Korea Says It Test-fired New Solid-fuel Hypersonic Missile

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the "important military strategic value" of the new weapon.

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North Korea Test-Fires Suspected Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

North Korea test-fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile, escalating tensions in the region. International community closely monitors implicat...

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North Korea Fires Medium-range Ballistic Missile

North Korea fired a medium-range ballistic missile on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a spate of banned weapons tests by Kim Jong Un's regime this year.

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Russia Vetoes UN Resolution On North Korea Sanctions Panel

Russia's veto at the UN on renewing North Korea sanctions panel due to tensions with the West and reliance on North Korean munitions.

International Business Times

North Korea Says Japan PM Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has requested a summit with her brother, adding a meeting was unlikely without a policy shift by Tokyo.

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North Korea Considers Japanese Summit Proposal Amid Growing Tensions

North Korea proposes summit with Japan, cautioning against focus on abductions. Analysts view move as strategic to weaken trilateral security partnership.

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