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North Korea fires missiles to flaunt ‘nuclear combat force’ and issues chilling warning

Pyongyang is keen to show the world that they are 'prepared for nuclear warfare' and demanded that the US cease its 'hostile practices' against the communist nation

Daily Mirror

North Korea Fires More Missiles after US-South Korea Nuclear Drill

North Korea said Friday it had fired cruise missiles and claimed that ramped-up US-South Korean military drills "can be regarded as a declaration of war". It came after the two allies conducted a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon focused on responses to a nuclear attack by Pyongyang, said AFP. North…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-How North Korea could use a Pacific 'firing range' to perfect its missiles

If North Korea follows through on its threat to turn the Pacific Ocean into a "firing range", it would allow the isolated and nuclear-armed state to make technical advances in addition to signalling its military resolve, analysts said.

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US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous

The United States proposed on Monday that the U.N. Security Council condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches and encourage Pyongyang to engage in diplomacy, warning that the 15-member body's failure to respond had become dangerous.

Reuters

N.Korea fires more missiles, warns of more action over US-S.Korea drills

SEOUL: North Korea fired two rockets on Monday from its latest launcher, claiming it is capable of a "tactical nuclear attack" that can take out entire enemy air bases.

Bangkok Post

South Korea imposes sanctions over North Korea’s missile tests

Seoul unveils sanctions against four individuals and five entities following latest missile launches.

Al Jazeera

North Korea fires more ballistic missiles as it warns US

North Korea fired a barrage of suspected ballistic missiles and issued a warning to the U.S. over joint military exercises, less than two days after Pyongyang launched a long-range rocket designed to hit the American mainland.

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NKorea Says it Fired ICBM as Warning to US, Seoul

North Korea said Sunday it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to Washington and Seoul, saying the successful "surprise" drill demonstrated Pyongyang's "capacity of fatal nuclear counterattack". Leader Kim Jong Un ordered the "sudden launching drill" at 8 am Saturday (2300 GMT) and a Hwasong-15 missile --…

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North Korea fires ICBM, issues new warnings to US

North Korea confirmed it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday and issued new warnings to the U.S., after parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

Tribune News Service

North Korea confirms ICBM launch after issuing threats to US

North Korea confirmed it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday, ratcheting up tensions after issuing a warning to the U.S. and parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

Tribune News Service

North Korea fires suspected ICBM after issuing threat to US

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, ratcheting up tensions after issuing a warning to the U.S. and parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

Tribune News Service

North Korea test-fires ICBM as US and South Korea prepare joint drills

North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday which landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, Seoul and Tokyo said, after Pyongyang warned of a strong response to upcoming US-South Korean military drills.

France 24

North Korea Threatens Military Action as South, US Plan Drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats. The North's foreign ministry accused the United States of stoking tension and of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S Korea defence paper says N Korea increased plutonium stockpile

North Korea increased its stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium from 50kg to 70kg, South Korea’s defence paper says.

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South Korea defence paper calls North 'enemy', estimates plutonium stockpile at 70 kg

South Korea released its latest defence white paper on Thursday, describing North Korea as its "enemy" for the first time in six years and reporting an increase in Pyongyang's stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium.

Reuters

North Korea's Kim launches housing and greenhouse projects amid economic woes

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has broken ground on a large greenhouse project and the development of 10,000 apartments, state media reported on Thursday, highlighting the construction projects amid foreign suspicion of food shortages.

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim breaks ground for housing, farm projects

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un attended groundbreaking ceremonies for new housing and farming projects in the capital, Pyongyang

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Why North Korea Is Denying Its Involvement in Russia’s War in Ukraine

Pyongyang appears to be a reluctant participant in Putin’s brutal offensive in Eastern Europe.

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Daily Mirror

North Korea shows off huge number of nuclear weapons in terrifying military parade

North Korea flexed its military muscles with an intimidating display of nuclear missiles and weapons during a parade to mark the anniversary of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang

Axios

Kim Jong-un's daughter center stage as Pyongyang showcases largest-ever ICBM parade

Analysts say it's a sign she's being groomed as his successor.

Al Jazeera

North Korea shows off possible new ICBM at huge military parade

The parade in Pyongyang appeared to feature a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, analysts have said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korean Leader Kim Brings Daughter to Visit Troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's army as he lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday. The visit came amid indications North Korea is preparing to stage a massive military…

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North Korea’s Kim lauds army before expected military parade

Kim visited military officials with his daughter to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea’s army.

Reuters

North Korea stages nighttime military parade to mark army anniversary -Yonhap

North Korea held a widely anticipated nighttime military parade on Wednesday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, an event expected to showcase the country's latest weapons to mark the founding anniversary of its army.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Pledges 'Expanded, Intensified' Military Drills

North Korea's top army officials have said they will expand and intensify military drills to ensure their readiness for war, state media reported Tuesday, ahead of a massive parade. The pledge came at a Monday meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un and follows last week's staging of joint air…

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