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Kim's sister warns of 'overwhelming' step against US, SKorea

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that it’s ready to take “quick, overwhelming action” against the United States and South Korea

The Independent UK

S Korea, US to hold joint military drills despite N Korea warning

South Korea and the US will go ahead with the ‘Freedom Shield’ and ‘Warrior Shield’ joint exercises from March 13 to 23.

Al Jazeera

US, South Korea plan joint military drill set to anger Pyongyang

The U.S. and South Korea plan to hold large-scale military drills in a move set to anger Pyongyang, which has promised an unprecedented response to the exercises and threatened to turn the Pacific Ocean into its “firing range.”

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North Korea says it test-fired 4 missiles a day after the U.S. held defense drills

The launch comes a day after the U.S. and South Korea held tabletop exercises simulating a North Korean nuclear attack.

WEKU

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

North Korea test fires four long-range cruise missiles

Pyongyang has begun conducting more weapons tests as the United States and South Korea step up military training.

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North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles

FNorth Korea on Friday said it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training

The Independent UK

U.S., South Korea stage table-top nuclear drill focused on North Korea

U.S. and South Korean officials took part in a simulated "table-top" exercise that focused on the possibility of North Korea using a nuclear weapon, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters

North Korea test fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack

North Korea test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state media said on Friday.

Reuters

Trump defends Kim Jong Un and says dictator ‘feels threatened’ in stunning statement

Donald Trump defended North Korea’s latest provocation on Truth Social

The Independent UK

Examining North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal and its ability to use it

It says its nuclear forces are capable of destroying its rivals. But many foreign experts say the claims are propaganda. Here’s a closer look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.

Chicago Sun-Times

N.Korea Calls UN Chief’s Remarks on Missile Test ‘Unfair’

North Korea on Wednesday accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged US hostility against the North. The accusation came as US, South Korean and Japanese destroyers were holding trilateral anti-missile training near…

Asharq Al-Awsat

N Korea calls UN chief's remarks on missile test 'unfair'

North Korea has accused U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “an extremely unfair and imbalanced attitude,” as it lambasted him for condemning its recent missile test but ignoring alleged U.S. hostility against the North

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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.

Reuters

North Korea may try to pressure U.S. with ICBM, nuclear tests - S.Korean lawmakers

North Korea could test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles on a lower, longer trajectory and conduct its seventh nuclear test this year to perfect its weapons capabilities, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing intelligence officials.

The Canberra Times

Fears, questions about North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal

How immediate is that threat?

The Independent UK

Fears, questions about N. Korea's growing nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s recent resumption of missile tests highlights underscores its resolve to win the international recognition of a legitimate nuclear state and win outside concessions

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The Independent UK

US urges UN to condemn North Korea; China, Russia blame US

The United States and its allies are urging the U.N. Security Council to condemn North Korea’s unlawful ballistic missile launches

Daily Mirror

North Korea warns of making 'Pacific our firing range' as it launches missiles

North Korea is ramping up its missile tests and pushing for more powerful weapons that it believes may increase its leverage during potential future negotiations with the US, some expert commentators on the Hermit Kingdom say

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, U.S. hold joint drill in response to N. Korean missile

A total of nine Japanese and U.S. fighter jets and U.S. bombers conducted a joint exercise over the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to the Defense Ministry.

Evening Standard

North Korea fires more missiles as Kim Jong Un’s sister warns of ‘using Pacific as our firing range’

The launches come just two days after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the sea off Japan’s west coast

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles after Making Threats

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

Bangkok Post

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.

Al Jazeera

South Korea imposes sanctions over North Korea’s missile tests

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

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