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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.

Al Jazeera

South Korea defense report revives 'enemy' label for North

South Korea has called North Korea “our enemy” in its biennial defense document, reviving the label for its rival for the first time in six years

The Independent UK

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.

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North Korea seen launching new ICBM military unit amid troop refurbishment

North Korea may have launched a military unit tasked with operating new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in line with its recent restructuring of the military, state media video footage suggested.

Reuters

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.

The News Lens

How To Answer North Korea's New Nuclear Taunt

Denuclearization is not possible at any remotely acceptable price, and that may not change for decades to come.

Reason

Kim Jong Un puts new missile, and a potential heir, on parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un displayed his latest assets to protect his reign: quick-strike missiles that can carry a nuclear warhead to the U.S. and a preteen daughter who ensures his family’s continuous rule over the dynasty forged in the Cold War.

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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

Daily Mirror

North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at anniversary parade

Nuclear-armed North Korea showcases its missile production muscle during a night-time parade, displaying more ICBMs than before and hinting at a new solid-fuel weapon.

ABC News

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.

Al Jazeera

North Korea's Kim Jong Un presides over big military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a huge military parade showcasing the latest hardware of his fast-growing nuclear arsenal

The Independent UK

North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at nighttime parade

Nuclear-armed North Korea showcased its missile production muscle during a nighttime parade, state media reported on Thursday, displaying more intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than ever before and hinting at a new solid-fuel weapon.

Reuters

Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's army. Will he also display new weapons?

His young daughter Kim Ju Ae also attended. Some observers interpret this as Kim's message that nuclear weapons will protect future generations of North Koreans.

WEKU

UN experts: North Korean hackers stole record virtual assets

U.N. experts say in a new report that North Korean hackers working for the government stole record-breaking virtual assets last year estimated to be worth between $630 million and more than $1 billion

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Kim Jong Un readies military parade to showcase nuclear push

North Korea appears to be staging its first military parade in almost a year, providing leader Kim Jong Un a platform to show off his latest weapons after threatening to exponentially expand his nuclear arms programs.

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…

Al Jazeera

North Korea promises ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills

Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.

The Independent UK

N. Korean leader orders military to improve war readiness

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to expand its combat exercises and strengthen war preparedness as he looks to escalate an already provocative run in weapons demonstrations in face of deepening tensions with Washington and neighbors

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North Korea calls for strengthened war readiness posture, expanded drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to expand military drills and beef up the country's war readiness posture, state media reported on Tuesday, as Pyongyang prepares to mark a military anniversary.

Reuters

United States, South Korea stage air drills despite North Korean complaints

The United States and South Korea staged drills for the second time in a week on Friday with some of their latest warplanes, despite North Korean complaints that the exercises were increasing tensions on the peninsula.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, S. Korea Hold Air Drills as N. Korea Warns of 'All-out Showdown'

South Korea said Thursday it had staged joint air drills with the United States featuring strategic bombers and stealth fighters, prompting Pyongyang to warn that such exercises could "ignite an all-out showdown". The exercises, the first by the security allies this year, came a day after US Defense Secretary Lloyd…

Reuters

White House: U.S. has no hostile intent toward North Korea

The White House on Wednesday rejected North Korean accusations that joint military exercises in the region are a provocation and said the United States has no hostile intent toward Pyongyang.

The Independent UK

North Korea warns of 'toughest reaction' to allies' drills

North Korea has threatened the “toughest reaction” to the United States’ expanding joint military exercises with South Korea to counter the North’s growing nuclear weapons ambitions, accusing the allies of pushing tensions to an “extreme red line.”

Reuters

North Korea says U.S. drills threaten to turn region into 'critical war zone'

North Korea said on Thursday that drills by the United States and its allies have reached an "extreme red-line" and threaten to turn the peninsula into a "huge war arsenal and a more critical war zone."

The Independent UK

US to respond to growing North Korea nuclear threat by increasing military presence in South Korea

Washington to ‘expand and bolster the level and scale of this year’s combined exercises and training’

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