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North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 4th launch this year
Seoul: North Korea on Monday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its fourth weapons launch this month, South Korea’s military said, with the apparent goal of demonstrating its military…
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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
Seoul: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into the sea on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, its first public weapons launch in about two months and a signal…
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North Korea holds key meeting as Kim marks 10 years in power
Seoul: North Korea opened a key political conference Monday to review past projects and discuss new policies amid the pandemic and a diplomatic deadlock with the United States. The official Korean Central…
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US urges North Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks
Seoul: A senior US diplomat on Sunday urged North Korea to refrain from additional missile tests and resume nuclear diplomacy between the countries, days after the North fired-off its first underwater-launched ballistic…
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Seoul says North Korea tested possible submarine missile
Seoul: North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea in what South Korea’s military described as a weapon likely designed for submarine-based launches, marking one of the…
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North Korean soldier in blue generates buzz on social media
Seoul: A North Korean soldier clad in a super-tight blue outfit in a state media photo has generated a buzz on social media, with some calling him a superhero, a captain DPRK,…
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Kim vows to build ‘invincible’ military while slamming US
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed powerful missiles developed to launch nuclear strikes on the U.S. mainland, as he vowed to build an invincible military to cope with what he…
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North Korean leader calls for improved living conditions
Seoul: North Korea said Monday leader Kim Jong Un urged officials to overcome a “grim situation” facing the country and make stronger efforts to improve the food and living conditions of his…
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WHO working to get COVID-19 medical supplies to North Korea
Seoul: The World Health Organisation is working to ship COVID-19 medical supplies into North Korea, a possible sign that the North is easing one of the world’s strictest pandemic border closures to…
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North Korea threatens top UN body after emergency meeting
Hyderabad: North Korea has warned the UN Security Council against criticising the isolated country’s missile programme, in a statement on Sunday that included unspecified threats against the international body. During an emergency…
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Explainer: Kim’s sister leads North Korea’s pressure campaign
Seoul: As North Korea goes back to its pattern of pressuring South Korea to get what it wants from the United States, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un has emerged…
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Kim seeks better ties with South, but slams US
Seoul: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un expressed his willingness to restore stalled communication lines with South Korea in early October to promote peace while shrugging off U.S. offers for dialogue as…
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North Korea says it tested new hypersonic missile
Seoul: North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear capable as it continues to expand its military capabilities while pressuring Washington and…
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Explainer: Why North Korea wants sanctions lifted first
Seoul: Days after outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in made possibly his last ambitious push to diplomatically resolve the standoff over North Korea’s nuclear programme, the North on Friday rejected his call…
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Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
Seoul: Recent satellite images shows North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, a sign that it’s intent on boosting the production of bomb materials, experts…
