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North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

April 23, 2024

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

China spending 'drastically more' on military than declared, US admiral says

April 23, 2024

China spending 'drastically more' on military than declared, US admiral says

Admiral John Aquilino expressed concern over China's military spending and criticized its aggressive actions in the South and East China Seas.

North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say

April 23, 2024

North Korea tests missile arsenal, has date circled on calendar for more possible provocations, experts say

After North Korea conducted a new missile test on Monday, experts warn the hermit country has a date circled on its calendar for more possible provocations.

North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies

April 23, 2024

North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies

The North Korean military debuted its "nuclear trigger" system on Monday near Pyongyang, activating a simulated nuclear counterstrike launch against foreign enemies.

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal

April 23, 2024

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal

Korth Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a simulated nuclear counter attack drill. (Credit: Associated Press)

US intends to monitor North Korean nuclear weapons with or without UN, ambassador says

April 17, 2024

US intends to monitor North Korean nuclear weapons with or without UN, ambassador says

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution, effective ending the monitoring of weapons program sanctions against North Korea. The U.S. is determined to continue monitoring these sanctions.

North Korea to put Chinese surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces to monitor citizens, report says

April 16, 2024

North Korea to put Chinese surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces to monitor citizens, report says

North Korea is intensifying its surveillance of citizens through the widespread installation of surveillance cameras and the collection of biometric data.

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea's weapon programs

April 16, 2024

US envoy to UN urges Russia, China to halt support for North Korea's weapon programs

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged Russia and China to halt their support for North Korea, saying that it shields the country from sanctions.

Top Chinese official visits North Korea to discuss boosting cooperation in highest-level meeting in years

April 12, 2024

Top Chinese official visits North Korea to discuss boosting cooperation in highest-level meeting in years

High-level officials from North Korea and China met to discuss boosting cooperation as the North seeks to tighten ties with China and Russia.

Kim Jong Un promises 'death blow' to potential enemies, ignores Biden's request for cooperation

April 11, 2024

Kim Jong Un promises 'death blow' to potential enemies, ignores Biden's request for cooperation

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un ignored calls from President Biden on Wednesday, saying at a Thursday meeting of military officials North Korea must be "prepared for a war."