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North Korea continues testing new nuclear-capable cruise missile, conducts 2 tests within a week

January 28, 2024

North Korea continues testing new nuclear-capable cruise missile, conducts 2 tests within a week

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un supervised the second test launch of a new cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads and being launched from a submarine.

US will ‘protect our allies’ from North Korean aggression, Kirby says

January 27, 2024

US will ‘protect our allies’ from North Korean aggression, Kirby says

The U.S. military is prepared to defend its allies in East Asia in the event of an act of aggression by North Korea, according to officials of the National Security Council.

Kim Jong Un admits lack of 'basic living necessities' is 'serious political issue' in North Korea

January 25, 2024

Kim Jong Un admits lack of 'basic living necessities' is 'serious political issue' in North Korea

North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un made a rare admission that the country's rural communities are lacking "basic living necessities" at a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea.

North Korea attempts first flight test of new nuclear-capable cruise missile

January 25, 2024

North Korea attempts first flight test of new nuclear-capable cruise missile

North Korea tested a new nuclear-capable weapon this week, conducting its first flight test of a new Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile, the North's KCNA reported.

US military is 'weak,' in danger of not being able to defend national interests: study

January 25, 2024

US military is 'weak,' in danger of not being able to defend national interests: study

The U.S. military's current posture was rated as "weak" for the second year in a row, according to a Heritage Foundation study, with all branches coming in for low marks.

Russian missile found marked with Korean character, suggesting North Korean origin: report

January 24, 2024

Russian missile found marked with Korean character, suggesting North Korean origin: report

A Korean character was discovered on a Russian missile component, fueling suspicions that North Korea is providing ballistics for the invasion of Ukraine, according to a UK report.

North Korea fires several cruise missiles into the sea after destroying peace symbol, South Korea says

January 24, 2024

North Korea fires several cruise missiles into the sea after destroying peace symbol, South Korea says

North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the sea off its western coast just days after its ruler, Kim Jong Un, ordered a reunification symbol in its capital to be destroyed.

North Korea demolishes monument symbolizing potential unification with South: report

January 23, 2024

North Korea demolishes monument symbolizing potential unification with South: report

A concrete arched monument in North Korea that symbolized the goal of reconciliation with South Korea has been demolished weeks after Kim Jong Un ordered it to be destroyed.

US spy flight reported near North Korea border following claim of underwater nuclear drone

January 23, 2024

US spy flight reported near North Korea border following claim of underwater nuclear drone

A United States spy aircraft was reportedly detected near the demilitarized zone separating South Korea and North Korea following the latter's alleged nuclear drone test.

North Korea sentences 2 teens to 12 years of hard labor for watching K-pop: report

January 19, 2024

North Korea sentences 2 teens to 12 years of hard labor for watching K-pop: report

North Korean authorities sentenced the two 16-year-old girls to 12 years of hard labor after they were previously convicted of watching K-pop, which is music from South Korea.