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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.

South Korea urges UN council to break silence on North Korea's escalating missile threats

January 19, 2024

South Korea urges UN council to break silence on North Korea's escalating missile threats

South Korea urged the U.N. Security Council to address North Korea's escalating missile tests and threats during an emergency closed meeting on Thursday.

North Korea claims it tested nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports

January 19, 2024

North Korea claims it tested nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports

North Korea's Defense Ministry claims it successfully tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone capable of destroying naval vessels and ports as it looks to keep bolstering its arsenal.

UN Security Council meeting on North Korea and non-proliferation following missiles, treaty withdrawals

January 18, 2024

UN Security Council meeting on North Korea and non-proliferation following missiles, treaty withdrawals

The United Nations Security Council is meeting Thursday to address "non-proliferation" and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, according to an updated schedule.

US, South Korea and Japan unite in massive naval drill in show of strength against North Korea

January 17, 2024

US, South Korea and Japan unite in massive naval drill in show of strength against North Korea

The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted extensive naval exercises off South Korea's Jeju island as a display of strength against North Korea.