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North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea’s capital region toward the eastern sea. The launch coincides with US-South Korean Freedom Shield training, a computer-simulated command post exercise.

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Kim Jong Un, daughter oversee test of North Korea's 'deadly yet attractive' rocket launchers

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after neighbour and rival South Korea detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles from the secretive state.

The Times of India

Kim Jong Un and daughter oversee test of 12 nuclear-capable rocket launchers: ‘Very deadly yet attractive weapon’

Kim Jong Un says exercise gives enemy a ‘deep understanding of the destructive power of tactical nuclear weapon’

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Kim Jong Un watches on as North Korea conducts cruise missile test on new 5000-ton destroyer warship

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test launch of strategic cruise missiles from the nation’s new 5,000-ton naval destroyer Chloe Hyon, North Korea’s state media has said.

The Independent UK

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests with teenage daughter

His daughter has made numerous high-profile appearances alongside her father since late 2022

The Independent UK

Trump’s Iran war will reinforce North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are the only path to security

As speculation mounts that Kim Jong-un and Trump could meet this month, analysts say Pyongyang will continue to see nuclear weapons as a matter of survival

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Kim Jong Un calls North Korean women ‘physically weak’ with ‘plain faces’ in bizarre IWD address

According to human rights groups, North Korean women and girls undergo ‘intense and pervasive human rights abuses’

The Independent UK

Succession games? North Korea releases photo of Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle

North Korea on Saturday released a photo showing leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter and presumed heir, Ju Ae, firing a rifle at a shooting range—fueling ongoing speculation that she is being prepared to succeed him.

The Times of India

North Korea says it’s willing to ‘get along’ with US – but there’s a catch

Kim Jong Un declares South Korea a hostile state and rules out reconciliation

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un seen driving rocket launcher ahead of North Korea’s biggest political event

Kim vows to lift living standards as he opens the ninth Workers' Party Congress, according to state media reports

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un lays out policy agenda as North Korea holds biggest political event

Leader says Pyongyang has made substantial economic gains over the past five years and achieved a firmer regional footing

The Independent UK

North Korea’s nuclear expansion: Kim Jong Un warns of ‘excruciating mental agony’ for enemies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to strengthen nuclear forces at an upcoming party congress following a missile test. He stated the congress will outline next-stage plans for bolstering the country's nuclear war deterrent. The test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, observed with his daughter, aimed to improve…

The Times of India

North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress

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North Korea's Kim dismisses vice premier over factory project

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier for causing “man-made confusions” in works to modernize a major machinery plant

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK announces Project Nightfall to provide Kyiv with new missiles

UK vows to arm Ukrainians with advanced weapons after Putin's hypersonic missile strike on Lviv

Euronews

North Korea says latest missile tests involved new hypersonic weapons systems

The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un cites US threat in wake of Venezuela attack after North Korea tests hypersonic missiles

Analysts say Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US is reinforcing Pyongyang’s belief that ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons are essential to deter foreign intervention

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North Korea Stages New Missile Launch Off Its East Coast

North Korea conducts new missile launches towards the Sea of Japan, with neighbouring countries maintaining close surveillance.

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong-un’s daughter visits state mausoleum, fuelling speculation she will be next North Korean ruler

Kim Ju-ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years

Euronews

North Korea's Kim hails troops fighting in 'alien land' and touts Russia alliance

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

International Business Times UK

North Korea Escalates Nuke Threat with Cruise Missile Tests, Submarine Debut

North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles under Kim Jong-un, advancing nuclear deterrence amid submarine development, raising regional security concerns.

Euronews

North Korea says it fired long-range cruise missiles to test country's nuclear deterrence

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un celebrates sharing ‘blood, life and death’ with Russia

North Korea leader speaks of ‘really meaningful year’ for alliance with Moscow; Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using Belarus apartments to attack Ukraine. What we know on day 1,403

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un asks factories to make more missiles next year

North Korean leader is overseeing rapid growth of East Asian nation’s missile and nuclear capabilities

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