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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation

Amid joint military exercises by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday. South Korean defense officials reported that the missiles launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan traveled around 250 kilometers. The United States assessed that the…

The Economic Times

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after calling US-South Korea-Japan military drills ‘provocative’

South Korean military detects several missile launches from eastern Wonsan area

The Independent UK

UN watchdog raises ‘serious concern’ over expansion of North Korean uranium facility

IAEA says North Korea is expanding uranium enrichment at Yongbyon and Kangson despite sanctions

The Independent UK

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North Korea has built new uranium facility to expand nuclear arsenal, UN agency says

The International Atomic Energy Agency voices ‘serious concerns’ over expansion of Yongbyon facility to enrich uranium

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Kim Jong Un suggests new naval destroyer will be armed with nuclear weapons during grand unveiling

North Korean leader says Choe Hyon-class destroyer is capable of carrying out nuclear counter-strike missions

The Independent UK

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea, Japan begin military drill

North Korea commissioned its second naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, on Sunday. Leader Kim Jong Un urged building a more reliable nuclear deterrent for maritime defense. This development occurs as the US, South Korea, and Japan begin joint military exercises. North Korea views these drills as a significant security threat…

The Economic Times

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent

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US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says

Trump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.

Euronews

North Korea ousts defence minister in military reshuffle

North Korea's defense minister was dismissed in a military leadership reshuffle. Kim Jong Un oversaw structural reorganization plans decided during a recent meeting. The nation lauded scientists for their significant advances in defense technology. This leadership shuffle follows joint drills between South Korea and the United States. Trilateral exercises involving…

The Economic Times

US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US

Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats

The Independent UK

US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage

The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea

The Independent UK

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents.…

The Economic Times

North Korea fires missiles after Trump touts meeting with Kim Jong-un this year

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles towards the sea on Thursday, Japan said, a day after US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and…

France 24

North Korea dismisses Trump’s bid to woo Kim Jong Un at the expense of longstanding US ally

Trump and Kim met three times from 2018-2019 but their high-stakes diplomacy eventually fell apart

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South Korea cuts short joint drills at Trump’s request as US pushes for North Korea talks

North Korea on Wednesday condemned joint US-Seoul military drills but stopped short of mentioning Trump

The Guardian - US

Trump’s move to gut South Korea alliance is ‘inane, haphazard decision’, lawmakers say

US president’s abrupt order to scale back joint exercises with Seoul is meant to ‘flatter’ North Korea’s dictator, top Democrat says

France 24

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Benzinga

Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran.

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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.

The Economic Times

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

Bangkok Post

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

The Economic Times

Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an unusual silence regarding Pyongyang's recent missile launches. Analysts suggest North Korea aims to frame Northeast Asia as a contest between rival blocs. The country seeks stronger backing from China…

The Economic Times

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

North Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South Korea-US military exercises, which North Korea decries as a threat. The missile flew more than 700 kilometers, landing near Japan’s exclusive economic zone, drawing fierce condemnation from South…

Euronews

Pyongyang tests another missile within one week and ahead of US-South Korean military drills

A ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6am flew more than 700 kilometres, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul condemned the test and warned it remains ready to repel any provocation in cooperation with the US.

France 24

North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills. The launches appear to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion.

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