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North Korea silent about its apparent detention of the US soldier who bolted across the border

North Korea has been silent about the highly unusual entry of an American soldier across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border although it test-fired short-range missiles in its latest weapons display

The Independent UK

Explainer: What is the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea?

A US soldier who has been detained in North Korea reportedly entered the country during a tour of the JSA in the Demilitarised Zone

The Guardian - AU

North Korea fires 2 short-range missiles into the sea as US docks nuclear submarine in South Korea

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea early Wednesday in what appeared to be a statement of defiance as the United States deploys a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades

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Soldier Travis King faced disciplinary action in the US so he fled to North Korea. Now he’s back in US custody

Leaving prison in South Korea, King was set to be returned to Fort Bliss, Texas – but he had other plans. Gustaf Kilander and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK

US Soldier Detained In North Korea After Crossing Military Demarcation Line: Report

An American soldier has been detained in North Korea after crossing the Military Demarcation Line

Zenger

A closer look at Panmunjom, the famous border town where a US soldier crossed into North Korea

A series of low-slung buildings and somber soldiers dot the border village of Panmunjom inside the DMZ, or demilitarized zone

The Independent UK

A look at some American who crossed into North Korea over the past years

The U.S.-led United Nations Command is trying to secure the release of an unidentified U.S. soldier who entered North Korea from the South Korean side of a border village

The Independent UK

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US citizen detained in North Korea, UN says

North Korea detained a U.S. citizen who crossed the border from South Korea, the United Nations said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Troubled US soldier Travis King seized by North Korea after fleeing across border disguised as tourist

Private mingles with visitors before bolting over the brick line marking the border

The Independent UK

U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea was facing disciplinary action

The man was touring the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula when he crossed into North Korea without authorization, according to the United Nations Command.

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US deploys nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea in show of force against North

THE United States has deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in four decades.

The National (Scotland)

American national crosses inter-Korean border into North Korea

The U.N. Command says an American national has crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea

The Independent UK

US soldier held in North Korea after crossing border, UN body says

The man was taking part in a tour of the Joint Security Area, the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea

Evening Standard

US military chief praises Japan's defense funding boost as a buttress against China and North Korea

The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years, citing rising threats from North Korea and China

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North Korea's ambassador blames US for regional tensions in a rare appearance at UN Security Council

North Korea’s U.N. ambassador has defended his country’s recent long-range missile launch in a rare appearance at the U.N. Security Council

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim vows to boost his nuke capability after observing new ICBM launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities as he supervised the country’s second test-flight of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the mainland U.S. North Korea's state media on Thursday disclosed Kim’s comments, after confirming the North conducted a launch…

The Independent UK

North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea day after making threat over alleged US spy flight

South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

Daily Mirror

North Korea launches ballistic missile as Japan issues urgent maritime warning

The launch came a day after North Korea threatened "shocking" consequences to protest what it called a U.S. spy plane's reconnaissance activity near its territory

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The Independent UK

North Korean leader's powerful sister says warplanes repelled US spy plane

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has alleged that the country’s warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone

The Independent UK

South Korea's Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North's nuclear ambitions at NATO summit

South Korea’s president says it’s time to clearly demonstrate strong international resolve to deter North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and he plans to discuss how to cope with the North’s expanding weapons arsenal with NATO leaders this week

The Independent UK

The US flies nuclear-capable bombers in a fresh show of force against North Korea

The United States has flown nuclear-capable bombers to the Korean Peninsula in its latest show of force against North Korea

Zenger

North Korea May Use Nuclear Weapons For Coercion, Says US Intel Report

Kim Jong-un could also use non-nuclear and non-lethal tactics to advance North Korea's goals, according to the report.

The Independent UK

Thousands of North Koreans march in anti-US rallies as country marks Korean War anniversary

Tens of thousands of North Koreans marched in anti-U.S. rallies in the nation’s capital over the weekend, pledging “merciless” revenge against “U.S. imperialists,” as the country marked the 73rd anniversary of the start of the Korean War

Evening Standard

North Korea holds defence talks as US sends nuclear submarine to region

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un held a key political conference after the United States deployed a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying about 150 Tomahawk missiles to South Korea on Friday.

The Independent UK

North Korea opens key party meeting to tackle its struggling economy and talk defense strategies

With leader Kim Jong Un in attendance, North Korea has opened a key political conference to discuss improving its struggling economy and reviewing defense strategies in the face of growing tensions with rivals

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