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US guided-missile submarine arrives in South Korea, a day after North Korea resumes missile tests

The United States has deployed a nuclear-powered submarine capable of carrying about 150 Tomahawk missiles to South Korea

The Independent UK

Seoul salvages part of rocket from North Korea’s failed launch

Pyongyang attempted to send its first military spy satellite into orbit last month, but the rocket crashed into the sea.

Al Jazeera

South Korea sues rival North Korea for blowing up joint liaison office in 2020

South Korea has filed a $35 million damage suit against North Korea for blowing up a joint liaison office just north of their border in 2020, which highlighted a revival of tensions between the rivals following the collapse of larger nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea

The Independent UK

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'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim's rule

North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and the Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runway inflation and public unrest

The Independent UK

North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military - media

A North Korean youth group has donated rocket launchers to the military in a show of "fervent patriotism", state media KCNA reported on Wednesday, as the isolated state confronts what it sees as growing foreign threats.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon says alliance with U.S. 'nuclear-based'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday he has upgraded the country's alliance with the United States to one that is "nuclear-based" in the face of North Korea's growing military threat.

Reuters

North Korea sends elite to work on rice farms after starvation deaths TRIPLE in a year

Kim Jong-un has ballooned to over 22 stone despite starvation deaths tripling in North Korea in just one year with Pyongyang elite sent to work on rice farms

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North Korea spy warning as Kim Jong-un's sister vows to launch satellite

North Korea's attempt to put its first military spy satellite into orbit failed as its rocket crashed off the Korean Peninsula's western coast

Daily Mirror

North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed again to push for a second launch of a spy satellite

The Independent UK

US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea's failed military spy satellite launch

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China over North Korea’s failed launch of a military spy satellite this week in violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which Moscow and Beijing refused to condemn

The Independent UK

South Korea slaps sanctions on North's hacking group after failed satellite launch

South Korea on Friday announced new sanctions against a North Korean hacking group, Kimsuky, it accused of being involved in the North's latest satellite launch attempt.

Reuters

New North Korean space rocket features engine from ICBMs, analysts say

North Korea's latest space launcher appears to be a new design and most likely uses engines developed for the nuclear-armed country's intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), analysts said on Thursday.

Reuters

North Korean leader's sister slams US for criticizing failed satellite launch

The sister of North Korean Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of “gangster-like” hypocrisy for criticizing her country’s failed launch of a military spy satellite and insisted a successful launch will be made soon

The Independent UK

South Korea uses AI to measure North Korean leader's weight, lawmaker says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to weigh over 140 kg (308 lb) according to an artificial intelligence (AI) estimate, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday in a remark reflecting abiding interest in the health of the North's secretive ruler.

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The Independent UK

North Korea's failed satellite launch triggers public confusion, security jitters in neighbors

North Korea’s launch of a spy satellite has ended in an embarrassing failure

Daily Mirror

Major embarrassment for Kim Jong Un as North Korea's 'spy satellite' FAILS during take-off

South Korean sailors were seen fishing refuge out of the sea near Eocheongo Island after the suspected spy satellite - which breaches international law - failed moments after its launch

Evening Standard

North Korea fails attempt to launch first spy satellite into space

The launch prompted evacuation alerts in South Korea and Japan

Reuters

North Korea's space launch programme and long-range missile projects

North Korea made a failed attempt at launching its first spy satellite on Wednesday, with the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean state media said, a setback in its pursuit of a space programme that dates to the 1990s.

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The Independent UK

North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit

The New Daily

North Korea to launch first military spy satellite in June

North Korea has notified of a planned satellite launch in June.

The Independent UK

North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June

North Korea on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch its first military spy satellite in June and described such capacities as crucial for monitoring the United States’ “reckless” military exercises with rival South Korea

WEKU

North Korea has notified Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days

North Korea said that it plans to launch a satellite, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. It said the launch window is from May 31 to June 11.

The New Daily

South Korea, US simulate response to ‘full-scale’ attack in joint exercises

South Korean and US forces have begun their largest-ever joint live-fire exercises, simulating a "full-scale attack" from North Korea.

Reuters

South Korea, US hold largest live-fire drills to respond to 'full-scale' attack

South Korean and U.S. forces began live-fire exercises simulating a "full-scale attack" from North Korea on Thursday in what they said were the biggest such drills to demonstrate their "overwhelming" military capability against the North's threats.

Reuters

North Korea media slams missile warning pact between Seoul, US, Japan

North Korean media criticised on Thursday plans by South Korea, the United States and Japan to share real-time data on Pyongyang's missile launches, describing the trio as discussing "sinister measures" for tightening military cooperation.

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