North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea
Wednesday’s unsuccessful launch is a setback to leader Kim Jong-un’s push to boost his military capabilities
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
To launch a satellite into space, North Korea would have to use long-range missile technology banned by U.N. Security Council resolutions. Its past launches of Earth observation satellites were seen as disguised missile tests
South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite, as North Korea plans first spy satellite
The two Koreas, technically in a state of war, have no military reconnaissance satellites of their own and both are eager to possess them. The South Korean launch Thursday will likely assist its efforts to develop a space-based surveillance system
United States and South Korea unveil new nuclear deterrence plan
‘A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable, and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action,’ President Biden said
US will dock nuclear submarines in South Korea for first time in 40 years
Wednesday’s announcement is a key element of what’s called the ‘Washington Declaration,’ aimed at deterring North Korea from attacking its neighbor
North Korea calls its nukes ‘stark reality’ and criticizes G-7
The top diplomats from G-7 nations on Tuesday had condemned the North’s recent ballistic missile tests and reiterated their commitment to the goal of North Korea’s denuclearization
Kim Jong-un says North Korea’s first spy satellite is ready for launch
The North Korean leader said that having an operational military reconnaissance satellite is crucial for the country to effectively use its nuclear-capable missiles
US and allies conduct more drills in face of North Korean threat
The exercises could trigger a belligerent response from North Korea. Pyongyang condemns U.S. military drills with its Asian allies
Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea
The White House says it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return
North Korea test-fires 2 more missiles as tensions rise
The launches were the North’s seventh missile event this month and underscore heightening military tensions in the region
North Korea simulates nuclear attacks with drone, missiles
North Korea has stepped up its weapons demonstrations this month in a tit-for-tat response to the United States’ expanding military exercises with ally South Korea
North Korea: Latest missile simulated nuclear counterattack
The North’s leader Kim Jong Un instructed his military to hold more drills to sharpen the war readiness of his nuclear forces
N Korea launches missile into sea amid US-S Korea drills
The missile launched from the North’s northwestern region flew across the country before it landed in the waters off its east coast
Xi Jinping awarded third term as China’s president
The Chinese leader will stay in power for life at a time of severe economic challenges and rising tensions with the US and other countries
Donald Trump’s new book features letters from former presidents, foreign leaders and celebrities
‘Letters to Trump’ includes private correspondence with former presidents including Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Richard Nixon, along with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says
The launch came as the United States and South Korea prepare to hold their biggest combined military training exercises in years
Kim’s sister warns N. Korea ready to act against US, South
In a separate statement Tuesday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry called the flyover of the U.S. B-52 bomber a reckless provocatio
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