North Korea has conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles, according to state media. The test comes as regional tensions rise during ongoing military drills in the area. The development could further strain security dynamics in Northeast Asia. The missile test took place while joint annual military exercises between South Korea and the United States […]
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North Korea blames South Korea for surveillance drone
North Korea said on January 4 that a South Korean drone entered its airspace, violating sovereignty. The drone flew 8 km before being shot down, KCNA reported. The announcement comes ahead of North Korea’s upcoming party congress. KCNA said the drone carried surveillance cameras to record “major” North Korean facilities. Images showed the drone in […]
North Korea fires missiles amid regional tensions
North Korea launched ballistic missiles on Sunday, coinciding with South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung starting a state visit to China. The launches came hours after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, raising international concern. At least two missiles were fired from Pyongyang into waters between the Koreas and Japan, flying approximately 900 […]
Kim Jong Un oversees nuclear submarine, missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine and oversaw a successful test-firing of long-range surface-to-air missiles. The missile hit targets 200 km away, demonstrating Pyongyang’s growing high-altitude strike capabilities, KCNA reported. Kim toured a submarine construction site with his daughter Ju Ae, considered a potential heir, emphasizing […]