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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea

The launch came a day after the U.S. and South Korean militaries began their largest joint field exercises in years on Monday. → Read More

North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles

North Korea said Friday it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier. → Read More

North Korea says it fired cruise missiles as rivals trained

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it test-fired long-range cruise missiles off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rival… → Read More

North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles

North Korea says it test-fired long-range cruise missiles in waters off its eastern coast a day earlier, adding to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training → Read More

North Korea says it fired cruise missiles as rivals trained

The latest exercise adds to a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations as its rivals step up military training. → Read More

North Korea fires 2 missiles in tests condemned by neighbours

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea east of the country Monday in its second test launch in three days. → Read More

North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its eastern coast in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals. → Read More

North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats

South Korea said the two missiles were launched from a western coastal town, and Japan said the missiles fell into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. → Read More

North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals.… → Read More

North Korea fires short-range missiles after making threats

South Korea said the two missiles were launched from a western coastal town, and Japan said the missiles fell into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. → Read More

N. Korea fires missile in apparent direct threat to US as area allies prepare for drills

North Korea on Saturday fired a long-range missile from its capital into the sea off Japan, according to its neighbors. → Read More

North Korea fires missile as US, S. Korea prepare for drills

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday fired a long-range missile from its capital into the sea off Japan, according to its neighbors, a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. over their joint military exercises. According to the South Korean and Japanese militaries, the missile […] → Read More

North Korea fires missile as US, S. Korea prepare for drills

North Korea has fired a long-range missile from its capital into the sea off Japan, a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. → Read More

North Korean leader brings daughter to soccer match

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has brought his young daughter to a soccer game celebrating the birthday of his father, her latest in a series of public appearances that have triggered debate on whether she’s being prepped for a future... → Read More

Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, missiles at N. Korean parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his young daughter took center stage at a huge military parade, fueling speculation that she is being primed as a future lea → Read More

N. Korean leader orders military to improve war readiness

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to expand its combat exercises and strengthen war preparedness as he looks to escalate an already provocative run in... → Read More

North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills

North Korea for decades has described the United States’ combined military exercises with South Korea as rehearsals for a potential invasion. → Read More

North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills

North Korea for decades has described the United States’ combined military exercises with South Korea as rehearsals for a potential invasion. → Read More

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula. → Read More

Ship sinks between South Korea and Japan; 8 sailors still missing

It's unclear what caused the vessel to sink, but there was no indication it hit another ship. → Read More