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S Korea says deterrence against North Korea unaffected despite USFK asset
Updated : 3 days, 6 hours ago IST
South Korea on Wednesday said its deterrence posture against North Korea would remain unaffected even if some military assets of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are relocated from the Korean Peninsula amid the conflict in West Asia, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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NATO chief Mark Rutte holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myun
Updated : 1 month ago IST
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Brussels, reaffirming their strategic partnership. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation on defence, security, space and information sharing amid global challenges, including the Ukraine war and Korean Penins
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Aliawati Longkumer appointed as next ambassador of India to North Korea
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Aliawati Longkumer has been appointed as India's next ambassador to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (also known as North Korea), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in a statement on Monday.
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N Korea leader calls for increasing nuclear forces "without limits"
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"We will strengthen our self-defence power, centred on nuclear forces, without limitation, not being content (with our current level) and ceaselessly," Kim was cited as saying in his speech as reported by North state media
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North Korea's Kim Jong oversees "suicide drones" test, seeks introduction
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Kim was quoted by KNCA as saying that it was necessary to develop and produce more suicide drones "to be used in tactical infantry and special operation units, as well as strategic reconnaissance and multi-purpose attack drones."
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At UNSC: US, allies condemn N Korea's failed satellite launch, nuke bid; C
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The unannounced launch on May 27 by North Korea of yet another reconnaissance satellite using new technology represents a violation of resolutions of the 15-member UN body and posed "a grave threat to peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula," speakers warned the Security Council.
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N Korea says will launch next satellite into space; Japan, China, S Korea
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
During a joint press conference with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and China's Premier Li Qiang following the meeting in Seoul, Japan's Prime Minister Fumion Kishida emphasised on the importance of North Korean denuclearization and said that the stability on the Korean Peninsula is
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US State Secy Blinken reaffirms peace, stability across Taiwan Strait duri
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
During his visit, Blinken also expressed concern over Chinese military actions at Second Thomas Shoal and reaffirmed the US commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
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North Korea successfully conducts ground-jet test for new hypersonic missi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
North Korea has successfully conducted a ground-jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate hypersonic missile amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, according to Yonhap News Agency.
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"Thoroughly annihilate enemy without hesitation if...": Kim Jong-un warns
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Issuing a warning that a clash could happen in the Korean Peninsula anytime, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered its army to "thoroughly annihilate" the US and South Korea if a provocation is made, Yonhap news agency reported citing state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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North Korean leader slams "irresponsible" officials as typhoon Khanun hits
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lashed out at "irresponsible" officials for failing to prevent damage from typhoon Khanun that swept through the Korean peninsula last week.
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UN to focus on North Korea rights violations and missile program
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States holds the 15-nation Security Council’s rotating presidency this month and Thomas-Greenfield has said that human rights would be the core theme. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that North Korea launched scores of ballistic missiles and several intercontinental ballis
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