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North Korea confirms it test fired new hypersonic missile
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the test launch of the solid fuel-powered Hwasong-16 missile in a Pyongyang suburb. He claimed all missiles his country has developed are now based on solid fuel technology and are capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile towards Sea of Japa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that it detected the launch from the area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Tuesday at 6.53am (21:53 GMT on Monday).
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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.
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US, Japan plan to strengthen security pact inked over 60 years ago
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Japan and the United States will also work on further steps to enhance their response capabilities, Kyodo reported. Tokyo had in 2022 decided to acquire the capability to strike enemy bases even under Japan's war-renouncing Constitution.
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Japan PM expressed intention to meet Kim Jong-un, says North Korean leader
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
"Shortly ago, Kishida, through another channel, conveyed his intention to personally meet the President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as soon as possible," Kim Yo-jong said, according to the Seoul-based news agency which cited KCNA.
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Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines ties to counter China
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve the long-standing issue of North Korea's past abductions of Japanese nationals as the victims' families continue to age, according to the draft obtained by Kyodo News.
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North Korea successfully conducts ground-jet test for new hypersonic missi
Updated : 2 years 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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US will always work with SKorea against N Korea's provocations: Blinken
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The US diplomat made the remarks, during a meeting with the South Korean President Yoon on the sidelines of the third Summit for Democracy being held in Seoul.
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North Korea launched suspected ballistic missile, says Japan
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The South Korean military said North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Monday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
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North Korea: Kim Jong rides in luxury Russian limo gifted by Putin
Updated : 2 years ago IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took his first ride in the luxury car that was gifted to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Al Jazeera reported.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders military to intensify war preparations
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The North Korean leader said the military must "dynamically usher in a new heyday of intensifying the war preparations in line with the requirements of the prevailing situation," according to KCNA.
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US acts to stop sale of sensitive personal data to China, Russia
Updated : 2 years ago IST
United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday will sign an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans' data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
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