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‘US working to improve early warning system against N.Korean missile launches’
Washington: The US is working to further improve its missile warning system, the commander of US Space Command has said, following a barrage of North Korean missile tests that included multiple intercontinental…
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2.0 magnitude quake hits near N.Korea’s nuclear test site
Seoul: A 2.0 magnitude natural earthquake has struck near North Korea’s nuclear test site, the latest in a series of natural earthquakes to hit the region in recent months, South Korea’s state…
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North Korea reveals Kim Jong-un’s daughter for first time
Seoul: North Korea revealed leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter for the first time on Saturday in photos showing them attending the test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the previous day. The North’s…
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North Korea denies exporting weapons to Russia
Seoul: The North Korean military on Tuesday denied exporting weapons or ammunition to Russia and said that it has no plans to do so, accusing the US of spreading “groundless” rumours. In…
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S.Korea, US, Japan hold talks amid speculation on N.Korea nuke test
Seoul: Senior diplomats of South Korea, the US and Japan held high-level talks on Wednesday on regional and global security issues amid concerns over the possibility of a North Korean nuclear test.…
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North Korea test-fires long-range strategic cruise missiles: state media
Pyongyang: North Korea has test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles, state media reported on Thursday while adding that leader Kim Jong-un guided the test-fire of the missiles on the spot. The test…
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Japan urges residents to take shelter as North Korea fires missile
Tokyo : Japan on Tuesday urged residents to evacuate to shelters after North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile that flew over Tokyo. According to Kyodo News, early Tuesday, the government issued…
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Unification minister says NKorea trying to tame SKorean government, grab US attention
Seoul: South Korea’s point man on North Korea said Sunday he believes North Korea’s recent series of missile launches are aimed at “taming” the new South Korean government while at the same…
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North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles: Seoul
Seoul: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Saturday, in its fourth such provocation in less than a week, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of…
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North Korean army denies exporting weapons, ammunition to Russia
Seoul: North Korea’s military said on Thursday that it has never exported weapons or ammunition to Russia and does not plan to do so, rejecting accusations of arms trade between the two…
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Kim Jong-un vows not to give up nukes
Seoul North Korean leader Kim Jong-un publicly expressed his determination not to give up the country’s nuclear weapons, accusing the US of seeking the collapse of his regime, not just denuclearization, state…
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Satellite imagery shows flood damage at North Korea’s nuke test site
Seoul: Recent satellite imagery suggest that work to repair North Korea’s main nuclear test site in Punggye-ri may have been suspended due to flood damage, a US monitor said. The satellite imagery,…
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Pope Francis says he’s open for trip to North Korea
Seoul: Pope Francis says he is willing to visit North Korea, should the country’s leaders ever invite him, he told a South Korean broadcaster in an interview released on Friday. “I will…
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North Korea urges heightened alert against new virus found in China
Seoul, Aug 24 (IANS) North Korea on Wednesday called for heightened alert against a new virus detected in China, just weeks after Pyongyang claimed victory over the Covid-19 crisis. The Rodong Sinmun,…
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Russia, North Korea planning closer ties: State media
Seoul: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are planning to deepen their diplomatic ties, state media reported on Monday. Putin sent his greetings to Kim as Monday marks…
