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North Korea boasts of 'the world's strongest' missile, but experts say it's too big to use in war
North Korea is boasting that its new intercontinental ballistic missile is “the world’s strongest,” a claim seen as pure propaganda after experts assessed it as being too big to be useful in a war ...World - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
North Korea boasts of new ICBM able to reach the U.S. mainland
North Korea bragged of its recently tested new intercontinental ballistic missile, calling it “the world’s strongest,” a claim viewed by experts as propaganda.Top stories - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?
North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military
Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sitesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west
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Watch as North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea
Pyongyang vowed to sever road and railway access to South Korea in a bid to “completely separate” the two countries.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
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North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change
North Korea has designated South Korea a “hostile state,” its state media said, confirming a change in the constitution to drop unification as a national goal.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
North Korea again raises the specter of nuclear conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning that his regime would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if any adversary attempts to use force against Pyongyang. Developments in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
North Korea sending more soldiers to Ukraine
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story North Korea sending thousands of troops to Ukraine, officials say ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
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North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says
North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say
The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
The west underestimates North Korea at its peril
Kim Jong Un’s intervention in the Ukraine war reflects a dangerous turn in Pyongyang’s approach to the worldBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet
The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.Top stories - BBC News - 15 hours ago -
North Korea conducts longest-ever ICBM test
Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to RussiaBusiness - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
North Korea tests longest and farthest missile yet
North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters
South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern watersWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
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North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says
North Korea is getting ready to blow up roads that cross the heavily militarized border with South Korea, Seoul said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount
Symbolic detonations are first of their kind and come amid dispute over dronesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice
Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing
Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
North Korea redefines South as 'hostile state,' closing door on unity
North Korea has officially closed the door on peaceful unification with South Korea, designating its neighbor as a "hostile state," according to state-run media. The state-run Korean Central News ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
North Korea said to be sending thousands of troops to help Russia in Ukraine
South Korea's spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, which could bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
South Korea says North is sending troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine
South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia’s war against UkraineWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
North Korea to send troops to fight with Russia, Seoul says
The first 1,500 troops arrive in Russia ahead of going to Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
North Korea sending 10K troops to fight with Russia, Zelensky says
North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Zelensky, speaking at a press conference in ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
North Korea says it discovered the remains of a South Korean drone in Pyongyang
North Korea says it found the remains of a South Korean drone during a search in capital PyongyangWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
South Korea calls for immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops allegedly in Russia
South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand the immediate pullout of North Korean troops allegedly deployed in RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 21