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North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile

The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

North Korea missile reaches record height in apparent ICBM test

The North’s test of a missile that is theoretically capable of striking the US mainland comes amid warnings over its troops’ presence in Ukraine. North Korea has test launched a long-range missile ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

North Korea confirms it has tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

North Korea launches a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten US

North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland and occurring days ahead of the U.S. election

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

North Korea conducts longest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile test

Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to Russia

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits missile bases and cites U.S. nuclear threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited missile bases to examine their readiness to undertake actions of “strategic deterrence,” state media reported.

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.

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 - 6 days ago

Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Oil prices fall on signs Benjamin Netanyahu plans to avoid energy sector and nuclear sites

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

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World - Financial Times - October 15

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.

North Korea Defines South Korea as Hostile State in Constitution

World - Yahoo News - October 17

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.

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

Zelensky slams North Korea for providing troops to Russia

World - Yahoo News - October 22

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 ...

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 ...

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 world

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

White House 'strongly condemns' North Korean missile test

The White House on Wednesday warned North Korea "needlessly" raised tensions with the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. A spokesperson for the national security council said the ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

North Korea Put Border Troops on High Alert After Drone Claims

World - Yahoo News - October 14

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.

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - 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 drones

Business - Financial Times - October 15

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

World - Yahoo News - October 15

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

World - Yahoo News - October 15

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 ...

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 Ukraine

World - 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.

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North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

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North Korea confirms it has tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile

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North Korea conducts longest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile test

South Korea says North Korea has test-launched a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits missile bases and cites U.S. nuclear threat

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What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

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Israel assures US that retaliation against Iran will target military

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Watch as North Korea blows up roads connecting to South Korea

North Korea Defines South Korea as Hostile State in Constitution

North Korea calls South Korea a 'hostile state,' indicating constitution change

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North Korea sending more soldiers to Ukraine

Zelensky slams North Korea for providing troops to Russia

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say

The west underestimates North Korea at its peril

White House 'strongly condemns' North Korean missile test

North Korea Put Border Troops on High Alert After Drone Claims

North Korea to blow up cross-border roads with the South, Seoul says

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

North Korea blows up roads to south as tensions mount

North Korea Blows Up Roads, Prompting South to Fire Warning Shots

North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further

For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice

Ukraine Says North Korean Role in Russia's War Is Growing

North Korea redefines South as 'hostile state,' closing door on unity

North Korea said to be sending thousands of troops to help Russia in Ukraine

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