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North Korea confirms test-firing of biggest ICBM Hwasong-17
The agency claimed the test met desired technical objectives and proved that the ICBM system would be promptly operated during wartime conditions
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N Korea's Kim Jong Un issues order for test-launch of new ballistic missile
The test-launch of a new type ICBM Hwasongpho-17 of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) strategic forces was conducted under the direct guidance of DPRK leader Kim Jong Un
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North Korea tests largest ICBM, US condemns return to long-range launches
'This launch is a brazen violation of multiple UNSC resolutions and needlessly raises tensions and risks destabilising the security situation in the region,' says White House press secretary
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North Korea fires suspected missile into sea, says neighbours' militaries
North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, its neighbours' militaries said, apparently extending its barrage of weapons tests
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World Food Programme extends North Korea aid programme until 2023
The World Food Programme (WFP) revealed that it has extended the aid programme for North Korea by a year until the end of 2023, with strict border restrictions against the Covid-19 pandemic in place.
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N Korea works with all kinds of cyber criminals, including Russians: US NSA
North Korea possesses significant cyber capabilities and works with all kinds of cyber criminals including those from Russia, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said
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North Korea fires artillery into sea days after missile launch
North Korea fired suspected artillery pieces into sea, South Korea's military said, days after North's latest missile launch ended in failure amid country's recent burst of weapons testing activity
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India, Japan discuss nuclear threats in Indo-Pacific region
Kishida condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches, saying that they are destabilising the region
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N Korea's missile exploded in air in failed launch: S Korean military
A North Korean missile exploded in mid-air in an apparent failed launch on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, amid speculation that North may soon launch its biggest long-range missile
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North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile', says Japanese Defence Ministry
North Korea launched an 'unidentified projectile' what is believed to be a ballistic missile, NHK reported on Wednesday citing Japanese Defense Ministry sources
Imminent risk of North conducting ICBM test, says South Korean newspaper
The South Korean government believes North Korea could test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) as soon as this week, local media reported, citing unnamed sources
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North Korea may be testing monster new ICBM, could conduct full launch soon
North Korea has begun testing its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system yet, US and South Korean officials say, and may soon conduct a full ICBM launch for the first time since 2017
North Korea seen preparing for another imminent ICBM system test: Report
South Korea and the US have detected signs that North Korea is preparing to conduct another intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system test as early as this week, informed sources said
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits satellite launch test site
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the country's satellite test site on the west coast and called for its modernisation, Pyongyang's state media said on Friday.
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North Korea testing new long-range ICBMs, says US, warns more coming
The Biden administration says two North Korean missile launches in recent weeks were test firings of a powerful new long-range ICBM and warned Thursday that a full-range test could soon follow.
North Korea to launch satellites to monitor military actions by US, allies
North Korea will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites in coming years to provide real-time information on military actions by the United States and its allies, Kim Jong Un said
Satellite development aimed at collecting info on US military: N Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the country's space agency, and said the recent development of a reconnaissance satellite is aimed at collecting information on the US military
US and 10 other countries condemn North Korean ballistic missile launch
The US and 10 other countries on Monday criticised North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch and urged UNSC to respond, saying its inaction erodes the credibility of the UN's most powerful body
UNSC planning session after N Korea's latest missile launch: Seoul
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has planned to convene a session in response to North Korea's latest projectile launch, a South Korean government official said on Monday
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North Korea fires ballistic missile in extension of testing
The flight details roughly matched an earlier assessment by the Japanese military and were similar to NK's previous launch last Sunday that was also conducted from the Sunan area near Pyongyang