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North Korea

N. Korea fired short-range ballistic missile, says South Korea

A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea on June 25.
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea on June 25.

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a part of an unidentified missile, which Ukrainian authorities believe to be made in North Korea and was used in a strike in Kharkiv earlier this week, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 6, 2024. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A view shows a part of an unidentified missile, which Ukrainian authorities believe to be made in North Korea and was used in a strike in Kharkiv earlier this week, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 6, 2024. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/File Photo

Ukraine says missile interceptor deliveries have fallen to third of 2025 level

A man walking past plastic bags containing the bodies of people killed at a railway station in the Kyiv region on Aug 5, during Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes.
A man walking past plastic bags containing the bodies of people killed at a railway station in the Kyiv region on Aug 5, during Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes.

South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea

South Korean soldiers open the gate as the rails which leads to North Korea is seen, inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju.
South Korean soldiers open the gate as the rails which leads to North Korea is seen, inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju.

North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says

Russia has fired scores of North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine since late 2023.
Russia has fired scores of North Korean ballistic missiles at Ukraine since late 2023.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said Pyongyang will make new military choices against Japan’s threat.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, said Pyongyang will make new military choices against Japan’s threat.

North Korea’s Vietnam War dead to get first memorial 60 years on

Vietnam will build a memorial and renovate a cemetery dedicated to North Korean servicemen killed fighting during the Vietnam War.
Vietnam will build a memorial and renovate a cemetery dedicated to North Korean servicemen killed fighting during the Vietnam War.

North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image

North Korea’s spokesperson accused Washington of militarising cyberspace through cyber warfare capabilities and joint cyber exercises with allies.
North Korea’s spokesperson accused Washington of militarising cyberspace through cyber warfare capabilities and joint cyber exercises with allies.

US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says

The Justice Department has subpoenaed the records of freelance journalist Matthew Cole over a story he co-wrote about a botched US military operation in which unarmed North Koreans died.
The Justice Department has subpoenaed the records of freelance journalist Matthew Cole over a story he co-wrote about a botched US military operation in which unarmed North Koreans died.

Indonesia’s Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South Korea

President Prabowo Subianto told the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce that the country is seen as having no interest in meddling in other countries’ domestic affairs.
President Prabowo Subianto told the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce that the country is seen as having no interest in meddling in other countries’ domestic affairs.

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