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  Kim vows 'toughest' anti-US policy: Improving soldiers' mental toughness to bolstering military

  World | December 29, 2024 17:25 IST

  North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has threatened the United States by suggesting to implement the toughest anti-US policy. It involves improving the mental strength of North Korean soldiers as well as enhancing the capabilities of country's military.

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  North Korea faces massive floods amid severe food shortage, Kim Jong rebukes premiere

  World | August 23, 2023 12:23 IST

  Kim called the recent flooding a man-made disaster, citing a botched construction project that was supposed to improve drainage in the area.

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  North Korea's Kim Jong fires top general, calls for war preparations as US-Seoul set to hold drills

  World | August 10, 2023 14:58 IST

  With a cigarette in hand, Kim was seen pointing fingers at a map-- potentially of North Korea-- and dismissed the chief of the general staff Pak Su Il. Pak was replaced with Vice Marshal Ri Yong Gil, according to KCNA.

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  North Korea test-fired short range ballistic missile toward sea, says South Korea

  World | September 25, 2022 7:41 IST

  North Korea has dialed up its testing activities to a record pace in 2022, testing more than 30 ballistic weapons, including its first intercontinental ballistic missiles since 2017, as it continues to expand its military capabilities amid a prolonged stalemate in nuclear diplomacy.

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  Seoul: North Korean missile exploded in air in failed launch

  World | March 16, 2022 11:15 IST

  Details of the missile explosion weren’t immediately known. But the launch, the 10th of its kind this year, shows North Korea is determined to press ahead on its push to modernize its weapons arsenal and pressure its rivals into making concessions amid dormant denuclearization talks.

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  North Korea rejects South’s calls for end-of-war declaration

  World | September 24, 2021 7:57 IST

  In a speech at the UN General Assembly earlier this week, South Korean President Moon Jae-in reiterated his calls for the end-of-the-war declaration that he said could help achieve denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.

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  North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into eastern waters

  World | September 15, 2021 11:45 IST

  South Korean and US intelligence authorities are analyzing more details about North Korean launches, the joint chiefs’ statement said, adding that South Korea has boosted its anti-North Korea surveillance posture.

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  North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles

  World | September 13, 2021 8:38 IST

  The Korean Central News Agency said Monday the cruise missiles, which had been under development for two years, demonstrated an ability to hit targets 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) away during flight tests.

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  North Korean leader swears to overcome economic hardships

  World | June 19, 2021 7:38 IST

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “solemnly swore” to navigate his country out of deepening economic troubles as he concluded a major ruling party meeting.

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  North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech

  World | May 02, 2021 8:52 IST

  North Korea on Sunday warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because of Joe Biden's speech

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  North Korea Agrees To Halt Nuclear Activities

  World | March 01, 2012 11:28 IST

  Washington, Mar 1 :  North Korea raised hopes on Wednesday for a major easing in nuclear tensions under its youthful new leader, agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment at a major facility and refrain from missile

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