North Korea News
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Kim vows 'toughest' anti-US policy: Improving soldiers' mental toughness to bolstering military
World | Dec 29, 2024, 05:25 PM ISTNorth 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 | Aug 23, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTKim 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 | Aug 10, 2023, 02:58 PM ISTWith 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 | Sep 25, 2022, 07:41 AM ISTNorth 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 | Mar 16, 2022, 11:15 AM ISTDetails 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 | Sep 24, 2021, 07:57 AM ISTIn 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 | Sep 15, 2021, 11:45 AM ISTSouth 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 | Sep 13, 2021, 08:38 AM ISTThe 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 | Jun 19, 2021, 07:38 AM ISTNorth 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, 08:52 AM ISTNorth 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 | Mar 01, 2012, 11:28 AM ISTWashington, 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