Is North Korea quietly grappling with a COVID resurgence?
A Seoul-based news outlet says residents of the North Korea capital have been ordered to stay at home due to an outbreak of "respiratory illness."
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South Korea scrambles jets, fires warning shots after North flies drones
Tensions at the border were sky-high -- literally. Seoul said it was the first time in five years that drones from the North violated its airspace.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles days after U.S.-South Korea drills
The U.S. flew nuclear-capable bombers and advanced stealth jets near the Korean Peninsula during the drills.
U.S. flies bombers, stealth jets as show of force against North Korea
The deployment of B-52 bombers and F-22 stealth fighter jets for joint drills with South Korea was part of an agreement to protect it with all available means.
North Korea claims significant progress toward developing spy satellite
Pyongyang says preparations should be wrapped up by April. Western experts note that April 15 is an important holiday in the North.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
She's only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she's being primed as a successor.
North Korea tests missile with range to hit anywhere in U.S., Japan says
At the APEC summit in Bangkok, Vice President Harris strongly condemned the test, calling it a "brazen violation of multiple U.N. Security resolutions."
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
North Korea fires another missile, continuing recent barrage of tests
One of the dozens of missiles fired by Kim Jong Un's isolated regime last week was a half-century old Soviet model, but not necessarily because he's running low.
North Korea says missile tests were practice for merciless strikes
Pyongyang fired dozens of missiles and flew warplanes toward the sea last week. One may have been an ICBM -- whose flight reportedly ended in failure.
South Korea scrambles jets after spotting 180 North Korean warplanes
Pyongyang's move came after the North test-fired around 30 ballistic missiles over the two previous days, including an ICBM.
North Korea launches ICBM that apparently failed and 2 short-range missiles
The launches prompted Japan's government to order people in northern regions to take cover, and South Korea and the U.S. extended their current military drills.
The Koreas exchange missile launches as tensions ratchet up even further
The dueling launches come as U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials say Pyongyang is apparently preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in years.
N. Korea resumes missile tests amid stern warnings not to use nuclear weapons
Pyongyang fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea in its first ballistic weapons launches in two weeks.
North Korea set to conduct nuclear test anytime, U.S. and South Korea say
U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials are bracing for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test in years, amid already heightened global tensions.
North Korea put on notice: Nuclear test would draw "unprecedented" response
The warning from the U.S., South Korea and Japan comes amid signs Pyongyang could be close to conducting its first such test since 2017.
North, South Korea exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary
The western sea boundary is disputed by the two Koreas and has been the scene of past battles.
N. Korea claims test of cruise missiles ready to carry "tactical nukes"
Analysts are dubious of the North's claim to have deployed long-range missiles capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons, but a new nuke test could be looming.
North Korea calls recent missile tests "tactical nuclear" drills
State-run media said Kim observed his army in drills to "check and assess the war deterrent and nuclear counterattack capability."
North Korea launches 2 more ballistic missiles
The launch came just two days after North Korea fired an intermediate-range missile over Japan for the first time in five years.
North Korea ups the ante with first missile test over Japan in years
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
North Korea conducts 4th round of missile tests in 1 week
The North's testing spree is seen as a response to recent naval drills between South Korea and the U.S. and their other training that involved Japan.
North Korea test fires missiles as Harris visits to reassure the South
Harris visited South Korea and assured the close ally that the U.S. commitment to its defense was "ironclad" in the face of Kim Jong Un's threats.
North Korea fires missiles on eve of Kamala Harris trip to Seoul
Seoul says the provocations will only deepen North Korea's international isolation while pushing South Korea and the United States to strengthen their deterrence.
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