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.
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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.
South Korean leader's profane hot mic criticism of U.S. goes viral
Political foes accused already-unpopular President Yoon Suk-yeol of causing "a major diplomatic mishap" with his "foul language tarnishing the U.S. Congress."
U.S. says Russia reliant on North Korean weapons to keep up Ukraine war
The two isolated nations have grown closer, and the U.S. says Russia is buying rockets from Pyongyang amid sanctions-driven "severe supply shortages in Ukraine."
U.S. and South Korea begin biggest military drills in years
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace.
North Korea resumes missiles tests, firing two suspected cruise missiles
As the North continued this year's record testing pace, the South's president said Seoul would stick with efforts to get Pyongyang to accept economic aid in exchange for denuclearization.
North Korea threatens to use nukes in potential conflicts with U.S., S. Korea
Experts say Pyongyang will likely intensify its threats against the Washington and Seoul as the allies prepare to expand summertime military exercises.
U.S. says North Korea is preparing for its 1st nuclear test in years
America's top envoy in the nuclear standoff with the North has made it clear that Washington is taking Kim Jong Un's threats seriously, and is frustrated over China and Russia's stance.
U.S., South Korea fire 8 missiles in tit-for-tat show of force vs. North
The live-fire exercise followed Pyongyang apparently launching 8 short-range missiles over 35 minutes from at least 4 locations the day before in what might be a single-day record for the North.
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test
South Korean and U.S. officials are afraid North Korea could move ahead with its first nuclear test since 2017.
China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-2 and marked a first serious division among the five veto-wielding permanent members of the U.N.'s most powerful body.
North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says
Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.
Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As Biden arrived to tout deals for American jobs, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
Biden heading to Asia amid rising threat of new North Korea nuclear test
An analyst tells CBS News that Kim Jong Un's regime could be ready to resume nuclear testing by the end of the month after a 3-year pause.
North Korea's suspected COVID-19 caseload approaching 2 million
And the real numbers could be worse than Pyongyang is saying as it scrambles to soften the impact on leader Kim Jong Un's image and its fragile economy.
N. Korea's Kim blames "irresponsible" workers for apparent COVID crisis
Experts watching from outside the Hermit Kingdom suspect North Korea's official figures belie an epidemic of more than a million cases.
North Korea reports 6 deaths from apparent "explosive" COVID outbreak
A large outbreak could be devastating in a country with a broken health care system and an unvaccinated, malnourished population.
N. Korea fires more suspected ballistic missiles as U.S. seeks sanctions
Kim Jong Un's latest apparent weapons test came a day after South Korea swore in its new leader, and as the Biden administration pushed for more sanctions at the U.N.
North Korea confirms its first COVID-19 case
North Korea had previously claimed a perfect record in keeping out COVID-19, a claim widely doubted by outside experts.
New South Korea leader takes oath, hints at bid to lure Kim back to talks
Yoon Suk-yeol was elected by voters fed up with his predecessor's moderate stance on the country's nuclear-armed neighbor. He says "the door to dialogue will remain open."
North Korea tests suspected ballistic missile after Kim's nuclear threat
The launch came just days after Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear arsenal "at the fastest possible pace," and threatened to use it against rivals.
North Korea's Kim threatens to use nukes preemptively "if necessary"
Kim Jong Un expressed "firm will" to continue developing his nuclear-armed military, North Korea's official news agency said.
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