North Korea tests missiles, says U.S. actions warrant its nuclear buildup
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
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U.S participates in drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea missile test
On Thursday, North Korea test-fired the newly developed Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in nearly a year.
Russian, North Korean diplomats meet
Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries' diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the move's significance, the Middle East conflict and election security concerns.
2024 election could impact Ukraine war
Ukrainians are paying close attention to the 2024 U.S. presidential election as the war against Russia continues. James Waterhouse with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.
U.S. calls on China to sway North Korea
Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against Ukraine, CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
North Korea releases possible video of ICBM
North Korea has released a video they say shows the test of their newest intercontinental missile with range to strike the mainland United States. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more on that and the North Korean troop situation with Russia.
North Korea threatens U.S. with missile test
North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, including 8,000 near Ukraine's border. The U.S. condemned both actions. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
North Korean test missile news
North Korea tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday as more details emerge of its troops in Russian uniform headed toward Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Blinken on North Korean ICBM test, troops
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Ukraine's border and are expected to engage in combat for Russia. Blinken said the use of North Korean troops is a sign of desperation and weakness from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
North Korea test launches powerful missile
North Korea test-fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile that could strike the United States. South Korean and Japanese officials said the ICBM was fired almost vertically and traveled upward for 86 minutes, reaching a height of more than 4,300 miles before falling into the sea. It comes just days after the U.S. confirmed North Korean soldiers are in Russia.
What we know about North Korea ICBM test
North Korea launched a new ICBM Thursday that's designed to reach the U.S. mainland. The U.S., South Korea and Japan all condemned the launch, which came amid warnings that North Korean soldiers in Russian uniforms are heading toward Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
North Korea tests intercontinental missile
North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday that could potentially reach the U.S. mainland. In response, the U.S. and South Korean air forces staged joint aerial drills.
Austin on North Korea troops in Russia
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said North Korean troops dressed in Russian uniform appear to be moving toward the Russia-Ukraine border. Austin called the matter "pretty serious" and said the U.S. will continue to work with allies to discourage Russia's actions.
U.S.: 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia
The United States has confirmed that 10,000 North Korean troops are now in Russia and could be used to bolster Moscow's forces near Ukraine in the coming weeks. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the move represents "a dangerous expansion of Russia's war." CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Concerns over North Koreans in Russia
More evidence of North Korean troops traveling to Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine is raising concerns over the growing alliance between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "a sign of Putin's growing desperation"
"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.
Zelenskyy: North Korea could soon join war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that North Korean troops could begin fighting alongside Russia as early as this weekend. The Biden administration confirmed Wednesday that Pyongyang sent at least 3,000 soldiers over the past few weeks to support the Kremlin in its war with Ukraine. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Austin on Israeli strikes against Lebanese army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid getting into Gaza. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
North Korea sends troops to Russia
The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous escalation of the war.
Pentagon: North Korea troops training in Russia
The Pentagon has confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops are training with Russian forces at three specialized military sites inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia may send those forces to Ukraine and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls the development a very serious escalation. Isaac Stone Fish, CEO and founder of China-focused research firm Strategy Risks, joined CBS News to discuss why the North Korean troops are in Russia and what it could mean for the world.
U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea said to be sending thousands of troops to help Russia in Ukraine
South Korea's spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, which could bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North Korea and the West.
How North Korean troops may impact Ukraine war
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says
North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had intelligence that North Korean soldiers were being prepared to fight in Ukraine. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
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