North Korea

A timeline of North Korea’s space launch programme and long-range missile projects

SEOUL, May 31 (Reuters) - North Korea made a failed attempt at launching its first spy satellite on Wednesday, with the booster and payload plunging into the sea, North Korean…

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North Korean satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure

North Korea media says rocket's second stage malfunctioned Flight was Pyongyang's sixth satellite launch attempt South Korea military salvage debris believed to be from rocket Alerts cause panic among Seoul…

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UPDATED: Japan puts missile defences on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch

By Hyunsu Yim and Nobuhiro Kubo TOKYO/SEOUL, May 29 (Reuters) - Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert on Monday, vowing to shoot down any projectile that threatened its…

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North Korea constructing satellite launch pad with ‘new urgency’ – report

By Josh Smith SEOUL, May 25 (Reuters) - Construction at North Korea’s satellite launching station has hit a “new level of urgency,” most likely in preparation for a launch, a U.S.-based think…

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North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as ‘nuclear blackmail’

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, May 19 (Reuters) - North Korea accused the U.S. and South Korea of ramping up "nuclear blackmail" with joint military drills, pledging to take corresponding action…

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U.S. plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea

By Josh Smith and Ju-min Park SEOUL, April 27 (Reuters) - For the first time since the 1980s a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will visit South Korea…

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South Korea, US to share nuclear planning to deter North Korean threat

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States pledged to give South Korea more insight into its nuclear planning over any conflict with North…

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Japan prepares to shoot down North Korea satellite if it falls on Japan

TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country's military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within…

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North Korean leader orders spy satellite launch as planned

SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to launch the first spy satellite as planned, saying that boosting reconnaissance capabilities is a priority…

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South Korea, US, Japan to hold missile defence drills to counter North Korea

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, April 17 (Reuters) - South Korea, the United States and Japan will stage joint naval missile defence exercises on Monday as they push for greater security…

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South Korea fires warning shots after North’s boat crosses sea border

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, April 16 (Reuters) - South Korea fired warning shots toward a North Korean vessel that crossed the maritime border on Saturday, South Korea's military said a…

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North Korea says it tested a new solid-fuel ICBM, warns of ‘extreme’ horror

North Korea said on Friday it had tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, to "radically promote" the country's nuclear counterattack capability, state media reported.Leader Kim Jong…

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UPDATED: North Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, South says

SEOUL/TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a new model of long-range ballistic missile on Thursday, South Korea said, triggering a scare in northern Japan where residents were told…

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North Korea says it carried out underwater strategic weapon system test

By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SEOUL, April 8 (Reuters) - North Korea has conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, its state media reported on Saturday, the…

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US, South Korea, Japan express concern over N.Korea’s ‘malicious’ cyber activities – joint statement

By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL, April 7 (Reuters) - The United States, South Korea and Japan expressed deep concern over North Korea's "malicious" cyber activities to support its…

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Canada deploys military aircraft to Japan to implement North Korea sanctions

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - Canada said it will deploy a military aircraft to Japan to support implementation of United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Deployment of the…

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North Korea says U.S.-South Korea drills push tension to ‘brink of nuclear war’

SEOUL, April 6 (Reuters) - North Korea on Thursday accused the U.S. and South Korea of escalating tensions to the brink of nuclear war through their joint military drills, vowing…

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South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-submarine drills to counter North Korea threats

SEOUL, April 3 (Reuters) - The navies of South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will hold two days of anti-submarine exercises starting Monday to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear…

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North Korea accuses Ukraine of having nuclear ambitions

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, accused Ukraine of calling for nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported, basing her assertion…

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High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex after Kim’s bomb-fuel order

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Satellite images show a high level of activity at North Korea's main nuclear site, a U.S. think tank reported on Saturday after the North Korean leader ordered…

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North Korea fires ballistic missile off its east coast

SEOUL, March 27 (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday morning, South Korea's military said, the latest in a…

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North Korea’s use of missile silo could mean less warning of launches -analysts

By Hyonhee Shin and Minwoo Park (Reuters) - North Korea's presumed use of a silo in its missile test a week ago was aimed at boosting the speed and reliability…

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North Korea tests new nuclear-capable underwater drone

By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL, March 24 (Reuters) - North Korea has tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media reported on Friday, as leader Kim Jong…

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US amphibious assault ship joins drills in South Korea

By Soo-hyang Choi BUSAN, South Korea, March 23 (Reuters) - South Korean and U.S. troops launched their largest amphibious landing drills in years involving a U.S. amphibious assault ship, officials…

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North Korea doesn’t appear poised for imminent nuclear test, US official says

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not appear poised to carry out a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea military exercises, but the United…

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UPDATED: North Korea’s Kim oversees simulated nuclear counterattack against US, South Korea

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, March 20 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen drills simulating a nuclear counterattack against the U.S. and South Korea in a warning…

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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile

SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, the South Korean military said,…

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North Korea launches ICBM ahead of South Korea-Japan summit

By Josh Smith and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, March 16 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan on…

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South Korea’s Yoon says cooperation with Japan vital amid concerns on North Korea, supply chains

By Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday that cooperation with Japan is vital in confronting North Korea's…

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Seoul mayor calls for South Korean nuclear weapons to counter threat from North

SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - South Korea should build nuclear weapons to bolster its defences against North Korea, even at the risk of international repercussions, the mayor of its capital…

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North Korea launches missiles from submarine as U.S.-South Korean drills begin

By Josh Smith and Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, March 13 (Reuters) - Nuclear-armed North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine on Sunday, state news agency KCNA said on…

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North Korean leader Kim calls for intensified drills in case of ‘real war’

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, March 10 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Jong Un ordered the military to intensify drills to deter and respond to a "real war" if necessary, state…

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UPDATED: North Korea missile launch does not pose immediate threat to U.S., allies -U.S. military

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - North Korea's launch of a short-range ballistic missile toward the Yellow Sea, located between China and the Korean Peninsula, does not pose an immediate threat…

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North Korea says UN should demand end to S.Korea-US military drills

SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) - North Korea's foreign ministry on Sunday called on the United Nations to demand an immediate halt to combined military drills by the United States and…

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North Korea test-fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack

SEOUL, Feb 24 (Reuters) - North Korea test-fired four strategic cruise missiles during a drill designed to demonstrate its ability to conduct a nuclear counterattack against hostile forces, its state…

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U.S., South Korea stage table-top nuclear drill focused on North Korea

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and South Korean officials took part in a simulated "table-top" exercise that focused on the possibility of North Korea using a nuclear weapon, the Pentagon said.…

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North Korean media blames U.S., allies for Ukraine war ahead of invasion anniversary

By Josh Smith SEOUL, Feb 23 (Reuters) - North Korean state media marked the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by blaming the crisis on NATO and calling America's…

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North Korea fires two more ballistic missiles; Warns of turning Pacific into ‘firing range’

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, Feb 20 (Reuters) - North Korea fired two more ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, as the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un…

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UPDATED: South Korea, U.S. stage combined air drill in response to North Korea missile launch

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States and South Korea held a joint air exercise involving U.S. strategic bombers on Sunday, a day after North Korea…

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UPDATE – North Korea fires long-range missile after warning over military drills

North Korea fires first missile since Jan. 1 Pyongyang had warned of 'strong' response over drills Japan and South Korea condemn launch Adds comments from S. Korea, Japan PM, U.S.…

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North Korea threatens unprecedented action over allied military drills

SEOUL, Feb 17 (Reuters) - North Korea threatened on Friday to take "unprecedentedly constant, strong responses" if South Korea and the United States press ahead with planned military drills, accusing…

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North Korea seen launching new ICBM military unit amid troop refurbishment

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - North Korea may have launched a military unit tasked with operating new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in line with its recent restructuring…

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North Korean food shortage seems to be worsening

SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A North Korean food crisis appears to have deteriorated, South Korea said on Wednesday, as a newspaper reported that North Korea has cut rations to…

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Daughter of North Korean leader Kim shares spotlight with nuclear missiles

By Josh Smith (Reuters) - Sharing drinks, watching missile parades and dining with senior army commanders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter was centre stage with her father and…

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North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at nighttime parade

By Josh Smith and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Nuclear-armed North Korea showcased its missile production muscle during a nighttime parade, state media reported on Thursday, displaying more…

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North Korea ruling party meeting to address ‘urgent’ agricultural needs

SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Leading members of North Korea's ruling party will meet this month to discuss the "urgent" task of improving the country's agricultural sector, as international experts…

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North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea

By Josh Smith SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - South Korea's military said on Monday it had tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory, but determined it did not pose…

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Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups – report

By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - Last year was the worst on record for cryptocurrency heists, with hackers stealing as much as $3.8 billion, led by attackers linked to North…

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UPDATED: North Korea says U.S. drills threaten to turn region into ‘critical war zone’

North Korea says no interest in talking if U.S. remains hostile Statement warns of response to any military moves by U.S. U.S., S.Korea warplanes conducted drills on Wednesday Allies say…

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North Korea locks down capital city over ‘respiratory illness’

SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Authorities in the North Korean capital Pyongyang have ordered a five-day lockdown due to rising cases of an unspecified respiratory illness, Seoul-based NK News reported…

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North Korea drone entered no-fly zone in Seoul during last week’s intrusion -S.Korea military

SEOUL, Jan 5 (Reuters) - A North Korean drone entered the northern end of a no-fly zone surrounding South Korea's presidential office in Seoul when it intruded into the South's…

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South Korea’s Yoon warns of ending military pact after North drone intrusion

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday he would consider suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military pact if the North violates its…

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North Korea’s Kim sacks No. 2 military official

SEOUL, Jan 2 (Reuters) - North Korea has sacked Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official after leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported. Pak, vice chairman of…

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North Korea’s weapons programme defies COVID outbreak, reaches ‘uncharted territory’

(Reuters) - North Korea forged ahead with its missile programme in 2022 and took steps toward resuming testing of nuclear bombs, as world events including the COVID pandemic and war…

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North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles after unprecedented year of tests

By Joyce Lee and Atsuko Aoyama SEOUL, Dec 31 (Reuters) - North Korea fired three ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the South Korean…

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North Korea’s Kim unveils new military goals at key party meeting

SEOUL, Dec 28 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled new goals for the country's military for 2023 at an ongoing meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, state…

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North Korea fires missile amid tension over Russia arms aid

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired two ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Friday, the South Korean military said, the latest in an unprecedented number of missile…

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