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North Korea halts nuclear reactor, likely to extract bomb fuel

SEOUL, Oct 5 (Reuters) - North Korea has halted the nuclear reactor at its main atomic complex, probably to extract plutonium that could be used for weapons by reprocessing spent…

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North Korea amends constitution on nuclear policy, cites US ‘provocations’

By Soo-hyang Choi and Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) - North Korea has adopted a constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force, state media reported on Thursday,…

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US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him

By Phil Stewart, Trevor Hunnicutt and Hyonhee Shin WASHINGTON/SEOUL, (Reuters) - Private Travis King, the U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea in July, is in U.S. custody and heading…

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North Korea to expel US soldier Travis King

SEOUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) - North Korea has decided to expel American soldier Travis King who it said has admitted to illegal intrusion into the country and was "disillusioned about…

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Kremlin says Russia plans to expand ties with North Korea in all areas

MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia wants to expand ties with North Korea in all possible areas, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was replying to a question…

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Rifle, fur hat, drones: North Korea’s Kim returns with gifts from Russia

SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is heading home on Monday, most likely with gifts from his Russian hosts including a rifle, a cosmonaut's glove,…

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UPDATED: North Korea’s Kim heads home from Russia’s Far East

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The train with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on board has left the railway station in Russian Far Eastern city of Artyom, wrapping up his…

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North Korea’s Kim inspects sanctioned fighter jet plant in Russian Far East

U.S., South Korea warn Russia over sanctions Putin says Moscow won't violate any agreement Kim examines jet cockpit on trip to Russian factory By Guy Faulconbridge and Soo-hyang Choi MOSCOW/SEOUL,…

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UPDATED: Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim invite to visit North Korea – Kremlin

Kim invites Putin to North Korea - KCNA Putin accepts - the Kremlin U.S. warns of further sanctions if weapons transferred South Korea warns North Korea and Russia By Hyonhee…

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UPDATED: Putin and North Korea’s Kim discuss military matters, Ukraine war and satellites

Kim, Putin meet at Russia's new space launch station Putin says offers help on satellites Russia discussed military matters at talks U.S. and South Korea suspect arms deal for Russia…

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North Korea’s Kim en route to Russia for talks with Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has set off for Russia aboard a special train, a South Korean source said, as Pyongyang and Moscow on Monday confirmed a summit with…

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New submarines and nuclear drones: Why is North Korea developing its navy?

By Josh Smith SEOUL, (Reuters) - Over the past year North Korea has moved to boost its navy with new nuclear weapons, including an underwater drone, warships, and its first…

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North Korea unveils first tactical, nuclear-armed submarine

By Josh Smith and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, Sept 8 (Reuters) - North Korea has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine" and assigned it to the fleet that patrols…

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North Korean leader Kim to meet Putin in Russia this month – NYT

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to travel to Russia this month to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the possibility of supplying weapons for the war in Ukraine,…

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Russia proposes joint navy exercise with N.Korea, China – Yonhap

SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Russia's defence minister has proposed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that their countries hold a naval exercise, along with China, South Korea's Yonhap…

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North Korea stages ‘tactical nuclear attack’ drill

By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, Sept 3 (Reuters) - North Korea conducted a simulated "tactical nuclear attack" drill on Saturday that included two long-range cruise missiles, state media reported on Sunday,…

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North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

By Soo-hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - North Korea conducted a simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media reported on Thursday, in…

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North Korea reopens borders to citizens living abroad

Aug 27 (Reuters) - North Korea has approved the return of its citizens who were abroad after years of strict border restrictions during the COVID pandemic, state media reported…

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North Korea says latest spy satellite launch failed, but will try again

North Korea's second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after the rocket booster experienced a problem with its third stage, state media reported, as space authorities…

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U.S. taking hard look at North Korea-Russia missile cooperation-Sullivan

The Biden administration is concerned about potential cooperation between Russia and North Korea in developing new missile technology, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday. Russia and…

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North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker

Hackers breached systems at NPO Mashinostroyeniya Russian firm produces hypersonic missiles, satellites Discovery comes shortly after Russian defence minister visits Pyongyang By James Pearson and Christopher Bing LONDON/WASHINGTON, Aug 7…

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Ukraine uses North Korean rockets to blast Russian forces -FT

July 29 (Reuters) - Ukrainian soldiers were observed using North Korean rockets that they said were seized by a "friendly" country before being delivered to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported…

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Russian, Chinese officials join Kim Jong Un at North Korea military parade

By Josh Smith and Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, July 28 (Reuters) - Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Jong Un as they reviewed North Korea's latest nuclear-capable…

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North Korea to welcome China and Russia with military display after pandemic isolation

Russian defence minister, China Politburo member visit First such foreign delegations since COVID pandemic began Visits may signal resumption of shuttle diplomacy Korean War holiday commemorates 'defeat' of 'U.S. imperialists'…

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Rare submarine visit reminds North Korea of U.S. nuclear missiles out of sight, in range

SEOUL (Reuters) - When a U.S. ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) surfaced for a rare visit to South Korea this week it was a blunt reminder that Washington always has nuclear-tipped…

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North Korea threatens nuclear retaliation over US displays of military force

(Reuters) - North Korea warned deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers, bombers or missile submarines in South Korea could meet criteria for its use of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported,…

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A look at Americans held in the past in North Korea

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier facing disciplinary action crossed into North Korea on Tuesday and was believed to be in North Korean custody, U.S. officials said, creating a fresh…

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For North Korea, US defectors can be a propaganda win, but a logistical pain

By Josh Smith SEOUL July 19 (Reuters) - North Korea is likely to milk the border crossing by a U.S. soldier for propaganda purposes but will probably not be able…

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US soldier flees into North Korea in new crisis over the nuclear-armed state

U.S. military believes soldier is in custody in the North North Korea fires two ballistic missiles on Wednesday Pyongyang state media yet to comment on American soldier U.S. soldiers may…

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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns US against ‘foolish act’ that risks security

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, has warned that the United States should avoid any "foolish act" that could put its security at risk and…

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What are solid-fuel missiles, and why is North Korea developing them?

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, (Reuters) - North Korea's Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), launched for the second time on Wednesday, uses solid-fuel technology, giving it the capability to launch with…

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US, South Korea, Japan hold missile defence drill after North’s ICBM launch

SEOUL, July 16 (Reuters) - The U.S., South Korea and Japan held a joint naval missile defence exercise on Sunday to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats, the South's navy…

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North Korea says longest test launch was latest Hwasong-18 ICBM

By Soo-Hyang Choi and Josh Smith SEOUL, July 13 (Reuters) - North Korea tested its latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday, its state media reported, saying the weapon…

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N.Korea has technology to hit Japan with nuclear-equipped missiles – Japan govt spokesperson

TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday that North Korea already has technology to hit Japan with nuclear-armed ballistic missiles, repeating a statement made in…

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South Korea says retrieves wreckage of North Korean spy satellite with no military utility

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, July 5 (Reuters) - South Korea's military said on Wednesday it had retrieved the wreckage of a North Korean spy satellite that plunged into the sea in May…

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North Korea warns of nuclear war

SEOUL, June 26 (Reuters) - North Korea held mass rallies in Pyongyang where people shouted slogans vowing a "war of revenge" to destroy the United States, as it marked the…

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North Korea vows to put spy satellite in orbit soon after failed launch

By Hyunsu Yim and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL, June 1 (Reuters) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, leader Kim Jong Un's sister, said her country would soon put a military spy…

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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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