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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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North Korea fires missile amid tension over Russia arms aid

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Dec 23 (Reuters) - North Korea fired two ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Friday, the South Korean military said, the latest…

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North Korea confirms ‘important’ spy satellite test for April launch

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Dec 19 (Reuters) - North Korea's state media KCNA said on Monday the country conducted an "important, final phase" test on Sunday for the development of…

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, escalating tensions, says South Korea

SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea fired two ballistic missiles towards the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast on Sunday, said South Korea and Japan, prompting South Korea's presidential office to…

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U.S. forces launch space unit in South Korea amid North’s growing threats

SEOUL, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Forces Korea launched a new space forces unit on Wednesday as the allies ramp up efforts to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and…

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U.S. and Asian allies impose new sanctions on North Korea after ICBM test

By David Brunnstrom and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country's weapons…

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U.S. preparing more sanctions on North Korea, Sullivan says

SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The United States is working a new round of sanctions against North Korea, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Thursday, as Pyongyang forges ahead with…

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Kim Jong Un says North Korea aims to have the world’s strongest nuclear force

SEOUL, Nov 27 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country's intends to have the world's most powerful nuclear force as he promoted dozens of military officers involved in…

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G7 calls for ‘significant’ U.N. response to North Korea missile launches

ROME, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The United Nations' Security Council needs to take "significant measures" in response to the latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch by North Korea, foreign ministers of the Group…

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FACTBOX: North Korea’s expanding missile capabilities

(Reuters) - North Korea has conducted a record number of missile launches this year, including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch on Friday that Japan's defence minister said was…

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U.N. Security Council to discuss North Korea on Monday after ICBM launch

(Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council will discuss North Korea in a meeting on Monday at the request of the United States after Pyongyang tested an intercontinental ballistic missile…

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UPDATED: North Korea’s Kim reveals daughter at ballistic missile test

By Josh Smith First public appearance of Kim Jong Un's child Daughter may be groomed for leadership role, analysts say Launch was North Korea's largest missile ever SEOUL, Nov 19…

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UPDATED: South Korea, U.S. hold joint air force firing drills after North Korea fires ICBM

SEOUL, Nov 18 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States held joint air force drills on Friday, using F-35A fighters, in response to North Korea's test of an intercontinental…

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North Korea’s internet temporarily knocked offline, researcher says

By Josh Smith SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - North Korea's internet was hit by the largest outages in months on Thursday, a cybersecurity researcher told Reuters, after similar service interruptions…

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North Korea fires missile, vows ‘fiercer’ responses to U.S., allies

By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to U.S. efforts to boost its security…

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South Korea’s Yoon says North Korea’s provocations becoming more aggressive

SEOUL, Nov 13 (Reuters) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Sunday that North Korea is conducting more "aggressive" provocations based on confidence over its nuclear and missile programmes,…

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North Korea’s other missiles: Salvaged debris shines light on aging air defences

SEOUL, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The recovery of a Soviet-era anti-aircraft missile after a recent North Korean launch shows the age of the nuclear-armed country's air defences - systems and…

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North Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military

SEOUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Wednesday, but no further details, such as the projectile's flight range,…

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N.Korea denies arms dealings with Russia, says it has no plans to do so

North Korea said on Tuesday it has never had arms dealings with Russia and has no plans to do so, its state media reported, after the United States said North Korea appears to be supplying Russia with artillery shells…

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Flurry of North Korean launches demonstrates complexity of missile defences

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's barrage of missiles this week was a vivid illustration of how tracking and intercepting waves of missiles at different altitudes and trajectories is a complex…

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UPDATED: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles as U.S., Seoul end drills

SEOUL, Nov 5 (Reuters) - North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the western sea on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as Seoul and Washington ended a high-profile six-day…

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U.S. To deploy B-1B strategic bomber to U.S.-South Korea drill Saturday

SEOUL, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy B-1B strategic bombers in U.S.-South Korea military exercises on Saturday, Yonhap News reported, after North Korea fired a…

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UPDATED: South Korea scrambles jets after detecting North Korean military flights near border amid tensions

SEOUL, Nov 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets after detecting about 180 North Korean military flights north of the two countries' border over four hours…

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U.S. will look at more tools to counter North Korean military aid to Russia

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will look at additional tools and authorities that may be used to counter North Korean military aid to Russia, State Department spokesperson Ned Price…

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North Korea ICBM may have failed in flight, officials say; residents in Japan told to shelter

TOKYO/SEOUL, Nov 3 (Reuters) - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that triggered an alert for residents in parts of…

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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea

SEOUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) off its east coast on Friday, South Korea's military said, while wrapping up nearly two weeks of…

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U.S., Japan, S. Korea vow ‘unparalleled’ response if N. Korea holds nuclear test

TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The United States, Japan and South Korea warned on Wednesday that an "unparalleled" scale of response would be warranted if North Korea conducts a seventh…

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Two Koreas exchange warning shots near sea border amid tensions

SEOUL (Reuters) -North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their maritime borders amid heightened military tension. The orea(JCS) said…

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