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People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing missiles that flew 400 km after lifting off at around 7:30 a.m. from Sariwon, just south of the capital Pyongyang, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, November 5, 2024.
DEFENCE

North Korea launched 7 short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea launched a minimum of seven short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday from its east coast, as reported by Japan’s defense minister. This action occurred shortly after Pyongyang criticized military exercises conducted by its adversaries and just hours prior to the U.S. election. Kim Jong Un‘s sister denounced the joint drills involving the United States, Japan, and South Korea in a statement released by the … Continue reading North Korea launched 7 short-range ballistic missiles

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
DISPUTES

North Korea says border units instructed to shoot amid drones dispute

North Korea has instructed its artillery units stationed near the South Korean border to be on high alert for potential firing, following tensions related to drone activities that Pyongyang claims are occurring across the border, as reported by state media on Sunday. In South Korea, some defectors and activists have been sending aid packages and dropping leaflets that criticize Kim Jong Un. North Korea has … Continue reading North Korea says border units instructed to shoot amid drones dispute

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The Hyunmoo, surface-to-surface missile, march during a celebration to mark 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day, in Seongnam, South Korea
DISPUTES

Kim Yo Jong mocks military parade held in Seoul labeling it a “clown show”

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, criticized the military parade held in Seoul for Armed Forces Day this week, labeling it a “clown show” in a statement released by state media KCNA on Thursday. She dismissed the military capabilities showcased by South Korea and condemned the flyover of a U.S. B-1B bomber during the event. “Who could speak … Continue reading Kim Yo Jong mocks military parade held in Seoul labeling it a “clown show”

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
DISPUTES

Kim Yo-jong stated that US $8 billion military aid to Ukraine is a significant error

North Korea, facing allegations of illicitly supplying arms to Russia, declared on Sunday that the U.S. military assistance of $8 billion to Ukraine constitutes “an incredible mistake” and is a dangerous provocation against the nuclear-armed Russia. President Joe Biden unveiled this new aid package during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy‘s visit to Washington, aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including the provision of longer-range weaponry to … Continue reading Kim Yo-jong stated that US $8 billion military aid to Ukraine is a significant error

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
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North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, condemned the docking of a U.S. nuclear submarine at the South Korean port of Busan, as reported by state media KCNA on Tuesday. She characterized this event as evidence of U.S. intentions to “deploy its nuclear strategic assets, demonstrate its power, and escalate threats,” according to KCNA. The USS Vermont arrived at … Continue reading North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

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