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North Korea stages 'tactical nuclear attack' drill

SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated "tactical nuclear attack" drill on Saturday that included two long-range...

Updated 03 Sep, 2023 11:15am

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North Korea fires several cruise missiles towards sea, says South Korean military

SEOUL: North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea in the early hours of Saturday, according to...

Published 02 Sep, 2023 12:03pm

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North Korea stages nuclear strike drill to protest allied exercises

SEOUL: North Korea conducted a simulated “scorched-earth” nuclear strike on targets across South Korea, state media...

Published 31 Aug, 2023 10:23am

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Russia arms talks with North Korea 'actively advancing': White House

WASHINGTON: Russia is in secret, active talks with North Korea to acquire a range of munitions and supplies for...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:52pm

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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles

SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea late Wednesday, the South Korean military...

Published 30 Aug, 2023 10:44pm

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North Korea's Kim calls for strengthening naval forces: KCNA

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for strengthening the country's naval forces, accusing the United...

Published 29 Aug, 2023 04:13am

Business & Finance

China’s July exports to North Korea rise slightly from June

BEIJING: China’s exports to North Korea grew slightly last month from June, customs data showed on Sunday, with...

Published 20 Aug, 2023 10:59am

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North Korea slams UN human rights meeting as a US ‘scheme’

SEOUL: North Korea slammed a recent United Nations meeting about its human rights record, asserting the United...

Published 19 Aug, 2023 10:09am

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North Korea scrambled warplanes after US spy aircraft approached

SEOUL: North Korea’s military said it had scrambled warplanes after a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft intruded into its...

Published 18 Aug, 2023 06:31pm

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North Korea’s Kim visits typhoon-hit farms amid food shortages

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited typhoon-hit farms and oversaw military helicopters spraying...

Published 18 Aug, 2023 12:13pm

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North Korea blasted at UN for arms buildup while people suffer

UNITED NATIONS: North Korea was accused in the UN Security Council Thursday of spending heavily on its nuclear arms...

Published 17 Aug, 2023 10:42pm

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US says Russia arms deal with North Korea would violate UN resolutions

WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday that Russia would be violating UN resolutions if it reaches an arms deal...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 10:44pm

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North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin exchange letters vowing stronger ties

SEOUL: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged letters on Tuesday pledging to...

Published 15 Aug, 2023 04:44pm

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North Korea warns of flood damage after tropical storm drenches South

SEOUL: Heavy downpours continued to soak South and North Korea on Friday as tropical storm Khanun swept over the...

Published 11 Aug, 2023 09:55am

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North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed the military's top general and called for more preparations for the...

Published 10 Aug, 2023 04:29am

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Kim Jong Un tells North Korea arms factories to boost capacity

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed factories making missile engines, artillery and other weapons...

Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:09am

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North Korean leader Kim inspects weapons factories: KCNA

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited several major arms factories this week, including facilities...

Published 06 Aug, 2023 12:40pm

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Russia defence minister says North Korea ‘an important partner’ during visit

MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday hailed his country’s partnership with North Korea...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:55pm

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North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’

SEOUL: North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media said Wednesday, with...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 05:47pm

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Russia and North Korea to strengthen defence cooperation

Russia and North Korea plan to strengthen defence cooperation, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 02:37pm

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Russia says defence minister arrives in North Korea

MOSCOW: Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday for the 70th anniversary celebrations ...

Published 26 Jul, 2023 12:01am

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US State Dept has not had substantive communication with North Korea since US soldier crossed border

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has not had any substantive communication with North Korea since US soldier...

Published 25 Jul, 2023 12:32am

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North Korea fires missiles ahead of key anniversary, Seoul says

SEOUL: Pyongyang conducted twin missile launches late Monday, ahead of anniversary celebrations that will be watched...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 11:27pm

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Second US submarine arrives in South Korea amid North Korea tensions

SEOUL: A US nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday, only days after the first US nuclear armed...

Published 24 Jul, 2023 10:21am

Editorials

Nuclear security ranking

EDITORIAL: For once Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile seems to have made it to the news for a good reason. The Nuclear...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am

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North Korea fires ‘several cruise missiles’ into sea

SEOUL: North Korea has fired “several cruise missiles” into the Yellow Sea between China and the Korean peninsula,...

Published 22 Jul, 2023 10:37am

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Travis King disappeared into a North Korea more isolated than ever

SEOUL: When US soldier Travis King sprinted across the border into North Korea from the South this week, he...

Published 21 Jul, 2023 10:06am

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

PAJU/WASHINGTON: The US military was scrambling to establish the fate of an American soldier who made an...

Published 19 Jul, 2023 11:53am

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US concerned for soldier in North Korean custody, notifying family: US defense secretary

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern on Tuesday for a soldier who is believed to be in...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:59pm

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US, South Korean officials huddle for new nuclear war planning talks

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday a new nuclear consultative group between South Korea and...

Published 18 Jul, 2023 10:31am