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North Korea's Kim oversees test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a test launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles, calling for the "unlimited and sustained" development of state nuclear combat forces, state media reported Monday.

2025-12-29

North Korea's Kim calls for expanding missile, shell production capacity

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to build new munitions factories to expand the production capacity of missiles and shells, stressing that raising their production is critical in bolstering the war deterrent.

2025-12-26

North Korea showcasing 'second-strike capability' with submarine reveal, expert says

North Korea revealed the exterior of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine currently under construction for the first time on Thursday.

2025-12-25

South Korea conducts artillery drills near maritime border as North ignores proposal for talks

South Korea’s military conducted live-fire artillery drills near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) on Tuesday, as North Korea continues to ignore Seoul’s proposal for inter-Korean military talks nearly a month after it was issued.

2025-12-16

New guided missiles deployed with capability of striking North Korean artillery

New advanced guided missiles have been deployed with the capability of striking North Korean long-range artillery pieces hidden in caves, sources said Tuesday.

2025-12-16

JCS chair nominee calls for close monitoring of North-China alliance, tech transfer

Air Force Lt. Gen. Jin Yong-sung, nominee for chairman of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, raised the need to "closely monitor any alliance or technology transfer with North Korea" regarding China's newly unveiled ballistic missiles.

2025-09-04

North slams Japan's reported move to deploy upgraded anti-ship missiles in Kumamoto

North Korea on Monday lambasted Japan over a reported move to deploy upgraded surface-to-ship missiles in western coastal Kumamoto Prefecture near China as Tokyo continued to strengthen its defense posture.

2025-08-04

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles after failed warship launch

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after a "serious" accident occurred during Pyongyang's launch of a new warship.

2025-05-22

Pyongyang appears to step back from Russia on Victory Day, possibly over troop compensation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un kept his distance from Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on Friday, opting not to attend the military parade in Moscow or send a congratulatory message to a reception held in Pyongyang.

2025-05-09

Signs suggest North Korea will send more troops, weapons to Russia to fight Ukraine, says South's JCS

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced Monday that it had detected signs inside North Korea that the country plans to send additional troops and equipment to Russia for its war against Ukraine.

2024-12-23