US envoy urges N. Korea to cease ‘unlawful’ activities, engage in dialogue
Washington is also pushing for stronger UN sanctions on North Korea, as part of a wider effort to put pressure on Pyongyang.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Pyongyang missiles hint at long-term standoff with US
Some experts say that North Korea is falling back on its old playbook to ramp up pressure and obtain more concessions from the US.
N. Korea launches two apparent ballistic missiles eastward from Pyongyang
The two missiles reportedly flew at a maximum speed of around Mach 5, five times the speed of sound.
North Korean train enters China for the first time since pandemic
The North Korean trains into China marked the first time in nearly two years that the reclusive regime has formally opened its land border.
Seoul, Washington consider putting off joint drills to April
A possible rescheduling could be put in place so that the joint drills do not affect the election.
US designates six North Koreans over WMD, ballistic missile programs
North Korea claims to have successfully test fired a new hypersonic missile in Sept, a second last Wednesday and a third test yet again this week.
Japan pursues ‘freedom of navigation’ to deter China
The Japanese government has expressed its support for the US freedom of navigation program.
Beijing pledges support for Kazakhstan in ending unrest
Kazakhstan has been left reeling following the unrest earlier this month, which killed 164 people, including three children.
N. Korean leader urges ‘strategic military muscle’ after missile tests
The tests appear to seek ways to penetrate American, South Korean, and regional missile defenses.
S. Korea ranks 9th in defense tech, but needs ‘intensive’ R&D in space weapons
South Korea was evaluated as lagging the most behind the US in the field of space weapons among the 26 types of weapons.