Kim Ju-ae not confirmed as Kim Jung Un’s successor: Unification minister
The assessment came after Kim Ju-ae’s first attendance at an economic event, sparking debate whether she was chosen as the heir apparent.
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North Korea test-fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counter-attack ability
The missiles were not announced by South Korea or Japan, which often detect and publicly report North Korean launches.
Two Korea’s Demilitarized Zone unfolds at Google Arts & Culture
“The purpose of our team is to make art and culture more accessible online and that includes history", said Simon Rein, senior program manager.
Manage crisis and more to ease tension with North Korea
The escalation of tensions is a very problematic development in that it is a serious obstacle to peace and prosperity on the peninsula and the countries around Northeast Asia.
Be prepared for increasingly dangerous military provocations
The latest firing may have been a demonstration of North Korea’s ability to counterattack immediately if attacked by the United States and South Korea, or the readiness of the…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles in tit-for-tat after alliance air exercise
North Korean state media reported that the missile launches were in response to the combined aerial drills between South Korea and the US.
US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous
China and Russia oppose any further action by the Security Council, arguing that putting further pressure on North Korea would not be constructive.
NK expected to test as many missiles as last year’s record of over 90, say experts
Tensions on the Korean peninsula are likely to remain high with North Korea firing missiles in tit-for-tat retaliation against South Korea.
Koreas back to square one as detente fades
“One thing the Korean People’s Army does not react well to is surprises”, US Air Force Lt. Col Griff Hofman said, referring to North Korea’s military.
Tensions simmer on peninsula after North Korean missile launch, allies’ drills
The intercontinental ballistic missile launch came ahead of the first Seoul-Washington nuclear drills scheduled for this week and their annual field exercises for next month.