N. Korea’s Hwasong-12 missile launch breaks self-imposed moratorium: UN chief
The Hwasong-12 is the longest-range missile launched by Pyongyang in more than four years.
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How do North Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year?
Not surprisingly, North Koreans begin celebrating the Lunar New Year’s day by showing their loyalty to the Kim family.
North Korea fires two apparent short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea
The launches mark North Korea’s sixth round of weapon tests already this year.
UNSC fails to agree on imposing UN sanctions on North Koreans
The UNSC held a closed-door meeting on a spate of ballistic missile tests by North Korea at the request of several member countries.
Japan, 7 others slam North Korea missile firings in joint statement
The countries said that Pyongyang’s “unlawful behavior is a threat to international peace and security.”
‘Tactical guided missiles’ now under production, N. Korea says
Analysts also say North Korea’s recent test-firing of ballistic missiles were carried out for both domestic and foreign policy purposes.
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.
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.