North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles toward East Sea
These two firings are an apparent protest against the large-scale Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise that South Korea and the US held in Pocheon, a city close to the inter-Korean…
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Japan extends order to down North Korea’s possible ‘Satellite’
Tokyo decided to indefinitely extend the order for Self Defence forces to shoot down any military spy satellite that North Korea may launch, that could fall towards Japan.
IMO may adopt resolution again if North Korea launches satellite without notice
As a member of the International Maritime Organisation, North Korea has an obligation to provide prior notification before launching missiles or satellites that could potentially…
North Korean rocket aimed to hone missile tech, gather military intel
North Korea appears to be rushing to conduct another launch after deciding reconnaissance capabilities will be essential for standing up to Washington and Seoul.
North Korea to soon put spy satellite in orbit, says leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong
Her remarks came after Pyongyang’s satellite launch on May 31 ended in failure.
Military identifies North Korean projectile fuselage, salvage underway
It is reported that the satellite, engine and fuel tanks of the Chollima-1 rocket crashed except for the first stage propulsion engine.
How to respond to the satellite launch of North Korea
As Pyongyang's satellite launch has deteriorated security, Seoul should give it urgent attention, says the writer.
North Korea satellite launch tests renewed security cooperation
Threats posed by the North may accelerate trilateral cooperation even in the realms of space and cyber technologies, said an expert.
Kim Jong Un may have insomnia, worsening alcohol dependency issue: South Korea spy agency
The National Intelligence Service said North Koreans were “intensely” collecting overseas medical information for top-ranking officials with insomnia, including details on…
PM Kishida eyes talks with Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
“I’ve been expressing my resolve to face up to him directly,” Kishida told reporters, underscoring his intent to make preparations to realise the bilateral summit.