North Korea

North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 in message to US

Jan 30, 2022 05:59

North Korea has launched its longest-range missile test since 2017 despite American warnings that the country could be subjected to more sanctions.
North Korea fires two suspected missiles in sixth round of 2022 launches

Jan 27, 2022 05:24

North Korea has reportedly fired two “unidentified projectiles” that appeared to be short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, in its sixth round of weapons launches this month, amid growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea to resume nuclear and long-range missile tests

Jan 20, 2022 06:13

North Korea says it may consider resuming “all temporarily suspended” nuclear and long-range weapons tests to boost its defenses against Washington’s “military threats,” amid growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and renewed US sanctions against Pyongyang.
S Korea, Japan say North Korea fires 'unidentified objects', possibly ballistic missiles toward ocean

Jan 17, 2022 05:03

North Korea has reportedly carried out a new weapons test, firing two "unidentified projectiles," which could be ballistic missiles, into the sea off its eastern coast, Japan's coast guard and South Korea's military say.
North Korea confirms firing two railway-borne tactical guided missiles

Jan 15, 2022 04:30

North Korea has confirmed the test-firing of two tactical guided missiles, the third of such launches in a month amid growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and renewed US sanctions against Pyongyang.
North Korea fires two more missiles after warning US over sanctions

Jan 14, 2022 08:16

North Korea is reported to have fired at least two ballistic missiles just hours after hitting out a US "provocation" for new sanctions and warning of a strong reaction.
US hits North Korean officials with sanctions after missile test

Jan 13, 2022 05:04

The administration of US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on five North Korean officials over Pyongyang’s latest ballistic missile test.
North Korea confirms new hypersonic missile launch overseen by Kim

Jan 12, 2022 04:34

North Korea has confirmed that the projectile test-fired by Pyongyang early on Tuesday was a hypersonic missile, and that the launch was directly observed by the country's Leader Kim Jong-un.
US, Japan to sign new military partnership deal aimed at China, Russia & North Korea

Jan 07, 2022 09:37

The US plans to sign a new military collaboration pact with Japan in a purported bid to counter emerging threats such as hypersonics and space-based capabilities, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
North Korea says successfully test-fired hypersonic missile

Jan 06, 2022 05:43

North Korea says it has successfully test-fired a hypersonic missile, in the first such launch of the year, as the country pursues new military capabilities.