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North Korea fires ~10 missiles as drills shrink, signaling cautious diplomacy
world23 days ago

North Korea fires ~10 missiles as drills shrink, signaling cautious diplomacy

North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea from the Pyongyang region as the United States and South Korea reduced their Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Seoul, Washington, and Tokyo are closely monitoring the launches and coordinating information. The missile tests breach UN resolutions, while Kim Yo-jong criticized the drills but suggested Pyongyang may wait for bigger concessions before resuming talks with the U.S., signaling a cautious approach to diplomacy.

via The Guardian|
#diplomacy#missiles#north-korea
Korean drills shortened as Trump seeks Kim talks
world25 days ago

Korean drills shortened as Trump seeks Kim talks

South Korea and the United States will cut short the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills by six days at Washington's request, with some live training components reduced. The Pentagon confirmed substantial cutbacks as President Trump indicated he wants talks with Kim Jong-un and cited the costly nature of the exercises. Seoul said it was not informed in advance and will continue coordinating with Washington, amid ongoing speculation about a possible summit and future changes to US troop activities in Korea.

via The Guardian|
#military-exercises#north-korea-tensions#trump-kim-talks
Trump says Kim Jong-un responded to overtures as US-South Korea drills scale back — live updates
world26 days ago

Trump says Kim Jong-un responded to overtures as US-South Korea drills scale back — live updates

President Trump says Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures about scaling back joint US-South Korea exercises, but offered no further details; the live feed also covers other Trump administration news, including comments on the USS Abraham Lincoln, tensions with Iran, and related foreign policy developments.

via theguardian.com|
#foreign-policy#kim-jong-un#oval-office
North Korea vows stronger deterrence as US-South Korea drills loom
world1 month ago

North Korea vows stronger deterrence as US-South Korea drills loom

North Korea denounces the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills as a dangerous provocation and pledges to raise its deterrence in response, amid heightened tensions as the US and South Korea rehearse counter-drone, GPS disruption and cyber activities. Pyongyang also cites lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war and notes recent missile tests as part of its warning.

via Al Jazeera|
#missiles#north-korea#nuclear-deterrence
North Korea fires missile amid looming US-South Korea drills
world1 month ago

North Korea fires missile amid looming US-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, traveling over 700 km before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, six days after a similar test; North Korea gave no immediate comment. Analysts say the timing signals a warning ahead of the US–South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises (Aug 17–27), which involve about 18,000 South Korean troops and roughly 28,500 US personnel and are condemned by Pyongyang as invasion rehearsals. The episode reflects a pattern of missile tests around drills and Pyongyang’s expanding weapons cooperation with Russia.

via Al Jazeera|
#ballistic-missile#north-korea#russia-north-korea-ties
Kim Jong Un Pushes for Accelerated Nuclear and Military Expansion
world1 year ago

Kim Jong Un Pushes for Accelerated Nuclear and Military Expansion

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal and condemned US-South Korea military exercises as provocative, amid ongoing tensions and North Korea's plans to build new destroyers and test missiles. The drills, seen by Pyongyang as hostile, are part of broader efforts to counter North Korea's nuclear development, which remains a key issue in upcoming US-South Korea discussions.

via Reuters|
#kim-jong-un#military-tensions#north-korea
"Kim Jong Un Orders Military Drills and War Preparations Amid Tensions"
international-relations2 years ago

"Kim Jong Un Orders Military Drills and War Preparations Amid Tensions"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered heightened war preparations after inspecting troops at a major military operations base in the country’s west, as the US and South Korea hold joint military exercises. Kim emphasized the need to intensify war drills to rapidly improve combat capabilities, amid ongoing annual military exercises involving thousands of troops. North Korea has long condemned such drills, claiming they are rehearsals for invasion, and has conducted weapons tests in response. The latest comments come as North Korea continues to carry out missile tests this year as part of its military modernization efforts.

via Al Jazeera English|
#international-relations#kim-jong-un#military-readiness
"Kim Jong Un Orders Intensified War Preparations and Military Drills in North Korea"
international-relations2 years ago

"Kim Jong Un Orders Intensified War Preparations and Military Drills in North Korea"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered heightened readiness for war after inspecting field training of troops at a major military operations base in the western region of the country, as annual combined military drills by U.S. and South Korean forces began in the South with twice the number of troops compared to last year. Kim emphasized the need to intensify war preparations and improve combat capabilities, but it was not mentioned whether he directly referred to the U.S.-South Korean drills.

via Reuters|
#international-relations#kim-jong-un#military-readiness
North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch in Response to US Bomber Drills
international-relations3 years ago

North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch in Response to US Bomber Drills

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, hours after the US flew long-range bombers for drills with its allies. The launches, part of North Korea's ongoing weapons tests, coincided with the annual US-South Korean military exercises that North Korea sees as a rehearsal for invasion. The missiles traveled about 360 kilometers (225 miles) before landing in the waters off the Korean Peninsula's east coast. South Korea and Japan condemned the launches as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korea's recent testing spree has led to an expansion of drills and increased visibility of US strategic assets in the region.

via Yahoo News|
#ballistic-missiles#international-relations#north-korea
international-relations3 years ago

Kim Jong Un Orders Surge in Missile Production Ahead of US-South Korea Drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a significant increase in the production of missiles and other weapons, according to state media. This comes as the US and South Korea announced major drills to enhance their joint capability against North Korea's nuclear threats. Kim visited munitions factories and set goals to boost production capacity, including the mass production of missiles. Experts believe Kim aims to use his modernized weapons arsenal to gain concessions from the US. The US-South Korean drills, set to begin next week, have been criticized by North Korea as a practice for invasion. Additionally, it was recently revealed that Russia's defense minister discussed selling more weapons to North Korea for its war with Ukraine.

via ABC News|
#international-relations#kim-jong-un#missile-production
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile During US-South Korea Drills.
international-relations3 years ago

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile During US-South Korea Drills.

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea on Sunday, as part of its ongoing missile tests, which it views as a response to the US-South Korean military drills. The missile traveled a distance of about 800 kilometers (500 miles), a range that suggests the weapon could target South Korea. The US, South Korea, and Japan condemned the launch and agreed to strengthen their coordination to issue a firm international response to the North’s action. The launch was the North’s third round of weapons tests since the US and South Korean militaries began their joint military drills last Monday.

via New York Post |
#ballistic-missile#international-relations#japan
North Korea Launches Missile During US-South Korea Drills
international-relations3 years ago

North Korea Launches Missile During US-South Korea Drills

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, ramping up testing activities in response to ongoing U.S.-South Korean military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal. The missile traveled a distance of about 500 miles, a range that suggests the weapon could target South Korea. The chief nuclear envoys from South Korea, Japan and the U.S. discussed the launch on the phone and strongly condemned it as a provocation that threatens peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.

via NBC News|
#international-relations#international-response#missile-launch
North Korea's ICBM Launches Aim to Strike Fear into Enemies.
international-relations3 years ago

North Korea's ICBM Launches Aim to Strike Fear into Enemies.

North Korea launched its largest Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a drill to demonstrate a "tough response posture" to ongoing US-South Korea military drills. The missile was launched from Pyongyang's airport and traveled up to a maximum altitude of 6,045 km and flew a distance of 1,000 km for just over 69 minutes before falling into the open sea. The launch did not pose a safety threat to any neighboring countries. The North's ballistic missiles are banned under United Nations Security Council resolutions, and the launch drew condemnation from governments in Seoul, Washington, and Tokyo.

via Reuters|
#icbm#international-relations#kim-jong-un