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US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders

US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders

B-52 strategic bombers and F-16s join exercise after US and Japan hold aerial drills amid ‘severe’ security situation

US, Japan hold air drills after North Korean missile prompts evacuation orders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 14, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time

North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time

‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says

North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 14, 2023
US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats

US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats

Officials pledge to improve capabilities and strengthen coordination, as DPRK launches another long-range missile

US and ROK convene high-level defense dialogue on North Korean nuclear threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 13, 2023
North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 13, 2023
Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’

Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’

Presidential office says claims of wiretapping based on leaked documents shake alliance as North Korean threats grow

Seoul accuses critics of using ‘forged’ US reports as anti-alliance ‘propaganda’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2023
Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
Podcast

Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283

The NK News team discusses DPRK’s responses to US-ROK springtime drills and short-term prospects for weapons development

Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting

North Korea’s Central Military Commission discusses ‘powerful actions’ against US and ROK as allies continue drills

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘attack plans’ on South Korea at top military meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2023
‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS

Civil air defense and other drills to run through October to improve response procedures for DPRK missile launches

‘Heightened’ North Korean threats spur nationwide drills in South Korea: JCS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2023
North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says

North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says

Multiple calls go unanswered after Seoul complained about Kaesong assets, longest period of silence in 18 months

North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2023