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US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests

US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests

USS Ronald Regans’ surprise return aims to show alliance’s ‘resolute will’ to respond to DPRK ‘provocations,’ Seoul says

US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2022
South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul

South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul

Hyunmoo-2 missile crashed into military golf course less than half mile from civilian houses, ROK military official says

South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2022
US calls for Security Council meeting after North Korean missile overflies Japan

US calls for Security Council meeting after North Korean missile overflies Japan

UN body unable to sanction DPRK after previous tests this year, may have ‘no effect’ after latest launch, expert says

US calls for Security Council meeting after North Korean missile overflies Japan
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 5, 2022
South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

Training exercise also features US fighters flying alongside ROK jets in show of force against DPRK, Seoul says

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 4, 2022
Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier

Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier

DPRK didn’t respond to regular call after missile test, but Seoul says this was likely due to ‘technical difficulties'

Hotline glitch? North Korea answers call from South after missing one earlier
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 4, 2022
North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

Foreign ministry accuses UN of harboring ‘gangster-like double standards’ after vote to condemn Moscow fails

North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer October 4, 2022
North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo

North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo

Mid-range ballistic missile Pyongyang’s first to fly over Japanese territory since 2017

North Korea launches missile over Japan, prompting evacuation warnings: Tokyo
9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey

9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey

Seoul National University poll shows greater pessimism about the DPRK, more support for domestic nuclear program

9 out of 10 South Koreans say North Korea won’t give up nuclear weapons: Survey
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 3, 2022
Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ

Park Sang-hak accuses Yoon administration of aligning with Pyongyang as ROK authorities interrupt latest balloon launch

Activist says police busted launch of anti-North Korea posters across DMZ
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 3, 2022
Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79

Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79

Japanese parliamentarian and renowned martial artist visited Pyongyang over 30 times in efforts to push sports diplomacy

Antonio Inoki, the man who brought pro wrestling to North Korea, dies at 79
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi October 3, 2022