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North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed

North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed

Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa

North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 24, 2023
‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug

Many in Seoul ignored sirens to evacuate, while others bemoaned ‘confounding’ lack of preparation at shelters

‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 23, 2023
North Korea warns of ‘thermo-nuclear war’ due to US-ROK drills, Camp David deals

North Korea warns of ‘thermo-nuclear war’ due to US-ROK drills, Camp David deals

State media slams Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises and US-ROK-Japan trilateral summit, threatening ‘offensive’ response

North Korea warns of ‘thermo-nuclear war’ due to US-ROK drills, Camp David deals
Arius Derr
Arius Derr August 22, 2023
North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan

North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan

Likely second attempt to put military reconnaissance satellite into orbit comes 3 months after failed first attempt

North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 22, 2023
How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security
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How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security

US, ROK and Japan doubled down on deterrence, but their agreements are a band-aid rather than long-term solution

How Camp David summit deals on North Korea complicate peninsula security
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2023
South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats

South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats

Yoon Suk-yeol calls for combating ‘propaganda’ and defending infrastructure, as joint exercises with US also kick off

South Korea launches government and military drills against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 21, 2023
North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills

North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills

ROK police and US military attribute phishing attack to Kimsuky but say threat group did not steal military-related data

North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 21, 2023
High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy

High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy

DPRK state media report on Alexander Fomin joining event shows two sides’ focus on improving military ties, expert says

High-level Russian defense official makes rare visit to North Korean Embassy
Joe Smith
Joe Smith August 21, 2023
North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship

North Korea conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2023
North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023