North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force

North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a test fire of tactical ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Thursday, May 17, 2024. North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a “new autonomous navigation system”, state media said on May 18, with leader Kim Jong … Read more

North Korea says latest launches tested first spy satellite

North Korea says latest launches tested first spy satellite

North Korea said on December 19 that it fired a test satellite in an important final-stage test for the development of its first spy satellite, a key military capability coveted by its leader Kim Jong Un along with other high-tech weapons systems. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency also released low-resolution, black-and-white photos showing … Read more

Japan PM Kishida says North Korean missile fell in exclusive economic waters

Japan PM Kishida says North Korean missile fell in exclusive economic waters

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. | Photo Credit: AFP A suspected intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Friday is believed to have fallen in Japan’s exclusive economic waters, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. Kishida called the launch “absolutely unacceptable”, saying there had been no reports of damage to ships or aircraft. “The … Read more