North Korea accuses Joe Biden of pursuing hostile policy over its nuclear programme - BBC News

North Korea has hit out at the Biden administration as it prepares to unveil its strategy for dealing with Pyongyang and its nuclear programme.

Combined forces of S. Korea, U.S. fully ready to deter N. Korean threats - General Mark Milley

 

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U.S. fully prepared to deter N. Korean aggression: U.S. Strategic Commander

 

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Pyongyang's launch of missile was self-defense amid US-South Korean drills - KCNA - TASS

Pyongyang's last missile launch towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan) was in self-defense amid joint US-South Korean military exercises, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Saturday.

North Korea claims 'new tactical guided' missiles launched - BBC News

North Korea has claimed the missiles it launched Thursday were a "new-type tactical guided projectile", in its first statement since the test.

North Korea carries out suspected ballistic missile launch | Al Jazeera

North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said on Thursday, in a launch confirmed by the South and the United States, which is in the midst of a review of its policy towards the reclusive state.

DPRK tests short-range system over the weekend: U.S. officials - Global Times

Senior U.S. administration officials said on Tuesday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) tested a short-range system over the weekend while downplaying the test as normal military activity.

Pentagon Chief Warns Forces Are Ready to ‘Fight Tonight’ After North Korea Blasts Regional Exercises - Sputnik International

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently warned North Korea that American troops were ready to “fight tonight” after the nation’s leadership condemned the resumption of military exercises between Washington and Seoul.

North Korea says no talks with US while ‘hostile policy’ in place | Al Jazeera

North Korea said on Thursday it would ignore all efforts by the United States to foster contact or dialogue while Washington pursued what it described as a “hostile policy”, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both pressure and diplomatic options are on the table in dealing with Pyongyang.

White House confirms having reached out to DPRK - Global Times

The White House confirmed on Monday that the administration of President Joe Biden has recently reached out to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) but has not yet received a response from Pyongyang.

IAEA says N Korea nuclear programme cause for ‘serious concern’ | Al Jazeera

The International Atomic Energy Agency has said North Korea’s nuclear programme is continuing despite United Nations sanctions and remains “a cause for serious concern” with negotiations on denuclearisation stalled for more than two years.

North Korea Upgraded Nuclear Missile Program in 2020, Says UN Diplomats - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, said a UN diplomat with knowledge of a confidential report given to Security Council members on Monday.

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile - BBC News

North Korea has unveiled a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, described by state media as "the world's most powerful weapon".

Kim Jong-un pledges to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal - BBC News

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the US is his country's "biggest enemy" and that he does not expect Washington to change its policy toward Pyongyang - whoever is president.

Kim says last five years ‘worst of the worst’ for North Korea | Al Jazeera

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un admitted the country’s economic development plan had fallen short in “almost all areas” as he opened a rare congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media reported on Wednesday.

La Corée du Sud interdit l'envoi de tracts anti-Pyongyang vers la Corée du Nord - Belga

La Corée du Sud a interdit lundi l’envoi de tracts de propagande par ballons aériens vers son voisin du Nord, une décision critiquée par des défenseurs des droits qui y voient une atteinte aux libertés par complaisance envers la Corée du Nord.

North Korea claims Japan rearming to realize ‘old ambitions’ - UPI.com

(UPI) -- North Korea accused Japan of "acts to realize overseas aggression" after Tokyo's launch of an advanced relay satellite with laser communication into orbit.

North Korea Reportedly Builds Two Submarines Able to Shoot Ballistic Missiles - FarsNews Agency

North Korea is building two new submarines able to fire ballistic missiles, the Yonhap news outlet reported, citing the South Korean National Intelligence Service.

North Korea: South 'digging its grave' with military spending

North Korea state media is condemning Seoul for a recent defense budget hike, calling the move "yet another military provocation."

China hopes North Korea, US to break deadlock through dialogue: FM spokesman

China hopes North Korea and the US adhere to dialogue and meet each other halfway to find solutions to break the deadlock and make practical efforts to push forward political settlement of Peninsula issues, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.