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North Korea fires off second apparent ballistic missile
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North Korea fires off second apparent ballistic missile
North Korea launched two apparent ballistic missiles on Sunday, with the second fired in the evening after an earlier launch in the morning. Both missiles landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
bleepingcomputer.com
North Korean WaterPlum hackers infected 30,000 devices worldwide
North Korean hackers infected 30,000 devices globally, stealing $10.7 million in cryptocurrency.
aljazeera.com
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution. IAEA criticizes Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
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WeaselBiscuit Stealer Spreads via 13 npm Packages to Harvest Chrome Extension Storage
Malware researchers find 13 npm packages delivering a new stealer called WeaselBiscuit, linked to DPRK malware campaigns.
Japan’s rescued North Korean sailors at sea. How will Tokyo return them?
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Japan’s rescued North Korean sailors at sea. How will Tokyo return them?
Japan Coast Guard recovers 3 North Korean sailors, 1 missing. How Tokyo will repatriate them remains unclear.
North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says
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North Korea builds new Yongbyon uranium enrichment facility, IAEA says
North Korea has constructed a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon and expanded operations at Kangson, according to the IAEA. The developments raise serious concerns about Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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What North Korea’s new warship reveals about Kim’s moves to secure surrounding waters
North Korea commissioned its second modern destroyer, the Kang Kon, with Kim Jong-un hinting at another major strategic naval asset to be unveiled in eight months, emphasizing the 'nuclearisation of our navy'.
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US, South Korea, Japan kick off 5-day joint military exercise
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have commenced a five-day joint military exercise, "Freedom Edge," in international waters near Jeju island to bolster their operational and joint response capabilities.
N Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., S Korea and Japan begin military drill
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N Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., S Korea and Japan begin military drill
N Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., S Korea and Japan begin military drill. Kim Jong Un calls for more reliable nuclear deterrent.
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North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has commissioned a second nuclear-capable destroyer, the Kang Kon, amid ongoing trilateral military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan.
U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang says
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U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang says
North Korea has labeled upcoming maritime drills by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea as a “threat,” accusing Washington of hostile policy despite President Trump's efforts for a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang asserts its nuclear arsenal is essential for regional …
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North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
North Korea's defence minister dismissed in military leadership reshuffle, state media reports. Kim Jong-un led the meeting that decided the changes.
egyptindependent.com
Kim Yo Jong, North Korea's Powerful Sister, Denies Contact With Trump
North Korea's powerful sister denies contact with Trump, despite Trump's claims.
Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over U.S. reliability for its Asian allies
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Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over U.S. reliability for its Asian allies
U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable approach to North Korea, including cutting military exercises with South Korea, is raising concerns among Asian allies like Japan, Taiwan, and India about Washington's security commitments.
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
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South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war
South Korea announced the US cancelled a major joint amphibious landing exercise, Ssangyong, due to force constraints from the ongoing Iran war, following an earlier decision to scale down other annual drills.
Ukraine Backers Gather as Russian Attacks Escalate, Air Defence Runs Low
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Ukraine Backers Gather as Russian Attacks Escalate, Air Defence Runs Low
Ukraine hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion.
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Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that
Former President Trump's decision to scale down US-South Korea military drills, citing appeasement of Kim Jong Un, risks undermining Seoul's goal of taking over wartime operational control of allied forces.
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North Korea says record-high Japan defence budget would risk 'turmoil'
North Korea slammed Japan's reported plans to increase its defence budget, accusing Tokyo of preparing for a 'war of aggression'. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist stance, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and de…
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Why North Korea is ‘keeping the door open for dialogue’ with Trump
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong has released a statement dismissing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint US-South Korea military exercises as meaningless, while leaving room for renewed summit diplomacy.
North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim
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North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles near the Sea of Japan, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a potential meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
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North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
North Korea says the US decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not change its view of the drills as provocative. The country's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, made the comments in a statement carried by state media.
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Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks
Kim Jong-un's sister has cast doubt on Donald Trump's claims of secret US-North Korea talks, saying the US remains an enemy of Pyongyang. Trump said he plans to meet Kim later this year, but Kim Yo-jong said she knew 'absolutely nothing' about the supposed communications.
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North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has denied any ongoing communication between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the US continues to engage in a 'hostile' policy towards her country.
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North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on additional troops deployment to Russia
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally. Kim Yo-jong said Zelensky's estimate was 'groundless' and 'a self-staged incident'.
spiegel.de
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Criticizes US Policy as 'Hostile'
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong has criticized the US policy as 'hostile' despite Donald Trump's announcement to reduce military exercises with South Korea. The situation remains unchanged, according to Kim Yo Jong's statement.
channelnewsasia.com
US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order
South Korea and the United States will cut short annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, the allies said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation.
Japan Today Spotlight #81 | Putin's disputed island visit: Japan’s unfriendly neighbors
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Japan Today Spotlight #81 | Putin's disputed island visit: Japan’s unfriendly neighbors
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Etorofu, one of the disputed Northern Territories, has reignited a long-standing territorial dispute with Japan. This visit occurred during a sensitive week marking WWII anniversaries, highlighting Japan's increasingly difficult…
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US-South Korea war games cut short after Washington request, Seoul says
South Korea's annual joint military drills with the US will be cut short by six days at the request of Washington, its defence ministry has announced.
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US, South Korea slash joint military drills by half as Trump eyes Kim summit
The US and South Korea are set to cut their joint military drills by about half, following President Donald Trump's order to reduce US participation in the annual exercises.