North Korea says missile tests were practice for attacks on South and US
Some experts said North Korea used the drills to modernise their nuclear arsenal and increase leverage in future dealings with the US.
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North Korea North Korea fires 'more than 10' ballistic missiles hours after threatening US
The escalation in animosities between the rivals saw South Korea issue an air raid alert for an eastern island, with residents evacuated.
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North Korea North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch took place on Friday but gave no further details, including how far the weapon flew.
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North Korea North and South Korea exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions
South Korea's military says its navy fired warning shots to repel a North Korean merchant ship that it says violated the sea boundary.
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North Korea North Korea fires artillery shells near southern border
Seoul said North Korea fired about 100 shells off its west coast and 150 rounds off its east coast on Tuesday night.
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North Korea South Korea scrambles 30 aircraft as North flies 12 warplanes near its border
Seoul said its planes did not engage in any clash with the North Korean aircraft.
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North Korea Seoul: North Korea fires another missile toward sea
The launch was the North’s sixth round of weapons firings in less than two weeks.
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North Korea South Korea missile fails during live-fire drill with US after North Korea test
Residents were concerned it could be a North Korean attack, which grew as the military and government provided no explanation for hours.
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North Korea North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
Authorities issued an alert to residents in north-eastern regions of Japan to evacuate nearby buildings.
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North Korea North Korea criticised after fourth round of missile testing in a week
South Korea’s President slammed North Korea's "obsession" with nuclear weapons.
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Russia Russia forced to import North Korean and Iranian military kit as its 'stocks dwindle'
The Ministry of Defence says Russia is "almost certainly" sourcing weaponry from Iran and North Korea as its stockpile is depleted.
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Ukraine US: Russia is buying millions of rockets from North Korea to use in Ukraine
US intelligence officials believe the Russians could look to purchase additional North Korean military equipment in the future.
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North Korea US and South Korea begin expanded military drills as nuclear threat from North builds
Pyongyang views such exercises as invasion rehearsals which justify its accelerated weapon testing programme.
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North Korea North Korean nukes are 'ready to mobilise', says Kim Jong Un
The leader has already warned of pre-emptive nuclear weapon use, rather than deterrence, if threatened.
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North Korea Does North Korea have viable nuclear weapons?
Watch as an expert walks through North Korea's nuclear capability and how concerned the world should be.
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North Korea North Korea test-fires salvo of short-range missiles
Eight missiles were fired in succession over 35 minutes.