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April 22, 2024
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say
SEOUL — North Korea fired "several" short-range ballistic missiles on Monday (April 22) toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said, drawing a swift condemnation from Seoul, which called it a grave threat to stability on the Korean peninsula.
North Korea conducts first 'nuclear trigger' simulation drills, state media says
SEOUL — North Korea carried out its first nuclear counter-attack drills to simulate its "nuclear trigger" management system, guided by leader Kim Jong-un, as a clear warning to its enemies, state news agency KCNA said on April 23.
High-level North Korea agriculture delegation visits Russia
SEOUL (Reuters) -- A North Korean delegation led by a high-ranking agricultural official is visiting Russia, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Sunday, in the latest exchange by Moscow and Pyongyang, which is grappling with chronic food shortages.
Blinken will be the latest top US official to visit China in a bid to keep ties on an even keel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China this coming week as Washington and Beijing try to keep ties on an even keel despite major differences on issues from the path to peace in the Middle East to the supply of synthetic opioids that have heightened fears over global stability.
North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to tests and threats that have raised tensions in the region.
North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea, Japan say
SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea fired "several" ballistic missiles on Monday toward the sea off its east coast, South Korea's military said.
North Korea says it tested ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Saturday it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.