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Jan- 2023 -

2 January

South Korean and US soldiers take a position during an annual joint military landing exercise in Pohang, on South Korea's southeast coast, on March 12, 2016

South Korea, US Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises

Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter threats from nuclear-armed North.

Dec- 2022 -

28 December

Asia Pacific

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un taking part in a parade ceremony to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army

Staff Writer With AFP

Kim Sets Out New Goals for North’s Military, KCNA Reports

Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported.

16 December

Asia Pacific

This picture taken on December 15, 2022 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on December 16, 2022 shows a ground ejection test - a high-power solid fuel engine test - conducted at the Saikai satellite launch site in South Pyongan Province

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Motor, Aiming to Build New Weapon: State Media

North Korea has successfully tested a "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" with the aim of developing a new weapon, state media said.

Oct- 2022 -

26 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Nuclear Test Would Meet ‘Unprecedented’ Response: US, Japan, S. Korea

The United States, Japan, and South Korea warned that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an "unprecedentedly strong response."

4 October

Air

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Over Japan

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, prompting Tokyo to activate its missile alert system and issue a rare warning for people to take shelter.

Aug- 2022 -

17 August

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Two Cruise Missiles, Seoul Says

North Korea fired two cruise missiles, Seoul's defense ministry said, ending a month-long lull in Pyongyang's record-breaking spate of weapons tests this year.

Jul- 2022 -

28 July

Asia Pacific