DPRK (North Korea)

North Korea’s Kim Fires New Sniper Rifle While Visiting Troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle to bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory."

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North Korea Sent 3,000 More Soldiers to Russia This Year: Seoul

North Korea sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and is still supplying missiles, artillery and ammunition to help Moscow fight Kyiv, Seoul's military said on Thursday.

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North Korea’s Kim Oversees Test of New ‘Suicide Drones’

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, state media said Thursday, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.

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North Korea Test-Fires New Weapons Ahead of Russian Security Chief Visit

North Korea said Friday it had test-fired a new weapons system which would boost its combat readiness, as Russia's security chief arrived in Pyongyang for talks with leader Kim Jong Un.

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Robot Dogs Featured in US-South Korea Drills for Tunnel Warfare Training

The US and South Korea conducted a joint exercise aimed at refining tunnel warfare tactics with the help of robot dogs.

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Japan Mulls Deploying Missile on Island With China, N.Korea Within Range

Japan is reportedly considering the deployment of long-range missiles on its southwestern Kyushu island for enhanced “counterstrike capabilities” against China and North Korea.

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N.Korea Warns of ‘Accidental’ War Risk From US-South Korea Drills

North Korea on Monday condemned joint US-South Korean military drills as a "provocative act," warning of the danger of sparking war with "an accidental single shot."

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North Korea’s Kim Inspects ‘Nuclear-Powered Submarine’ Project

Kim Jong Un inspected a nuclear-powered submarine project, highlighting the navy's key role in North Korea's defense strategy.

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N. Korea Slams US ‘Provocations’ Over Aircraft Carrier Visit to Busan

N. Korea slammed the US for "political and military provocations" over the visit of a US Navy aircraft carrier to the S. Korean port of Busan.

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N. Korea Says Launched Cruise Missiles in ‘Counterattack’ Drills

North Korea carried out a test launch of strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea this week, in a drill Pyongyang said Friday aimed at showing off its "counterattack" capabilities.

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