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See the new weapons unveiled at North Korea’s military parade

The weapons included what was possibly the North’s biggest-yet ICBM, which was mounted on an 11-axel launch vehicle that was also seen for the first time.

US, South Korea to begin scaled-down military drills amid virus spike

The United States and South Korea will begin their annual joint military exercises this week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.

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North Korea test fires two missiles

Flight data released by the South Korean and Japanese militaries suggest that the North could have tested one of its new mobile, solid-fuel missile systems it first demonstrated last year.

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North Korea fires presumed short-range missiles into the sea

North Korea fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea on Monday, South Korean officials said, resuming weapons demonstrations after a months-long hiatus that may have been forced by the coronavirus crisis in Asia.

US, South Korea cut short meeting over sharing defense costs

Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Washington has been calling for a “drastic increase” in South Korea’s contributions which the country finds unacceptable.

North Korea test-fires a new tactical guided weapon

North Korea said it test-fired a new type of “tactical guided weapon” in an announcement Thursday that was possibly an attempt to register displeasure with the deadlock in nuclear talks with the United States without causing those coveted negotiations to collapse.

North Korea leader visits producer of missile truck tires

Kim had reportedly tasked the Amnokgang Tire Factory to make the tires for the "great event in November."

South Korea conducts cruise missile drill

South Korea has been accelerating efforts to ramp up its military capabilities in the face of a torrent of nuclear weapons tests by North Korea.

South Korea scrambles to improve weapons following North Korean test

Here are some of the military capabilities South Korea is pursuing or may soon pursue.

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its capital Pyongyang that flew over Japan before plunging into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said Tuesday, an aggressive test-flight over the territory of a close U.S. ally that sends a clear message of defiance as Washington and Seoul conduct war games nearby.

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