The location is meant to protect its most powerful weapons from pre-emptive strikes, allowing the military to expand an already rapidly growing arsenal.
Author: CHOE SANG-HUN
North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Appears to Be Its Boldest in Years
Flight data indicates that the launch on Sunday was the North’s most powerful since 2017. South Korean analysts expect further escalations from Kim Jong-un.
South Korea Indicts Defector From the North Over Leaflets
South Korea banned the spread of leaflets across the border last year. Park Sang-hak, an outspoken activist who defied the ban, was indicted in a first this week.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, South Korea Says
It was the North’s sixth missile test this month, the South Korean military said.
Why Is North Korea Suddenly Launching So Many Missiles?
Experience has shown Kim Jong-un that saber-rattling is the best way to get Washington’s attention, especially when global affairs are already in a precarious state.
North Korea Launches 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
The recent missile activity has raised tensions in the region at a sensitive time, and has prompted the United States to call for more sanctions on the North.
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles After Lashing Out
The launches came after the country threatened “stronger and certain reaction” if the United States helped imposed more sanctions over the North’s recent missile tests.
North Korea Launches 2nd Ballistic Missile in a Week, South Korea Says
The launch came as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss the country’s growing weapons threat. The U.S. said the latest test “highlights the destabilizing impact” of the North’s weapons program.
North Korea Launches 2nd Ballistic Missile in a Week, South Korea Says
The launch came as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss the country’s growing weapons threat.
North Korea Says It Will Skip Beijing Olympics Because of the Pandemic
The country also blamed “hostile forces” for its decision not to send a delegation to China, its closest ally.