South Korea dispatched its own warplanes in a show of force as the North appeared intent on keeping tensions high on the Korean Peninsula.
Tag: Nuclear Tests
North Korea Says It Is Building Underwater Nuclear Weapons Silos
The country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has inspected a recent flurry of missile tests, vowing to increase — and never give up — his nuclear weapons.
North Korea’s Threat
Frustrated and isolated, the North is conducting more missile tests than ever.
US Targets Businessmen and Companies in New North Korea Sanctions
The Biden administration is bracing for Kim Jong-un to carry out a nuclear test. It says North Korea has fired 41 ballistic missiles this year, including one over Japan.
North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles, Fourth Test in a Week
The test came a day after the United States, Japan and South Korea conducted their first joint anti-submarine exercise in five years.
Kim Jong-un Says North Korea Will ‘Never Give Up’ Its Nuclear Weapons
The law authorizes a nuclear strike if an enemy tries to remove Kim Jong-un from power, the North’s state media reported.
Putin’s Threats Highlight the Dangers of a New, Riskier Nuclear Era
After generations of stability in nuclear arms control, a warning to Russia from President Biden shows how old norms are eroding.
North Korea Launches Suspected ICBM and Two Other Ballistic Missiles
The tests came just as President Biden wrapped up a trip to the region with a promise to deter the North’s nuclear and missile threat.
South Korea Inaugurates Yoon Suk-yeol as President
During his inaugural speech, Yoon Suk-yeol said his country would play a greater role in promoting freedom and human rights around the world.
North Korea Holds Military Parade With Nuclear Threat
In a speech, Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal “at the fastest possible speed.”