Tag: North Korea
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‘US continues to see diplomacy as best way forward with N.Korea’
North Korea on Thursday hinted at resuming its nuclear and long-range missile testing, saying it will consider restarting "all temporarily-suspended activities".
January 22, 2022 -
North Korea launches unidentified projectile, possibly ballistic missile: Reports
Last week, North Korea had said its railway-based missile regiment conducted a firing drill, with two tactical guided missiles hitting a set target in the East Sea.
January 17, 2022 -
Hypersonic Boom
Tuesday’s spectacular launch was Pyongyang’s second test of its purported hypersonic missile in the span of a week, indeed a type of weaponry that it had first tested in September last year. On closer reflection, President Kim relentlessly pursues his defiance to expand his nuclear capabilities despite western sanctions, pandemic-related difficulties, and deadlocked diplomacy with America.
January 14, 2022 -
End of war must signal lasting peace
In this sense, President Moon’s end-of-war declaration contains very risky, and even dangerous aspects. Considering that North Korea has cheated or violated a variety of bilateral agreements so many times over the last several decades, I deeply doubt that Pyongyang will faithfully implement an end-of war declaration with interested parties.
January 12, 2022 -
‘N.Korea fires apparent ballistic missile toward East Sea’
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch from an inland area at 7:27 a.m. It did not elaborate further, Yonhap news agency reported.
January 11, 2022 -
Food, not Nukes
The North Korean leader reportedly told the gathering that “the main task facing the party and people next year is to provide a sure guarantee for the implementation of the five-year plan and bring about a remarkable change in state development and the people’s standard of living”
January 4, 2022 -
N.Korea slams US’ state sponsors of terrorism list
Claiming that Washington carried out terrorist operations targeting political figures and government officials in foreign countries.
December 28, 2021 -
10 years on, Kim’s shadow lengthens over peninsula
Kim Jong-un is no longer an item in the Guinness Book of Records as there are other young leaders in the world, who manage national economies and politics with innovation and fair play. After 10 years, the 39-year-old must feel tired of speaking to thousands of pawns that pack the auditorium, hanging onto his every word.
December 18, 2021 -
North Korea to glorify Kim Jong-un’s era
The 5th Conference of the Frontrunners in the Three Revolutions, which kicked off in Pyongyang on November 18, closed with the adoption of an appeal that calls for the glorification of "the great era of Kim Jong-un".
November 22, 2021 -
N.Korea to hold conference on ‘three revolution movement’ aiming at developing ideology, technology and culture
According to Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency, participants for the 5th Conference of Frontrunners of the Three Revolutions "who set practical examples in carrying out the revolutions" arrived in Pyongyang the day before (KCNA).
November 15, 2021 -
Pyongyang touts ‘invincible’ ties with China on Korean War anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently reaffirmed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with North Korea and expressed willingness to raise them to a "new stage".
October 25, 2021 -
‘US backs humanitarian aid for N.Korea, but sanctions must remain’
The remarks from the US State Department official came shortly after UN Special Rapporteur on North Korean Human Rights Tomas Ojea Quintana argued that the sanctions on the North should be eased during the Covid-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2021 -
US envoy on N.Korea to visit Seoul to discuss ways to resume dialogue
Seoul hopes to use the declaration as a stepping stone to improve cross-border relations and achieve lasting peace on the peninsula.
October 22, 2021 -
North Korea confirms test-launch of new ballistic missile
On Tuesday, South Korea's military had said that the North fired a short-range missile believed to be an SLBM from the vicinity of Sinpo, where its main submarine shipyard is located.
October 20, 2021 -
Japan PM orders to ensure safety of navigation after N Korea’s suspected ballistic missile launch
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed Japanese authorities to collect data regarding the incident and make preparations for emergency situations.
October 19, 2021 -
‘N.Korea may be considering engaging with S.Korea, rest of the world’
Pyongyang has ignored repeated overtures from US President Joe Biden's administration that it is willing to meet with North Korea "anytime, anywhere without preconditions".
October 16, 2021 -
Kim Jong-un urges improvement in people’s livelihoods
North Korea's economy has been battered by years of sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programmes, and heavy rains and floods have also taken a toll.
October 11, 2021