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North Korea says it fired long-range cruise missiles in Sunday test

The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Sunday's launches, which occurred off the country's west coast.

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Kim Jong-un orders North Korea to boost missile production in 2026

Munitions factories are expected to expand capacity and build new plants as the regime in Pyongyang intensifies weapons development and furthers its ties with Russia.

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North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine

A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites and multi-warhead missiles.

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Kim Jong Un welcomes back North Korean soldiers returning from fighting for Russia

North Korea staged a big ceremony for soldiers returning from fighting in Russia, video from state media showed. Nine of them died, according to the official report.

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and daughter mark air force anniversary

North Korea marked the 80th anniversary of its air force with an air show attended by Kim Jong Un and his daughter, displaying older jets, drones and surveillance aircraft.

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North Korea boasts of cruise missile test as Trump visits South Korea

US President Donald Trump sought to downplay the incident, saying he still wanted to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for talks.

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Trump given golden crown in South Korea but trade deal remains elusive

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

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North Korea to erect memorial for soldiers killed fighting for Russia

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop," the state-run KCNA news agency reported.

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North Korea says latest missile test showcased new hypersonic system

At a military parade earlier this month, Kim Jong-un unveiled some of his military's newest weapons, including what appeared to be a short-range ballistic system fitted with hypersonic glide vehicles.

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North Korea fires missiles days before Trump's visit to South Korea

South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the joint chiefs of staff said.

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North Korea unveils its 'most powerful' missile yet: Hwasong-20

At a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim Jong Un showcased North Korea’s most powerful weapons, including the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile. The size of the Hwasong-20 suggests that it could carry multiple nuclear warheads.

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North Korea invites foreign leaders for ruling party's celebrations

Officials from China, Russia, Vietnam and Laos will be among those attending the celebrations on Friday.

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Iraq sentences man to life over recruiting fighters for Russian army

Iraqi judicial officials and a senior security officer said the man, who they identified as Risan Falah Kamel, was convicted of recruiting fighters and sending them to fight alongside Russia.

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Kim Jong-un suggests he is open to further nuclear talks with US

Kim suspended virtually all cooperation with South Korea following the collapse of his second summit with Trump in 2019 over disagreements about US-led sanctions against the North.

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North Korea executes more for watching foreign films, UN report says

North Korean escapees interviewed by the UN Human Rights Office expressed "a clear and strong desire for change".

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Putin thanks Kim for sending North Korean troops to fight Ukraine

The Russian president praised Pyongyang's support during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Kim Jong-un takes his signature train to Beijing ahead of army parade

Kim left Pyongyang with an entourage of senior officials on Monday. What do we know about his famous armoured train?

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Kim meets families of troops killed fighting for Russia in Kursk

It follows last week's ceremony in Pyongyang, where Kim paid tribute to soldiers who returned from combat in Ukraine, an event where the North Korean leader was seen sobbing in tears and placing posthumous state awards on the soldiers' corpses.

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What missiles does North Korea have in its weapon arsenal?

North Korea launched two near-air defence missiles that had “suitable combat capability.” But what do we know about the other weapons in their arsenal?

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un to attend Beijing military parade with Putin

It will be the first time that Kim has appeared at a multilateral event since assuming power in 2011.