North Korea warns it may rethink moratorium on nuclear and missile tests
Some analysts warn of the possibility of tests around the 80th and 110th anniversaries of the birthdays of Kim Jong Un's late father and grandfather in February and April.
North Korea says it fired railway-borne missiles in 'short-notice' drill
The launch of two “tactical guided missiles” Friday was conducted by the nuclear-armed country’s new railway-borne missile regiment, state-run media said Saturday.
North Korea launches two apparent ballistic missiles
The short-range launches came hours after Pyongyang vowed a “stronger and certain reaction” to U.S. sanctions over a recent spate of provocations.
North Korea vows ‘stronger’ action in response to U.S. sanctions over tests
North Korea's Foreign Ministry said that the pursuit of an advanced hypersonic missiles system is the country's "legitimate right,” and accused the U.S. of using "gangster-like” logic.
Biden imposes first North Korea weapons sanctions after missile tests
The sanctions targeted six North Koreans, one Russian and a Russian firm Washington said were responsible for procuring goods for the programs from Russia and China.
North Korea's maneuverable 'hypersonic' missiles leave Japan in a bind
The growing capability gives Pyongyang another weapon adept at evading defenses while providing ammunition to those championing a major shift in Japan’s defense-only security posture.
North Korea tests 'more advanced' missile after last week's 'hypersonic' launch
South Korea said Tuesday's missile traveled 700 km at a maximum height of 60 km but flew at a top speed of Mach 10, calling it "more advanced" than last week's test.
North Korea claims latest launch was 'hypersonic missile'
The test — the second of an apparent hypersonic weapon in recent months — could give more ammunition to those in Japan pushing for the country to acquire a strike capability.
North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile in first launch of 2022
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said the North Korean missile had flown for about 500 km and landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
China and Russia revive push to lift U.N. sanctions on North Korea
The sanctions on industries that Russia and China have proposed lifting previously earned North Korea hundreds of millions of dollars.
The LDP has promised to increase the government's defense spending, possibly to over 2% of the country's gross domestic product.
North Korea's new SLBM prompts Japan to consider seeking strike capability
Pyongyang's recent spate of weapons tests have triggered concern in Tokyo, with top officials openly suggesting the possibility of Japan acquiring the ability to attack enemy bases.
