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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of US-South Korea Drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, flying approximately 700 kilometers, in what is seen as a provocation ahead of major joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. This marks the second missile test in less than a week, drawing condemnation from the US and nearly 40 allies.

11 Aug, 16:19 — 12 Aug, 04:43
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BBCHigh15h ago

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

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bloombergHigh9h ago

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of US Military Drills

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, its second launch in less than a week, as the US and South Korea prepare to begin their annual military drills.

By Soo-Hyang Choi

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le-mondeHigh5h ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan, according to Seoul, ahead of US-South drills

The missile flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) over the body of water – also known as the Sea of Japan – Seoul's joint chiefs of staff said in a statement, adding that Seoul and Washington were analyzing its specifications.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

Zelenskyy warns Putin will use Russian election, in which opposition to the war is banned, as pretext for major call-up of troops. What we know on day 1,631 Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, Ukraine’s president said, in an attack on the south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhia where the Metinvest steel company said seven civilian workers at its plant were killed and 21 injured. Three more civilians, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed by Russian drones and artille...

By Warren Murray and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills

Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.

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DWHigh4h ago

North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said.

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SCMPMostly Factual9h ago

North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says

North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile towards the sea on Wednesday, Japan’s Defence Ministry said, the second such weapons launch in less than a week. The Defence Ministry said the suspected weapon has landed in the water. Yonhap news agency, citing South Korea’s military, reported that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off North Korea’s east coast. The missile appeared to have landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the sea, Japan’s NHK reported. North ‌Ko...

By Agencies

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France 24High5h ago

North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills next week. The launches appear to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion.

By FRANCE 24

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YahooMostly Factual10h ago

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

North Korea fires second ballistic missile in a week ahead of US-South Korea war drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea on Wednesday. This marks Pyongyang's second reported missile test in less than a week. South Korea and Japan condemned the launch as a provocation. Major US-South Korea military exercises are scheduled to begin soon. North Korea continues its weapons testing program amid international concerns.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3h ago

Disguised North Korean IT worker caught working for US federal agency, FBI probes

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has found a North Korean IT worker working remotely for a US federal agency, in another case highlighting the growing reach of Pyongyang’s overseas IT worker scheme. US media outlet Federal News Network reported Monday that Todd Hemmen, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Capabilities Branch, disclosed the case during a July 28 conference in Washington. Hemmen said the FBI had identified a North Korean remote IT worker working for the federal gover

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual7h ago

North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korean military exercise, army says

North Korea has conducted ⁠a series of tests this year, including short-range ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and other tactical weapons.

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japan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has given U.S. negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia

The Ukrainian president also said there is evidence that Russia would exploit next month's elections to proclaim a new mobilization to boost the numbers of fighting personnel.

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ndtvMostly Factual10h ago

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Towards Sea: Japan

Japan's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual9h ago

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korean military

The ballistic missile launch comes as South Korea and the US plan to conduct major joint military drills to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and weapons capabilities.

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First report: BBC · 11 Aug, 16:19Full coverage: 35 · 15hWindow: 15h
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BBC11 Aug, 16:19First to report

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

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Yahoo11 Aug, 21:36

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

helsingin-sanomat11 Aug, 21:40

Pohjois-Korea | Japani: Pohjois-Korea laukaissut todennäköisesti ballistisen ohjuksen

klix-ba11 Aug, 21:42

Zelenski tvrdi da je Rusija u napadu na Ukrajinu koristila sjevernokorejske rakete

ndtv11 Aug, 21:51

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Towards Sea: Japan

yle-uutiset11 Aug, 21:59

Pohjois-Korea on tehnyt jälleen ohjuskokeen, sanovat Japani ja Etelä-Korea

aftonbladet11 Aug, 22:07

Japan: Nordkorea avfyrade robot

svenska-dagbladet11 Aug, 22:07

Japan: Nordkorea avfyrade robot

japan-times11 Aug, 22:12

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has given U.S. negotiators proposals for ending the war with Russia

channel-news-asia11 Aug, 22:32

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korean military

le-figaro11 Aug, 22:41

La Corée du Nord tire un missile balistique dans la mer du Japon

bloomberg11 Aug, 22:49

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of US Military Drills

SCMP11 Aug, 22:53

North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says

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der-spiegel12 Aug, 00:32

Wolodymyr Selenskyj warnt vor großer Mobilmachung in Russland

jerusalem-post12 Aug, 00:34

North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korean military exercise, army says

Al Jazeera12 Aug, 00:39

N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills

orf12 Aug, 01:17

Nordkorea feuert erneut Rakete ab

20-minuten12 Aug, 01:19

Nordkorea feuert erneut ballistische Rakete ab

The Guardian12 Aug, 01:22

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack

France 2412 Aug, 02:18

North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week

Times of India12 Aug, 02:20

North Korea fires second ballistic missile in a week ahead of US-South Korea war drills

faz12 Aug, 02:47

Waffentest: Nordkorea feuert erneut ballistische Rakete ab

le-monde12 Aug, 02:56

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan, according to Seoul, ahead of US-South drills

DW12 Aug, 03:47

North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

delfi-lt12 Aug, 04:00

Seulas: Šiaurės Korėja paleido balistinę raketą Japonijos link

jutarnji-list12 Aug, 04:10

Sjeverna Koreja ispalila projektil uoči velikih vojnih vježbi SAD-a i Južne Koreje

index-hr12 Aug, 04:18

Sjeverna Koreja ispalila balistički projektil. Preletio oko 700 kilometara

Korea Herald12 Aug, 04:43

Disguised North Korean IT worker caught working for US federal agency, FBI probes

irozhlas12 Aug, 05:02

Severní Korea vypálila směrem k Japonskému moři balistickou raketu. Jde o druhou za necelý týden

el-mundo12 Aug, 05:05

Los misiles de Kim Jong-un vuelan en dos frentes: del Mar de Japón a la guerra de Putin en Ucrania

dh-les-sports12 Aug, 05:11

La Corée du Nord tire un missile balistique vers la mer du Japon : "Notre armée a renforcé sa vigilance"

aktualne-cz12 Aug, 05:16

Provokace KLDR před americko-jihokorejským cvičením. Pchjongjang odpálil další raketu

n1-bih12 Aug, 05:19

Sjeverna Koreja ispalila projektil uoči velikih vojnih vježbi SAD-a i Južne Koreje

newsbeast12 Aug, 05:53

ΗΠΑ και σχεδόν 40 σύμμαχοί τους καταδικάζουν απροειδοποίητες δοκιμές βαλλιστικών πυραύλων, δείχνοντας την Κίνα

2h later
mkd-mk12 Aug, 07:44Latest update

Северна Кореја испали балистички проектил, прелета околу 700 километри