North Korea Nuclear Weapons
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North Korea says it has launched nuclear attack sub to counter U.S., AsiaState media said the vessel is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater but did not specify the number of missiles it could carry and fire.WorldSep 7
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North Korea stresses need to ‘strike fear’ over U.S.-South Korean drills with ICBM testThe missile was launched hours before the leaders of South Korea and Japan met at a summit aimed at rebuilding security ties in the face of North Korean nuclear threats.WorldMar 16
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North Korea tests short-range missiles after U.S.-South Korea military drills beginThe U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said the South Korean military had boosted its surveillance posture and maintained readiness in close coordination with the United States.WorldMar 13
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North Korea says it tested long range cruise missiles as rivals set up military trainingThe launches would have taken place as the U.S. and South Korea held a simulated military exercise in Washington aimed at sharpening their response to North Korean nuclear threats.PoliticsFeb 23
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U.S. not planning nuclear exercises with South Korea, Biden says, contradicting YoonSouth Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol had said Seoul and Washington are discussing possible joint exercises using U.S. nuclear assets to counter an aggressive North Korea.WorldJan 2
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North Korea’s ‘ultimate goal’ is to possess world’s strongest nuclear force: Kim Jong UnBuilding the nuclear force is for reliably protecting the dignity and sovereignty of the state and the people, according to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.WorldNov 26, 2022
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North Korea’s recent missile tests simulate striking South with nuclear weaponsNorth Korea's recent flurry of missile tests were designed to simulate showering the South with tactical nuclear weapons as a warning.WorldOct 9, 2022
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Kim Jong Un threatens to use nukes amid tensions with U.S., South KoreaWhile Kim has threatened his rivals with nuclear weapons, it’s unlikely that he would use them first against the superior militaries of the U.S. and its allies, observers say.WorldJul 28, 2022
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North Korea fired ballistic missile from submarine in latest test, Seoul saysSouth Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launch occurred from waters near the eastern port city of Sinpo, where North Korea has a major shipyard building submarines.WorldMay 7, 2022
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North Korea could ‘preemptively’ use nuclear weapons if threatened, Kim warnsSpeaking to thousands of troops and spectators at a military parade, the North Korean leader vowed to develop his nuclear forces at the 'fastest possible speed'.WorldApr 30, 2022
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