North Korea shuns relations with South
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Kim Jong Un says North Korea can completely destroy South Korea if it feels threatened, and he refuses to engage with Seoul. On Thursday, state media reports he makes the remarks as he wraps up
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US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate
Freedom Shield is one of two “command post” exercises that the allies conduct each year; the other is Ulchi Freedom Shield, held in August. The drills are largely computer-simulated and designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities while incorporating evolving war scenarios and security challenges.
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North Korea condemns Japan's military alliances as 'red line violation'
North Korea criticized Japan for expanding channels for the import and export of military equipment, including the conclusion of the "Agreement on the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology" with Canada.
By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - North Korea is set to unveil new weapons development goals at its Ninth Party Congress this month, amid assessments that Pyongyang has checked off only part of a sweeping list of capabilities that leader Kim Jong Un targeted at its 2021 Congress.
The leader of Ukraine said there are 10,000 North Korean troops inside Russia.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un officially unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, in a boost to Pyongyang's pro-war propaganda.
North Korea has been preparing for a large-scale military parade involving some 12,000 personnel to mark a key party congress, an opposition lawmaker said Friday, citing satellite imagery.