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North Korea flies military jets, fires artillery near border with South Korea

South Korea said it scrambled warplanes in response to 180 North Korean military flights near the countries’ shared border on Friday, and Pyongyang again demanded that the United States and South Korea halt “provocative” air exercises. The North Korean manoeuvres follow the firing of more than 80 rounds of artillery overnight and the launch of… Read More North Korea flies military jets, fires artillery near border with South Korea

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North Korea, South Korea exchange warning shots near sea border

North and South Korea exchanged warning shots off the west coast on Monday, accusing each other of breaching their maritime borders amid heightened military tension. The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it broadcast warnings and fired warning shots to see off a North Korean merchant vessel that crossed the Northern Limit Line (NLL),… Read More North Korea, South Korea exchange warning shots near sea border

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South Korea, U.S. and Japan stage joint anti-submarine drills

The navies of South Korea, the United States and Japan staged trilateral anti-submarine exercises for the first time in five years on Friday, amid tension over North Korea’s series of missile tests. The drills were held in international waters off the Korean peninsula’s east coast, just a day after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles… Read More South Korea, U.S. and Japan stage joint anti-submarine drills

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South Korea offers talks with North Korea for reunion of war-torn families

South Korea on Thursday offered talks with North Korea to discuss a reunion of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, in its first direct overture under President Yoon Suk-yeol despite strained cross-border ties. The surprise proposal came days before the thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok, when the two Koreas have held family reunions before. But… Read More South Korea offers talks with North Korea for reunion of war-torn families

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says nation ready to mobilise nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to mobilise its nuclear war deterrent and counter any U.S. military clash, and criticised South Korea’s new president for the first time, warning Seoul was pushing towards the brink of war. Kim made the remarks during a speech at an event to mark the… Read More North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says nation ready to mobilise nuclear deterrent

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North Korea restores hotlines with South Korea

The two Koreas on Monday restored their hotlines that the North severed months ago, with Pyongyang urging Seoul to step up efforts to improve relations after criticising what it called double standards over weapons development. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his willingness last week to reactivate the hotlines, which North Korea cut off… Read More North Korea restores hotlines with South Korea

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