The escalation is the latest indication that coercive tactics by the U.S. and its allies are failing to compel North Korea to curtail its missile and nuclear programs.
ANALYSIS-Plenty of ‘fire’ but less ‘fury’ as North Korea tensions rise again
Between long-range missile launches and the looming prospect of new nuclear tests, this year has seen North Korea return to weapons activities not seen since the days of “fire and fury” in 2017. SEOUL …
North Korea fires two more ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
CNBC’s Shep Smith reports on an escalation in the situation with North Korea, which launched two more unidentified ballistic missiles over Japan again today.
Japan Missile-Alert Panic Triggers Calls to Ramp Up Defenses
After North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward Japan on Tuesday, authorities urged residents to immediately take cover via mobile-phone alerts, warnings on loudspeakers and flashing highway signs.
South Korea missile drill with US malfunctions after successful North Korea launch
A South Korean ballistic missile malfunctioned and crashed into the ground early Wednesday during a live-fire drill with the United States.
South Korea missile launch fails, shaking residents of coastal city
A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up as it plowed into the ground Wednesday during a live-fire drill with the United States that was a reprisal for North Korea’s successful launch a …
Seoul’s reprisal blows up as U.S., South Korea respond to North Korean missile test
North Korea’s successful launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile over Japan on Tuesday was the country’s most provocative weapons demonstration since 2017.
U.S. Accuses China, Russia of Protecting North Korea at U.N
“The DPRK (North Korea) has enjoyed blanket protection from two members of this council,” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, told the 15-member Security Council. “In short …
Pentagon holds missile drills, deploys aircraft carrier east of North Korea after ballistic missile launch
The U.S. military and South Korean forces held joint missile drills a day after North Korean launched a missile over Japan, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced late Tuesday. The bilateral exercise …
Pentagon holds missile drills, deploys aircraft carrier east of North Korea after ballistic missile launch
The U.S. military and South Korean forces held joint missile drills a day after North Korean launched a missile over Japan, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced late Tuesday. The bilateral exercise …