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North Korea fires two short-range 'ballistic missiles' into sea

The string of weapons drills come as a prolonged hiatus in disarmament talks with the United States drags on, and despite recent overtures from Washington offering help to contain the pandemic.

North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea launched multiple projectiles into the sea earlier this month as part of firing drills, according to South Korea's military, drawing US and Chinese appeals for Pyongyang to return to talks on ending its nuclear and missile programmes.

North Korea says Kim supervised 2nd artillery drill in week

State media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised his second live-fire artillery exercise in a week

North Korea ends test moratoriums, threatens 'new' weapon

US was swift to respond, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to "take a different course" and stressing that the US wanted "peace not confrontation" with the North.

N Korea's Kim to unveil 'new path' after US misses deadline

The New Year address is expected to touch upon a wide range of issues, from foreign affairs and military development to the economy and education.

Kim calls for measures to protect North Korea's security

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who said the North would pursue a “new path” if Washington persists with sanctions and pressure, is expected to announce major policy changes during his New Year’s address.

North Korea's Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has convened a key meeting of top ruling party officials, ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to shift its stance on stalled nuclear talks.

China and Russia urge UN to lift key North Korea sanctions

The two allies of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un put forth their proposals to the UNSC 16 days before Kim’s end-of-December deadline for the US to come up with new proposals to revive nuclear diplomacy.

US tells UN it is ready to be flexible in North Korea talks

"We remain ready to take actions in parallel, and to simultaneously take concrete steps towards this agreement," the US envoy to the UN said adding that North Korea needed to make "the difficult, but bold decision" to work with the United States.

North Korea conducts 'important test' at once-dismantled site

Seoul's Defense Ministry said in a brief statement that South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring activities at the Sohae site and other key North Korean areas.

North Korea fires two 'unidentified projectiles' on Thanksgiving

The projectiles were fired eastwards from South Hamgyong province and came down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says.

North Korea says 'not right time' for Kim to attend South Korea summit

North Korea said it sees no legitimate reason for its leader Kim Jong-un to attend the ASEAN summit, accusing South Korea of harming relations by depending on the US in resolving inter-Korean issues.