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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles After Mocking South Korea's Hopes for Better Relations

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, marking its second missile test in two days, hours after a senior Pyongyang official ridiculed Seoul's hopes for improved relations.

7 Apr, 21:46 — 8 Apr, 12:49
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ReutersVery High15h ago

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes - Reuters

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes  Reuters

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wsjHigh9h ago

North Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery - WSJ

North Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

North Korea’s ‘most beloved daughter’ – podcast

Journalist Jean H Lee on Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of Kim Jong-un, and the future of North Korea The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, has attended many photo ops with his daughter Kim Ju-ae in recent months, adding to speculation she will be designated as the future supreme leader. Jean H Lee, journalist and former Pyongyang bureau chief for the Associated Press, tells Helen Pidd what we know about the teenager. Continue reading...

By Presented by Helen Pidd with Jean H Lee; produced by Guy Szafman and Ross Burns; executive producer Elizabeth Cassin

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles after criticizing South Korea’s push for improved relations, raising tensions in the region.

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SCMPMostly Factual5h ago

Chinese top envoy Wang Yi set for North Korea trip, first since Pyongyang visit in 2019

Beijing’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to North Korea on Thursday for a two-day visit, according to China’s foreign ministry. The visit, at the invitation of the North Korean foreign ministry, will be Wang’s first trip to North Korea since early September 2019, when he travelled to Pyongyang for three days. Earlier this year, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cemented his leadership at the latest congress of the country’s ruling party. Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his...

By Vanessa Cai

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DWHigh9h ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea has fired more missiles toward the sea for a second day. The back-to-back launches came as Pyongyang reiterated that it has no intentions of mending ties with Seoul.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This followed a rare conciliatory message from leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Seoul convened an emergency meeting and urged Pyongyang to stop violating UN resolutions. Analysts suggest North Korea is asserting strength while seeking nuclear power recognition.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual42m ago

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missile towards East Sea

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Wednesday, including short-range launches from the Wonsan area that travelled about 240 km

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea from April 9 to 10 - The Straits Times

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea from April 9 to 10  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2h ago

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan discuss N. Korea, security in video call

The defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan held a video call Wednesday to discuss North Korea's nuclear and missile threats as well as their trilateral security cooperation with the United States, Seoul's defense ministry said. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, shared information on North Korea's recent missile launches and agreed on the importance of seeking close security cooperation with the U.S. to deter such military threats, according to the min

By The Korea Herald

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, after reporting an “unidentified projectile” was launched from the Pyongyang area the previous day. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sought to repair ties with the North since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang. On Monday Seoul expressed regret over civilian drone incursions into the North...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual6h ago

N. Korea launches another suspected ballistic missile - 毎日新聞

N. Korea launches another suspected ballistic missile  毎日新聞

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cyprus-mail7h ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, following a separate launch detected a day earlier as Pyongyang doused Seoul’s hopes of an easing in tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the unidentified short-range missiles were launched at around 8:50 a.m. […]

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japan-timesMostly Factual10h ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

In Tokyo, the government's top spokesman said that no missiles had entered Japan's territory or exclusive economic zone.

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in-cyprus6h ago

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, dismisses diplomacy hopes with South Korea

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang swiftly moved to extinguish Seoul’s hopes of an easing in tensions with a combative statement making clear it still regarded the South as a hostile enemy state. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said […]

By Newsroom

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korea-joongangMostly Factual4h ago

North confirms the integration of inter-Korean affairs functions into its foreign ministry - Korea JoongAng Daily

North confirms the integration of inter-Korean affairs functions into its foreign ministry  Korea JoongAng Daily

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

Latest launches mark North Korea’s fourth and fifth ballistic missile tests this year

By AFP

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles – Seoul military

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, after reporting an "unidentified projectile" was launched from the Pyongyang area the previous day. The post North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles – Seoul military appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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daily-mirror-lkMixed7h ago

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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First report: Reuters · 7 Apr, 21:46Full coverage: 45 · 15hWindow: 15h
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Reuters7 Apr, 21:46First to report

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes - Reuters

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le-figaro7 Apr, 23:54

Séoul affirme que la Corée du Nord a tiré mardi un «projectile» non identifié

AP8 Apr, 00:12

North Korea launches projectile off its coast, Seoul says - AP News

bloomberg8 Apr, 00:48

North Korea Fires Projectile After South Korean Leader’s Apology - Bloomberg.com

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The Guardian8 Apr, 02:00

North Korea’s ‘most beloved daughter’ – podcast

yonhap-english8 Apr, 02:12

Cheong Wa Dae convenes meeting over N. Korea's missile launch, urges Pyongyang to stop provocations - Yonhap News Agency

channel-news-asia8 Apr, 02:37

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul's diplomacy hopes

japan-times8 Apr, 03:13

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

DW8 Apr, 03:33

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea

yle-uutiset8 Apr, 03:55

Pohjois-Korea ampui useita ballistisia ohjuksia

wsj8 Apr, 04:06

North Korea’s Surprise Offering to the South: Presidential Flattery - WSJ

orf8 Apr, 04:13

Südkorea: Nordkorea hat mehrere Raketen getestet

klix-ba8 Apr, 04:20

Sjeverna Koreja ispalila rakete prema moru nakon što je ismijala nade Seula u bolje odnose

index-hr8 Apr, 04:32

Sjeverna Koreja ispalila balističke projektile

irozhlas8 Apr, 04:45

KLDR odpálila několik balistických střel, uvedl Soul. O jaký typ šlo, zjišťuje

jutarnji-list8 Apr, 04:45

Pjongjang pojačava pritisak novim salvama balističkih projektila uz istočnu obalu

NHK World8 Apr, 04:53

石破前首相 “日米韓で核抑止を協議する枠組み設けるべき”

aktualne-cz8 Apr, 04:57

Severní Korea opět testovala odpal balistických střel, uvedl znepokojený Soul

el-mundo8 Apr, 05:39

Corea del Norte lanza varios misiles balísticos y minimiza el optimismo de Seúl sobre la paz al asegurar que seguirá siendo el "Estado enemigo más hostil"

delfi-lt8 Apr, 05:42

Šiaurės Korėja paleido balistines raketas Rytų jūros link

daily-mirror-lk8 Apr, 05:44

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

dh-les-sports8 Apr, 05:44

Tensions en Asie: la Corée du Nord a tiré "plusieurs missiles balistiques", selon Séoul

digi248 Apr, 05:45

Coreea de Nord a lansat alte rachete balistice, fără prea mare succes. Situație tensionată Seul - Phenian

vg8 Apr, 05:48

Sør-Korea: Nord-Korea har avfyrt enda en rakett

der-standard8 Apr, 05:50

Nordkorea testete laut südkoreanischem Militär mehrere Raketen

cyprus-mail8 Apr, 06:06

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

express-tribune8 Apr, 06:08

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

hotnews8 Apr, 06:17

Serie de atacuri balistice spre Marea Japoniei: Coreea de Nord lansează noi rachete după ce a declarat Seulul „stat inamic”

mainichi-english8 Apr, 06:36

N. Korea launches another suspected ballistic missile - 毎日新聞

observador8 Apr, 06:43

Seul diz que Pyongyang disparou "projétil não identificado"

in-cyprus8 Apr, 06:46

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, dismisses diplomacy hopes with South Korea

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Times of India8 Apr, 07:58

Kim's rare praise, Lee's apology and then a barrage of missiles: Why did North Korea fire two rounds

SCMP8 Apr, 08:18

Chinese top envoy Wang Yi set for North Korea trip, first since Pyongyang visit in 2019

aftonbladet8 Apr, 08:56

Flera robotar från Nordkorea

korea-joongang8 Apr, 09:00

North confirms the integration of inter-Korean affairs functions into its foreign ministry - Korea JoongAng Daily

vanguard-ng8 Apr, 09:36

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles – Seoul military

Dawn8 Apr, 09:51

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military

aktuality-sk8 Apr, 10:07

Čínsky minister zahraničia mieri do Severnej Kórey: Peking a Pchjongjang upevňujú strategické spojenectvo

straits-times8 Apr, 10:36

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit North Korea from April 9 to 10 - The Straits Times

Fox News8 Apr, 11:04

North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties

Korea Herald8 Apr, 11:21

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan discuss N. Korea, security in video call

danas8 Apr, 12:01

Severna Koreja ispalila više balističkih raketa

indian-express8 Apr, 12:23

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

n1-serbia8 Apr, 12:23

Severna Koreja ispalila više balističkih raketa prema moru

hindustan-times8 Apr, 12:49Latest update

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missile towards East Sea