North Korea Warns US Over Strategic Bombers Near Airspace
North Korea has accused the United States of threatening regional peace by deploying strategic bombers for a trilateral exercise over the Korean Peninsula last week. The drill—which involved aircraft from the U.S., Japan and South Korea—showed collective ability to respond immediately to regional security challenges, according to the U.S. military. Why It Matters North Korea […]
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North Korea Ignores Trump’s Overtures
North Korea continues to give the United States the cold shoulder, despite President Donald Trump’s apparent willingness to resume dialogue with the country’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un. State media has branded Washington a “hostile force” after Trump expressed confidence in his ability to end a potential conflict on the Korean Peninsula. Why It Matters […]
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Iran Lawmakers Eye Page From North Korea Nuclear Playbook After US Strikes
A senior Iranian lawmaker has stated that fellow members of the Islamic Republic’s parliament were considering a withdrawal from a multilateral treaty aimed at curbing the proliferation of nuclear weapons after a series of unprecedented U.S. strikes. To date, North Korea is the only nation to have acceded to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of […]
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North Korea Rejects Trump’s Letter to Kim: Report
North Korean officials reportedly rejected a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump intended to open the door for dialogue with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un. Newsweek reached out to the White House and North Korean embassy in China with an emailed request for comment outside of office hours. Why It Matters During his […]
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US Ally Seeks China’s Help in Dealing With North Korea
South Korea’s newly minted President Lee Jae-myung, during his first conversation with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Tuesday, asked for help reining in North Korea’s Kim Jong Un regime. Lee, who, during the recent campaign, championed a pragmatic approach to diplomacy, hopes Beijing will use its influence as North Korea’s longtime benefactor to push that country […]
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US Prepares South Korea To Face Nuclear Attack by North
The United States has recently provided military training to South Korea, its treaty ally in Northeast Asia, for operating under a nuclear attack that might be launched by North Korea. Newsweek has reached out to the North Korean Embassy in China for comment by email. Why It Matters North Korea is one of the nine […]
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South Korea Launches Spy Satellite From US Space Base
South Korea has successfully launched a fourth spy satellite from a U.S. military base, Seoul’s military said. Why It Matters South Korea has doubled down on its efforts to bolster its space footprint in an attempt to stay ahead of its northern neighbor, which has veered away from long-held policy of reconciliation with the south, […]
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North Korea Sent Russia Over 15,000 Containers of Munitions: Analysis
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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North Korea Launches Several Ballistic Missiles after US Drills
By John Feng is Newsweek’s contributing editor for Asia based in Taichung, Taiwan. His focus is on East Asian politics. He has covered foreign policy and defense matters, especially in relation to U.S.-China ties and cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan. John joined Newsweek in 2020 after reporting in Central Europe and the United Kingdom. […]
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North Korea Conducts Cruise Missile Test After Vowing to Counter US Threats
North Korea’s government says that it has test-fired cruise missiles to “inform the enemies” of the country’s nuclear “counterattack capability.” Why It Matters North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un‘s frequent missile tests and nuclear threats have led to a recent deterioration in already strained relations with South Korea. Relations between the U.S. and North […]
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