North Korea locks down capital over ‘respiratory illness’: Report
Residents of Pyongyang have been ordered to stay in their homes from Wednesday to Sunday and must submit to multiple temperature checks each day, Seoul-based specialist site NK News reported, citing a government notice.
North Korea fires Kim’s No. 2 military official
North Korea has fired Pak Jong Chon, the second most powerful military official after leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported.
North Korea condemns Japan’s military buildup plans
North Korea on Tuesday condemned a Japanese military buildup outlined in a new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
North Korea successfully tests latest solid-fuel engine
North Korea has said it successfully tested a recently developed solid-fuel engine, claiming the trial would pave the way to a “new strategic weapon system” after its military outlined plans to produce an upgraded intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
US Space Force will track North Korean missile launches
The United States Space Force is working to create an early warning system for North Korean missile launches, a top commander said, hoping to step up surveillance following a record number of weapons tests by Pyongyang this year.