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North Korea conducted hypersonic missile tests observed by Kim Jong-un, emphasizing the need to strengthen its nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions and upcoming political events, with recent tests and military advancements signaling a focus on enhancing missile capabilities.
North Korea conducted missile tests involving hypersonic weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un emphasizing the need to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent amid regional tensions and upcoming political events, including a major party congress and international summits.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen hypersonic missile tests amid heightened tensions and recent geopolitical crises, emphasizing the need to strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent. The tests, which involved missiles hitting targets about 1,000 km away, are seen as a response to US actions in Venezuela and aim to demonstrate North Korea's military capabilities, potentially complicating US-South Korea missile defense systems.
North Korea conducted its first missile tests of 2026, launching at least two ballistic missiles that landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, prompting concerns from Japan and its allies about regional security.
North Korea announced it tested long-range cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence capabilities amid ongoing tensions and upcoming political events, including its first Workers’ Party congress in five years, with potential implications for future US-North Korea relations.
North Korea announced it tested long-range cruise missiles into the sea to bolster its nuclear deterrence, amid ongoing military developments and preparations for a key party congress, with tensions heightened by recent weapons tests and regional security concerns.
North Korea conducted long-range cruise missile tests to demonstrate its nuclear deterrence capabilities amid preparations for a major party congress, with recent advancements including a nuclear-powered submarine, as tensions with the U.S. and South Korea persist.
North Korea announced successful sea-to-surface cruise missile tests amid U.S. President Trump's visit to South Korea, showcasing its growing military strength just before a planned summit, with ongoing tensions and no indication of renewed talks with the U.S.
North Korea announced successful tests of a new hypersonic missile system aimed at enhancing its nuclear deterrent, with tests involving two projectiles that hit a land target, amid ongoing tensions and upcoming international meetings in South Korea.
North Korea announced it tested a new hypersonic missile system aimed at enhancing its nuclear deterrent, with tests involving two projectiles that hit land targets, amid ongoing tensions and upcoming international meetings in South Korea.
North Korea conducted missile tests of two new anti-aircraft missiles overseen by Kim Jong Un, amid ongoing US-South Korea military exercises, which North Korea claims increase regional tension and threaten peace.
North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, escalating tensions just before the U.S. presidential election. The missiles, which landed between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, are part of North Korea's ongoing military demonstrations. This follows a recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. The launches coincide with increased military exercises by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, and come amid reports of North Korean troops potentially joining Russia's conflict in Ukraine. The situation has heightened international concerns over regional stability and nuclear proliferation.
Taiwan's defense ministry is on high alert and monitoring "waves" of missile tests by China's Rocket Force in Inner Mongolia, approximately 2,000 km away. This comes amid heightened military activities and tensions, with China viewing Taiwan as its territory and increasing pressure since Taiwan President Lai Ching-te took office.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers targeting Seoul, as part of efforts to boost the country's war deterrent amid escalating tensions with South Korea and its allies. The missile tests come after South Korea and Japan reported detecting multiple short-range ballistic missiles fired by North Korea toward its eastern coast, raising regional tensions. The launches coincide with a visit to Seoul by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and are seen as a response to the latest South Korean-U.S. combined military drills. There are concerns that North Korea may escalate pressure in the run-up to elections in the United States and South Korea.
North Korea conducted multiple short-range ballistic missile tests towards its eastern waters, prompting condemnation from Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. The launches, the first in about a month, come after the end of South Korean-U.S. military drills. The missiles, fired from North Korea's capital region, traveled 300-350 kilometers and reached a maximum altitude of 50 kilometers. The U.S. State Department condemned the launches, emphasizing its commitment to the defense of South Korea and Japan. Tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula, with experts suggesting that North Korea seeks to increase its leverage in future diplomacy with the United States.