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South Korea says warning was ‘false alarm’ after rocket crashes into Yellow Sea
Tokyo puts ballistic missile defences on alert after Pyongyang signals imminent launch of military satellite
Deployments designed to deter Pyongyang, reassure Seoul and avoid a dangerous arms race in Asia
Pyongyang says satellite will strengthen country’s ability to conduct pre-emptive strike and monitor US and South Korean activity
Weapons can be fuelled in secret giving adversaries less time to mount a preventive strike
South Korean military suggests test could have been a solid-fuel long-range missile
An investigation into the Chinese criminal networks helping to prop up the rogue nuclear regime
Stalled nuclear talks could benefit as leader Kim Jong Un slowly reopens country, diplomats say
Recent North Korean missile launches raise questions about US commitment to Seoul’s defence
As Kim Jong Un ratchets up his nuclear arsenal, Seoul residents face questions over how to plan for a crisis
Kim Jong Un’s growing arsenal is setting the scene for a risky game of military one-upmanship with the US and its east Asian allies
Ju Ae sparks speculation over successor after joining her father and generals at missile launch
Launch of Pyongyang’s longest-range weapon seen as an angry response to moves by US and east Asian allies
Deterrence effort comes as North Korea steps up missile launches and readies for possible nuclear test
Washington fears Pyongyang about to conduct first nuclear test since 2017
US, South Korea and Japan threaten ‘unparalleled’ response
Pyongyang has increased provocations while blaming fraught environment on Seoul and Washington
Washington and its allies have failed to arrest the development of Kim’s arsenal, analysts warn
Projectile’s 4,600km flight potentially puts US territory of Guam within Pyongyang’s range
North Korean leader vows to never give up arsenal or enter talks to decommission weapons
Kim Jong Un cultivates relationship in effort to win support for his own strategic goals
Military drills come as regional tensions mount over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme and Taiwan status
Countries offer contrasting versions of missile defence policy as tensions increase
North Korea’s leader threatens to ‘wipe out’ foes with nuclear weapons
Washington seeks to reassure allies of its support as Pyongyang pushes ahead with nuclear weapons
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