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- Hypersonic missiles move far faster and are more agile than standard ones, making them much harder for missile defence systems to intercept
- But experts say Pyongyang’s technology is not comparable to the US, Russia or China and it may be ‘bluffing’ about the success of its weapons test
Seoul’s top nuclear envoy Noh Kyu-duk spoke on the phone with the US special representative Sung Kim, and agreed to meet him in Jakarta on Thursday.
Seoul’s top nuclear envoy Noh Kyu-duk spoke on the phone with the US special representative Sung Kim, and agreed to meet him in Jakarta on Thursday.
The presumed short-range missile was fired from an inland area into waters off the east coast, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The presumed short-range missile was fired from an inland area into waters off the east coast, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Analysts say Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister is floating a trial balloon to see if Pyongyang can resume dialogue with Washington through Seoul, while South Korean leader Moon is keen on a summit between the Koreas, the US, and China as part of his reunification goal.
Analysts say Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister is floating a trial balloon to see if Pyongyang can resume dialogue with Washington through Seoul, while South Korean leader Moon is keen on a summit between the Koreas, the US, and China as part of his reunification goal.
The comment comes after North Korea urged the US and South Korea to abandon a ‘hostile policy’ before talks can be held on ending the 1950-53 Korean war.
The comment comes after North Korea urged the US and South Korea to abandon a ‘hostile policy’ before talks can be held on ending the 1950-53 Korean war.
Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister says a formal end to the 1950-53 conflict is on the cards if South Korea, US drop ‘double-dealing attitudes’ over the North’s ‘right to self defence’.
Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister says a formal end to the 1950-53 conflict is on the cards if South Korea, US drop ‘double-dealing attitudes’ over the North’s ‘right to self defence’.
Chung Eui-yong and his American counterpart Antony Blinken spoke amid a renewed focus on the North’s nuclear capabilities, and as the South Korean president repeated his calls to formally end the 1950-53 conflict.
Chung Eui-yong and his American counterpart Antony Blinken spoke amid a renewed focus on the North’s nuclear capabilities, and as the South Korean president repeated his calls to formally end the 1950-53 conflict.
Former disarmament affairs envoy to UN calls for review of ‘no first use’ pledge as a way to counter growing military pressure from United States.
Former disarmament affairs envoy to UN calls for review of ‘no first use’ pledge as a way to counter growing military pressure from United States.
Thoughtful ideas from Koreans north and south of the DMZ are the best remedy for the tensions. Outside powers claim to want to help fix the problem, but almost 70 years after the Panmunjom armistice, reconciliation is no closer.
Thoughtful ideas from Koreans north and south of the DMZ are the best remedy for the tensions. Outside powers claim to want to help fix the problem, but almost 70 years after the Panmunjom armistice, reconciliation is no closer.
Last week the US announced a new three-way security pact with Australia and Britain, under which US nuclear submarines will be supplied to Canberra.
Last week the US announced a new three-way security pact with Australia and Britain, under which US nuclear submarines will be supplied to Canberra.
The activity at the Yongbyon nuclear complex indicates North Korea is intent on boosting the production of bomb materials, experts say.
The activity at the Yongbyon nuclear complex indicates North Korea is intent on boosting the production of bomb materials, experts say.
North Korea on Wednesday said it succeeded in launching ballistic missiles from a train for the first time and released a video shot from a variety of angles.
North Korea on Wednesday said it succeeded in launching ballistic missiles from a train for the first time and released a video shot from a variety of angles.
The missiles flew 800km before striking a target in the sea off the country’s east coast.
The missiles flew 800km before striking a target in the sea off the country’s east coast.
The missile launches this week highlight that beyond sanctions and censure, there are limited options to break up its nuclear arms programme.
The missile launches this week highlight that beyond sanctions and censure, there are limited options to break up its nuclear arms programme.
A spate of missile launches and weapons breakthroughs comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at denuclearising the North.
A spate of missile launches and weapons breakthroughs comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at denuclearising the North.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Chung Eui-yong that Seoul and Beijing are ‘partners that can’t part ways’, on his last stop of a four-nation Asian tour.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Chung Eui-yong that Seoul and Beijing are ‘partners that can’t part ways’, on his last stop of a four-nation Asian tour.
South Korea said it was convening its national security council while Japan’s PM Yoshihide Suga condemned the launch as ‘outrageous’.
South Korea said it was convening its national security council while Japan’s PM Yoshihide Suga condemned the launch as ‘outrageous’.
Keeping the status quo of a deadlock is neither effective nor conscionable, given the wishes of the Korean people themselves to reconcile.
Keeping the status quo of a deadlock is neither effective nor conscionable, given the wishes of the Korean people themselves to reconcile.
The envoys agreed to continue denuclearisation efforts in North Korea through ‘dialogue and sanctions’.
The envoys agreed to continue denuclearisation efforts in North Korea through ‘dialogue and sanctions’.
North Korea announced successful tests of a long-range cruise missile which analysts said could be the country’s first such weapon with a nuclear capability.
North Korea announced successful tests of a long-range cruise missile which analysts said could be the country’s first such weapon with a nuclear capability.
The missile is a weapon of ‘great significance’ in meeting the target of the five-year plan to develop the country’s weapon system, state media reported.
The missile is a weapon of ‘great significance’ in meeting the target of the five-year plan to develop the country’s weapon system, state media reported.
South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed the talks will take place in Tokyo and also cover cooperation between the three countries.
South Korea’s foreign ministry confirmed the talks will take place in Tokyo and also cover cooperation between the three countries.
US and Chinese presidents focus on way forward in first phone conversation in six months.
US and Chinese presidents focus on way forward in first phone conversation in six months.
Chinese president hails North Korea’s socialist achievements in congratulatory message to Kim Jong-un on the country’s 73rd National Day.
Chinese president hails North Korea’s socialist achievements in congratulatory message to Kim Jong-un on the country’s 73rd National Day.
The pageant featured rifle-carrying students, personnel in gas masks and orange protective suits, and mechanised paramilitary units, with none of the participants or audience wearing face masks.
The pageant featured rifle-carrying students, personnel in gas masks and orange protective suits, and mechanised paramilitary units, with none of the participants or audience wearing face masks.
Demands for a treaty are part of a bill in the US Congress that ignores North Korean human rights violations and its nuclear missile programme. Those pushing for a treaty assume all sides must agree to end the Korean war, which North Korea shows no interest in doing.
Demands for a treaty are part of a bill in the US Congress that ignores North Korean human rights violations and its nuclear missile programme. Those pushing for a treaty assume all sides must agree to end the Korean war, which North Korea shows no interest in doing.
Since early July 2021, there have been indications, including the discharge of cooling water, consistent with the operation of the reactor, the IAEA said.
Since early July 2021, there have been indications, including the discharge of cooling water, consistent with the operation of the reactor, the IAEA said.
Biden’s special envoy Sung Kim will meet his South Korean counterpart and also plans to hold separate talks with Russia’s deputy foreign minister.
Biden’s special envoy Sung Kim will meet his South Korean counterpart and also plans to hold separate talks with Russia’s deputy foreign minister.
Aid from Beijing and Seoul is not enough to solve Pyongyang’s problems, observer says.
Aid from Beijing and Seoul is not enough to solve Pyongyang’s problems, observer says.
Regular drills between Seoul and Washington have been a long-running source of animosities on the Korean peninsula.
Regular drills between Seoul and Washington have been a long-running source of animosities on the Korean peninsula.
Canberra’s deal with the United Kingdom and the United States to counter China will only serve to destabilise the region, including the volatile Korean peninsula.
High-profile summits between Kim and Trump have ended in failure, with Pyongyang lifting its moratorium on nuclear testing. China, an acknowledged partner of influence in the region, should embrace its role as peacemaker.
With Pyongyang warning it will resume missile tests and unveil a new weapon over US failure to meet its expectations, the time has come to make allowances