Jul 30 North Korea launched 2 short-range ballistic missiles, South Korea says By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Observers say the launches were aimed at ramping up pressure on the United States to make concessions as the two countries are struggling to resume diplomacy on the North's nuclear weapons program. Continue reading
Mar 08 North Korean launch site appears restored to normal operations, analysts say By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Satellite images appear to show rapid construction to rebuild a launch pad and a rocket engine test stand at a site in North Korea. Continue reading
Mar 06 North Korea said to be rebuilding at rocket launch site By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The finding follows a high-stakes nuclear summit last week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump that ended without an agreement. Continue reading
Aug 14 U.S. would ‘take out’ any North Korean missile aimed at American soil, defense secretary says By Robert Burns, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States would “take out” any North Korean missile seen to be heading for American soil, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday. He declared that any such North Korean attack could lead to war. Responding to reporters’… Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 3:29 New U.N. sanctions trigger sharp warning from North Korea By PBS News Hour North Korea reacted to a new round of U.N. sanctions with its own threat against the U.S., vowing to never abandon its nuclear program through negotiations. The new measures target North Korea’s already limited export market, and seeks to further… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 3:02 North Korea marks Fourth of July with dramatic test of missile potentially capable of reaching U.S. By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 6:24 Violence and Iranian missile tests cause havoc in Israel By PBS News Hour A wave of Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians and security forces has left the Middle Eastern state in turmoil, further exacerbated by the recent ballistic missile tests from Iran’s hardline Republican Guard faction. Gwen Ifill talks to Daniel Estrin of… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 6:07 News Wrap: Violence in Israel leaves American dead By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, an American tourist was killed and a dozen Israelis were wounded in a wave of attacks by Palestinian militants in the cities of Jaffa and Jerusalem. Also, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has test-fired a series of… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:03 What signal is Iran sending with recent missile tests? By PBS News Hour The landmark Iran nuclear accord is soon due to be implemented fully, but renewed tensions between that country and the U.S. could affect the deal. The U.N. has said that recent ballistic missile tests violate prohibitions, prompting possible sanctions by… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch Defying International Warnings, North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket North Korea successfully fired a long-range rocket despite warnings from the international community. While the launch enhances the credentials of young leader Kim Jong Un, it is likely to bring fresh sanctions and further complicate relations with neighbors and the… Continue watching