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North Korea performed a failed missile test a day after it launched a spy satellite, South Korea says

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

The North Korean missile launch came a day after it launched a spy satellite.

North Korea says it successfully launched a spy satellite into orbit on its 3rd attempt

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Observers doubt whether the satellite is advanced enough to perform military reconnaissance.

U.S. and South Korea update deterrence plans over North Korean nuclear threat

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Monday's move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhancing three-way defense exercises with Japan and improve information-sharing on North Korean missile launches.

U.S., South Korea and Japan conduct aerial drill amid North Korean nuclear threats

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

The training held near the Korean Peninsula was to implement the three countries’ earlier agreement to increase defense cooperation and boost their joint response capabilities against North Korean threats, the air force said in a statement.

News Wrap: Supreme Court clears path for 2nd majority-Black congressional district in Ala.

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for a new congressional map in Alabama with a second majority-Black district, the federal government and 17 states are suing Amazon accusing it of stifling competition and forcing inflated…

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At UN, North Korea says the U.S. made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

Kim Song also denounced both U.S. and South Korean leaders for "hysterical remarks of confrontation" that it says are raising the temperature in the region.

South Korea showcases military strength in biggest Armed Forces Day parade in years

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

South Korea rolled tanks, artillery systems, drones and powerful ballistic missiles capable of hitting all of North Korea through the streets of Seoul, amid steady autumn rains.

News Wrap: UAW president threatens wider auto worker strike amid wage dispute

In our news wrap Sunday, talks continued between automakers and the union representing striking auto workers, South Korea’s president warned of deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea, the first two civilian cargo ships since the collapse of the…

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Former U.S. intelligence officer for North Korea addresses growing concerns of nuclear threat

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

America's newly retired national intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern the North is building up its nuclear capabilities with neighboring South Korea in mind.

North Korea launches missile toward the sea hours after U.S. flies bomber during drills with South Korea

By Associated Press

The launch came hours after the United States flew at least one long-range B1-B bomber to the Korean Peninsula in a show of force against North Korea as part of its annual drills with South Korea.