North Korea has said it has tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, upgrading what it called the "world's most powerful strategic weapon", as Seoul warned Pyongyang could get missile technology from Russia for helping with the war in Ukraine.

The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

WASHINGTON: The United States and South Korea held high-level talks Thursday (Oct 31) after North Korea test-fired one of its newest and most powerful missiles, demonstrating its threat to the US mainland days ahead of elections. The weapons test was the first since North Korea was accused of sending tro

SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in almost a year Thursday, demonstrating a potential advancement in its ability to launch long-range nuclear attacks on the mainland US. The launch was likely meant to grab American attention days ahead of the US election and…

SEOUL: North Korea said on Thursday (Oct 31) it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful missiles to boost its nuclear deterrent, Kim Jong Un's first weapons test since being accused of

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- North Korea launched what appears to be its newest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, South Korean and Japanese defense officials said, a provocation coming just days ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

WASHINGTON: The US and South Korean defence chiefs on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia, where Washington says some 10,000 of them have been deployed for possible

SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday launched one of its most powerful missiles, South Korea's military said, Kim Jong Un's first weapons test since being accused of sending soldiers to Russia.Seoul had...

North Korea said it has tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile.

American agencies have assessed that China dislikes the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea. The State Department has raised the troop issue with Chinese diplomats.

Pentagon, South Korea urge North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia

North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, marking its first test in nearly a year, aimed at demonstrating its capability to strike the US mainland. Leader Kim Jong Un ordered…

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving to the Kursk region near Ukraine, in what he called a dangerous and destabilizing development. Austin was speaking at a press conference in Washington with South Korean Defense Minister Kim…

North Korea launches ICBM, heightening tensions with U.S. and allies, amid reports of troops sent to support Russia in Ukraine.

The US and South Korea have urged North Korea to withdraw its troops from Russia. Meanwhile a Russian guided bomb hit a high-rise building in Kharkiv, killing two, including a child, local officials say. Follow DW.

North Korea reportedly test launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, which landed in the Sea of Japan, posing a threat to the region.

The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Zelenskyy pegging the North Korean troop count at 12,000.

Throughout modern history, Koreans have fought in wars abroad, from Japan’s Pacific War to America’s Vietnam campaign. Now, North Korea is deploying elite troops to aid Russia in Ukraine. Like past

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the missile test and was at the launch site, calling the launch “an appropriate military action” to show North Korea’s resolve to respond to its enemies’ moves that have threatened the North’s safety, according to its Defense Ministry.

North Korea fighting alongside Russia would be a serious escalation to the Ukraine war.NATO and Western allies are facing pressure to respond — but