Pyongyang has been steadily accelerating the pace of weapons testing in recent weeks. Analysts believe the recent rise in tests is because Seoul plans to construct a nuclear-powered submarine in the US.

Seoul: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea and Japan both said on Friday. South Korean military said

SEOUL, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- North Korea fired a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, Seoul's military said, one day after Pyongyang warned of a response to Washington's latest sanctions.

North Korea on Friday fired a suspected ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up its testing activity while talks with Washington and Seoul remain stalled. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile flew cross-country after being fired from an inland area…

North Korea fires ballistic missile days after U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth's South Korea visit focused on deterring Pyongyang and strengthening alliance.

SEOUL: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Friday (Nov 7), Seoul's military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea's plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine.

SEOUL (Nov 7): North Korea fired a ballistic missile Friday, Seoul’s military said, around a week after US President Donald Trump approved South Korea’s plan to build a nuclear-powered submarine. Analysts have said Seoul’s plan to construct one of the atomic-driven vessels would likely draw an aggressive response from Pyongyang. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs ofRead More

SEOUL: North Korea's defence minister No Kwang Chol threatened on Saturday (Nov 8) to take "more offensive action" as he condemned US security talks with Seoul and the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in South Korea.A day earlier, North Korea