North Korean President Kim has launched a new missile that could potentially threaten US forces in Japan and further targets if it reaches speeds between 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers. The launch was condemned by US Secretary of State Blinken, who stated that North Korea is receiving military equipment and training from Russia. South Korean officials believe that North Korea may have had technical cooperation with Moscow on the new missile technology. This comes as South Korea grapples with political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law last month, which he claimed was necessary to protect against "North Korean communist forces".
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/north-koreas-kim-says-new-hypersonic-missile-will-deter-rivals/article_51a1c360-30ab-5855-9b46-a75b326c23c1.htmlNorth Korean officials are demanding recognition of their country's strategic position as a condition for engaging in dialogue with the Trump administration, according to Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/world/north-koreas-kim-says-new-missile-will-deter-rivalsUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned North Korea's recent missile launch, citing evidence that Russia is providing the country with military equipment and training in exchange for its support in the Ukraine conflict. This includes advanced space and satellite technology, which would be a significant blow to global efforts to end North Korea's nuclear program. US intelligence believes North Korea sent thousands of troops to fight against Ukraine last year, resulting in hundreds of casualties. The launch has raised concerns among key allies, including South Korean Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who expressed alarm at the improvement in North Korea's military technology.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341389/n-korea-fires-missile-as-blinken-warns-of-russia-cooperationUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South Korean officials to discuss ongoing tensions in the region following North Korea's recent missile launch. The meeting came as South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol faced criticism for imposing martial law, which Blinken described as a "democratic resilience" that the US supports. Despite this, Blinken defended the outgoing administration's approach of seeking engagement with North Korea through working-level talks to end its nuclear program. He also reaffirmed the US' commitment to South Korea and its institutions, citing promises of continuity in their alliance despite Yoon's recent actions.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/north-korea-fires-missile-as-blinken-warns-of-russia-cooperation/article_3e730aa6-523a-5a6d-9bfa-8218bd65e292.htmlOn January 6, 2025, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul, South Korea. This incident occurred as South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok navigated a period of political turmoil in the country. The timing of the launch coincided with Blinken's visit to discuss diplomatic efforts and security cooperation between the two nations.
https://www.asiaone.com/asia/north-korea-fires-suspected-mid-range-missile-blinken-visits-seoulNorth Korea fired a missile on the same day that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he warned that Pyongyang was collaborating with Russia on advanced space technology. Meanwhile, in South Korea, investigators were attempting to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had been impeached for his failed attempt to impose martial law last month.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/07/world/asia-oceania/blinken-nkorea-working-with-russia-on-space-tech/2031611US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concerns about North Korea's recent missile tests, stating that they pose a threat to regional stability and global security. In a phone call with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Blinken emphasized the need for close coordination between the two countries on defense issues, including their response to North Korea's nuclear weapons program. The conversation comes as tensions remain high following a series of missile tests by North Korea in recent weeks.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/06/asia-pacific/politics/blinken-south-korea-yoon/North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, its first this year, which is designed to threaten the US. This move comes after a November test of what it claimed was its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel ICBM, following accusations that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent soldiers to aid Russia in its fight against Ukraine. In response, South Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea as a show of force. The launch has added to tensions between the two countries, which have been heightened by recent events, including an attempt by investigators in South Korea to execute an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol, who had declared martial law on December 3.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-toward-east-sea-s-korea-military/article69066864.eceNorth Korea fired a suspected mid-range ballistic missile into its eastern seas on Monday from an area near Pyongyang. The launch comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's return to the White House and amid heightened tensions in the region, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowing to implement a "toughest" anti-US policy. The South Korean military is strengthening its surveillance and defense posture in preparation for possible additional launches and sharing information on the missile with the US and Japan. This development comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Seoul for talks with South Korean allies over the North Korean nuclear threat, amidst political turmoil in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment by parliament last month.
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