North Korea's Ambassador to the UN, Kim Song, defended a recent missile test by stating that it was part of a plan to enhance the country's defense capabilities. He accused the US of double standards, pointing out that the US had justified Israel's actions in Gaza as self-defense despite a high civilian death toll. The US has expressed concerns that North Korea is becoming more capable of waging war due to its receipt of Russian military equipment and technology.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341873/us-warns-north-korea-becoming-better-prepared-for-war-fighting-against-ukrainePakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, expressed concern over North Korea's recent ballistic missile test, calling it detrimental to regional and international peace and security. He stated that Pakistan supports the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and the implementation of relevant UNSC resolutions. Akram urged the Security Council to revive dialogue and reduce tensions in the region. The test was detected by South Korea's military as an intermediate-range ballistic missile, which North Korea claimed was a new type of hypersonic glide vehicle designed to break through enemy defenses.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1270395-pakistan-urges-for-dialogues-after-n-korea-launches-missile-amid-soaring-tensionsNorth 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.
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