North Korea

US Soldier Who Crossed into North Korea is Back in US Custody

The US has secured the release of one of its soldiers who crossed the border into North Korea two months ago. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Army Private Travis King is back in US custody as he thanked partner countries who helped in securing his release.

North Korea Stimulates Nuclear Strike To Warn The US

North Korea has said they have conducted mock nuclear strike tests to warn the United States. The warning aimed at sending a message to the US that the country was able to protect itself in case of a nuclear war. The country launched several cruise missiles with some of them armed with mock nuclear weapons.

Soldier Says He Defected To N. Korea Because Of Racism in US Army

A US soldier who crossed the border to North Korea has said he did so because he faced racism in the US army.  Travis King crossed the border between North Korea and South Korea to escape the inhumane treatment, as per the statement released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.

Japan Alerts Air Defenses To Shoot Down N. Korean Satellite

Japan has put its missile air defense systems on high alert after North Korea threatened to launch a satellite over its territory. North Korea previously notified Japan that it would launch its first military spy satellite which is expected to fly over Japanese territory.

North Korea Tested Underwater Nuclear Drone

North Korea has successfully tested an underwater drone capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The new weapon tested in the waters off South Hamgyong province has the capability to cause a “radioactive tsunami”, a tsunami coupled with unleashing radioactive substances.

North Korea Threatens War If US Shots Down Its Missile

North Korea has openly threatened the US with Consequences If the latter intercepted any of its missiles. North Korea has been regularly testing its long-range missile prompting condemnation from the US and its allies. Kim Jong’s sister Kim Yo Jong said in her statement that shooting down its rockets would be a declaration of war.

North Korean Drones Crossed South Korea Border

Tensions are high in the East China sea as powerful nuclear armed China and North Korea continue to threaten its neighbours. North Korean drones violated South Korean airspace and in response South Korean forces fired warning shots.

China Sends Warships Into Pacific Threatening Japan

The tension in the China sea has been extremely dangerous in recent years. With North Korea testing its long-range ballistic missiles to the volatile behaviour of China in the East China sea, the neighbours are expecting a provocation. Recently China has sent warships into the pacific threatening Japan’s territorial integrity.