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People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, the North's seventh missile test this month.

North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea, in an apparent attempt to pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled nuclear negotiations.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Jan. 19. North Korea on Tuesday test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its sixth round of weapons launches this month, South Korean military officials said.

North Korea fires two suspected missiles in sixth round of launches this month

North Korea last week issued a veiled threat to resume testing nuclear explosives and long-range missiles targeting the U.S.

North Korea tests more missiles, but experts warn against taking threats at face value

Monday's test was North Korea's fourth launch in under two weeks. By contrast, it took the North 10 months to conduct that many ballistic missile tests last year.

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a test-fire of tactical guided missile in North Korea Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

North Korea: Tactical guided missiles fired in latest test

North Korea says it conducted a test-firing of “tactical guided missiles” in its fourth round of missile launches this month. The announcement Tuesday came a day after South Korea’s military detected the North launching two ballistic missiles into the sea.

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December 2021: Coronavirus Blog Archive

This is the December 2021 archive of breaking news about the coronavirus pandemic.

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says a test launch of a hypersonic missile on Jan. 11.

North Korea is testing hypersonic weapons. Should the West be worried?

The tests of the fast and maneuverable class of weapons that purport to be able to evade missile defense systems, has garnered the attention of the White House, which responded with new sanctions.

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea in December.

South Korea says North Korea fires projectile in third launch this month

South Korea says North Korea fired at least one projectile in its third weapons launch this month, hours after the North warned of stronger action if the U.S. continues its "confrontational stance."

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday.

North Korea launches another suspected missile amid stalled talks with the U.S.

The launch corresponded with an unexplained order by the FAA to ground some flights on the U.S. West Coast.

Activists demonstrate against a U.S. missile defense system installed in Seongju county, South Korea, since 2017. Protesters stand near the entrance of the base, the site of a former golf course.

A South Korean village is protesting U.S. plans for THAAD missile defense upgrades

The potential upgrade at a U.S. air defense base, within range of missiles in North Korea and China, has residents concerned as Seoul walks a delicate balancing act between the rival powers.

Workers wearing protective suits fumigate an art hall with antiseptic solution as a precaution against the spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome in Seoul, South Korea, in June 2015.

South Korea Holds Onto Patient Data From Prior Coronavirus, Worrying Privacy Groups

Privacy advocates warn the government has kept the information from 2015 MERS patients beyond a justified emergency period.

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