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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Towards Japanese Sea

North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles towards the Japanese Sea, reports South Korea's military. It is unclear exactly how many.

Seoul: North Destroys Reunion Center

Russia: "Close ties" to North Korea's military

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims that Russia's and North Korea's military have "very close ties". North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-Hui promises that the country will stand by Russia's side "until victory day".

North Korea: We will respond with violence

If South Korea sends more drones to North Korea's capital, the response will be violent. The regime in Pyongyang is threatening this, following reports of such drone intrusions three times a week.

Controversial gold mines classified as World Heritage

A network of gold and silver mines on the Japanese island of Sado has been added to the list of World Heritage sites by UNESCO, the cultural organization of the UN.

North Korea tests "super-large" warhead

North Korea has successfully tested a new tactical ballistic missile that can carry "super-large" warheads, reports North Korean state-controlled media.