North Korea

2024 - 5 - 30

North Korea's Unconventional Moves: From Missile Barrages to 'Poopaganda'

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Discover the antics of Kim Jong-Un and North Korea's unexpected tactics, from missile launches to bizarre 'Poopaganda' strategies!

North Korea has once again made headlines with its unconventional moves, from firing off a barrage of at least 10 ballistic missiles to engaging in what has been dubbed 'Poopaganda.' The secretive nation under Kim Jong Un's rule has been actively building an attack arsenal, recently declaring an end to peaceful reunification with South Korea. This shift signals a more aggressive stance from North Korea towards its neighbors.

In a surprising turn of events, North Korea has also resorted to jamming GPS signals near the sea border, causing disruptions and adding to the tension in the region. The country's consistent missile launches, including the firing of short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, have raised international concerns and prompted responses from US allies and neighboring countries.

Amidst these alarming actions, North Korea's antics have taken a more unexpected turn with the launch vehicle carrying its second military reconnaissance satellite exploding just after liftoff. This incident, along with the continuous missile firings, showcases the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic behavior of the regime.

As the world watches North Korea's actions closely, the spotlight remains on Kim Jong-Un and his regime's ability to wield power through both conventional and unconventional means. From missile barrages to bizarre 'Poopaganda' tactics, North Korea's maneuvers continue to captivate global attention with their audacity and unpredictability.

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Munya Chawawa Taking Channel 4's 'How To Survive A Dictator' To ... (Deadline)

The viral comedian is shining a spotlight on North Korea's Kim Jong-Un via a Channel 4 doc from Late Night Lycett producer Rumpus Media, which will be at ...

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In unusual move, North Korea fires off barrage of at least 10 ballistic ... (The Japan Times)

South Korean officials said the short-range weapons had been fired from the Sunan area of Pyongyang, traveling around 350 kilometers (215 miles) before ...

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How Kim Jong Un, North Korea is building an attack arsenal (BizNews)

Kim Jong Un has declared an end to peaceful reunification with South Korea, asserting his right to annihilate his neighbour.

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Satellite, 'Poopaganda', Missiles: What's North Korea Up To? (NDTV)

A failed satellite launch, floating hundreds of trash-filled balloons into the South, and firing a volley of 10 short-range ballistic missiles: North Korea ...

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The 'Confucian' edge in chipmaking and North Korea's shadow ... (Nikkei Asia)

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North Korea fires around 10 short-range ballistic missiles into East ... (Armenpress.am)

YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS. North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Thursday, the South Korean military said, ...

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US Allies Detect North Korea Missile Barrage (Newsweek)

The latest barrage came after a launch vehicle carrying North Korea's second military reconnaissance satellite exploded on Monday just after liftoff.

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North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles into Sea of Japan ... (The Japan News)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun. 17:13 JST, May 30, 2024. North Korea ...

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North Korea fires salvo of at least 10 short-range ballistic missiles off ... (Ammon News)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said North Korea had launched a ballistic missile that appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

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North Korea Fires Missile Barrage Toward Its Eastern Waters Days ... (Military.com)

North Korea fired a barrage of suspected ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea's military, days after its attempt to launch a ...

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North Korea jams GPS signals near sea border after denouncing ... (NK News)

North Korea jammed GPS signals near the inter-Korean maritime border for the second day in a row on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of ...

Taiwan condemns North Korea for firing ballistic missiles - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday condemned North Korea for firing multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, which it said has ...

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North Korea Spy Satellite Launch Ends in a Mid-flight Explosion ... (SpaceWatch.Global)

North Korea's attempt to launch a second military reconnaissance satellite into orbit failed after the rocket exploded mid-air.

Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on reports of attempted ... (Auswärtiges Amt)

A Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson issued the following statement today (29 May 2024) on the reported attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite on 28 ...

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State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite ... (NK News)

The DPRK's vice foreign minister denounced U.N. chief Antonio Guterres as a “servant of the U.S.” for criticizing the country's latest failed satellite ...

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North Korea fires missile barrage off eastern coast following failed ... (Fox News)

North Korea has fired a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea days after its failed spy satellite launch, according to South Korea's ...

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United States and Japan condemn North Korea's launch of ballistic ... (AzerNews)

"Japan strongly condemns these actions, we have already protested," he stressed. It should be noted that today North Korea launched 10 ballistic missiles ...

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North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (The Defense Post)

North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul said, hours after it sent hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border to punish ...

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North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO ... (GOV.UK)

Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement.

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North Korea claims to have launched 18 missiles at once in warning ... (NK News)

North Korea claims to have conducted a major missile salvo involving the launch of 18 rockets at the same time on Thursday, according to state media. Leader Kim ...

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North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive ... (The Associated Press)

North Korea says that leader Kim Jong Un has supervised firing drills involving the country's nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers to ...

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North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive ... (The Washington Post)

North Korea says that leader Kim Jong Un has supervised firing drills involving the country's nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers to ...

After 7-year hiatus, US groups resume humanitarian aid to North ... (Radio Free Asia)

North Korean dock workers unload sacks of donated wheat onto a truck at Nampo port March 14, 2003. Gerald Bourke/WFP/AFP. After a seven- ...

DPRK (North Korea): Open Briefing : What's In Blue : Security ... (Security Council Report)

Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Mohamed Khaled Khiari is expected to brief. France, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea ( ...

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North Korea says 18-missile salvo was warning to South (Reuters)

North Korea said on Friday it had fired 18 short-range ballistic missiles during a drill as a demonstration of its willingness to launch a pre-emptive ...

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North Korea says 18-missile salvo was warning to South (The Japan Times)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided the firing drill of the 600mm 'super-large' multiple rocket launchers, state news agency KCNA reported.

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