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North Korea says its new spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon

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North Korea says its new spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon

SEOUL, Nov 28 (Reuters) – After decades of satellite surveillance by foreign governments and analysts, North Korea has sent its first spy satellite on a global orbit with a message to the world: we can watch you too. On Tuesday North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un had reviewed spy satellite photos of … Read more

What to know about North Korea’s spy satellite launch

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What to know about North Korea’s spy satellite launch

SEOUL, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Officials and experts around the world are seeking to determine whether North Korea’s first spy satellite is operational as it orbits the earth after being launched on Tuesday, an effort that South Korea asserts was likely to have included Russian aid. North Korea appears to have overcome the technical problems … Read more

US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea port

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US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea port

Fighter jets sit on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as it arrives at a port in Busan, South Korea, November 21, 2023. Yonhap via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights SEOUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrived at a port in the South Korean city of Busan on Tuesday, in … Read more

Jalolov wins super-heavyweight crown, Kurash medallist tests positive

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Jalolov wins super-heavyweight crown, Kurash medallist tests positive

HANGZHOU, China, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov won super-heavyweight boxing gold and China’s women’s basketballers beat their arch-rivals Japan in a thriller at the Asian Games on Thursday. Tokyo Olympic champion and twice world champion Jalolov, 29, beat Kazakhstan’s Kamshybek Kunkabayev, 31, on points to take gold and continue his impressive record. The … Read more

South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing

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South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing

[1/3]South Korea’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs, Chung Byung-won, Japan’s Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Funakoshi Takehiro, and China’s Assistant Foreign Minister, Nong Rong, pose for photographs during their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, September 26, 2023. Acquire Licensing Rights Read more SEOUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) – South Korea hosted senior diplomats from … Read more

North Korea says latest spy satellite launch failed, but will try again

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North Korea says latest spy satellite launch failed, but will try again

[1/5]Passengers watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing a space rocket, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, August 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Acquire Licensing Rights Pre-dawn launch prompts emergency alerts in Japan Problem occurred in rocket’s third stage, state media says North Korea space agency says will try again … Read more

At Camp David, US, South Korea and Japan condemn China, agree to deepen military ties

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At Camp David, US, South Korea and Japan condemn China, agree to deepen military ties

CAMP DAVID, Maryland, Aug 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed at Camp David on Friday to deepen military and economic cooperation and made their strongest joint condemnation yet of “dangerous and aggressive behavior” by China in the South China Sea. The Biden administration held the … Read more

U.S., Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor – Yomiuri

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U.S., Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor – Yomiuri

The U.S. (L) and Japanese national flags are hoisted next to a traditional Okinawan Shisa statue at the U.S. Marine’s Camp Foster in Ginowan, on the southern island of Okinawa, Japan June 18, 2016. REUTERS/Tim Kelly TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Japan and the U.S. will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile … Read more