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Kim Jong Un's government is likely to continue or even increase provocative steps
North Korea carried out its first test of cruise missile with possible nuclear strike capabilities in Sep 2021
More than 200 North Korea artillery shells fall north of border
Since 1950-53 Korean War ended in stalemate, both nations have policies that treat each other differently
Kim orders military to prepare to "pacify the entire territory of South Korea," with nuclear bombs if necessary
Kim Jong Un hails recent ICBM test; sister, Kim Yo Jong, defends DPRK's self-defense right, criticises UNSC
Country’s exploits raise eyebrows, with concerns over lack of rigorous testing for doping
Diplomacy that led to King's transfer remained scarce, the development was a rare example of cooperation
Sanctions monitors have previously accused North Korea of using cyberattacks to help fund its nuclear programs
Shoigu is making the first visit by a Russian defence minister to North Korea since the fall of the Soviet Union