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North Korea says it test-fired new hypersonic missile
Pyongyang called on the United States and South Korea to scrap their "double standards" on weapons programmes to restart diplomatic talks.
Wed Sep 29 2021
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Surge in North Koreans slipping into Thailand - Immigration
Thailand is on a popular transit route for North Koreans defecting from the impoverished communist state.
Tue Aug 01 2017