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The story so far · 3 days, November 1 to 8, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Pyongyang, North Korea on November 1, 2026. Newest first.
Pyongyang is under UN sanctions.
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North Korea has held over 20 launch events in 2026, twice Trump's first-term pace and second only to 2022.
Why it matters: Frequent tests raise tension in Northeast Asia.
Sources: The Straits Times · See it on the globe
North Korea said it test-fired a new air defense system and a long-range cruise missile. Kim Yo-jong rejected US dialogue.
Why it matters: Tests raise tension ahead of the APEC summit.
Sources: Yonhap, Le Monde, Asharq Al-Awsat · See it on the globe
Pyongyang fired cluster-bomb warheads it says can cover 12 to 13 hectares. It denounced US-South Korea drills and vowed to strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
Why it matters: New weapons tests raise tension on the Korean peninsula.
Sources: Japan Times, Yonhap, The Hindu · See it on the globe