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North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile to space, reaches record altitude
By Elizabeth Howell published
A North Korean ICBM flew 4,350 miles high on Oct. 30, media reports stated. It comes amid growing concern by the U.S. and NATO about North Korean military activities.

How many nuclear bombs have been used?
By Sierra Bouchér published
The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?

Korean War: Causes, combatants and key battles
By Michael E. Haskew published
Reference The Korean War, 1950-1953, began with the communist North Korean invasion of South Korea and was halted by an armistice without a formal peace treaty.

What is cyberwarfare?
By Mark Smith published
Reference Criminals spies, hackers and viruses: How the battles of the future will be fought across the internet

North Korea tests new hypersonic weapon: reports
By Mike Wall published
North Korean state media declared the test of the Hwasong-8 a success, but outside experts are skeptical.

North Korea's Short-Range Missile Test Spotted from Space
By Mike Wall published
Saturday's test was the first in 18 months by North Korea.

Here's the Science Behind Finding North Korea's Nuclear Weapons
By Stephanie Pappas published
Remote monitoring can reveal a lot.

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea's Missile Program Is Very Much Alive
By Rafi Letzter published
North Korea's missile program has not actually been dismantled, according to a report published this weekend.
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