North Korea conducts live-fire drill with US submarine nearby, raising tensions
(The Guardian North Korea)

Exercise using 300 to 400 long-range artillery pieces was a clear reminder that North Korea could destroy large swaths of the South Korean capitalVideo: a brief history of nuclear near-misses The North Korean army conducted a live-fire drill with massed artillery hours after a US submarine armed with cruise missiles docked at a South Korean base for naval exercises, further raising tensions in a volatile battle of nerves in north-east Asia.Between 300 and 400 long-range artillery pieces, capable of hitting Seoul, took part in the drill on Tuesday, according to the Yonhap news agency quoting government officials. Related: North Korea won`t bow to Donald Trump`s threats. It needs assurances | Lawrence Douglas Related: Donald Trump invites entire Senate to White House for North Korea briefing Continue reading...