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SEOUL/WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday hailed “significant progress” in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the weekend and said the sides were “pretty close” to agreeing details for a second summit between Kim and P... [1]

TOKYO -- Recent satellite photos suggest that North Korea is preparing for what would be its first nuclear weapons test since September 2017, with work apparently underway on bringing the Punggye-ri underground testing site back into operation. (confirmed by 3 sources) [2]

N Korea at crossroadsNorth Korea tests explosive devices at nuclear site: U.N. report Activity at Punggye-ri paves way for atomic weapons development, experts warn North Korea has tested explosive devices used for nuclear testing, according to a U.N.... [3]

Pyongyang is ready to conduct nuclear test but may wait until after 2024 U.S. election Pyongyang suggests weapons, which can reach nearly all of Japan, are nuclear-capable Since 1994 decision against airstrikes, missteps have bought Pyongyang time No... [4]

Comments come as Pyongyang ratchets up rhetoric and blows up road, rail links Escalatory actions are driven by poor leadership on both sides Pyongyang's latest accusation follows pattern of increasing toughness toward Seoul Helped by stronger ties wi... (confirmed by 5 sources) [5]

SEOUL -- North Korea has the capability to conduct a nuclear test whenever leader Kim Jong Un chooses, the South Korean military said Thursday. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

SEOUL — North Korea swiftly lashed out against the UN Security Council’s condemnation of its December launch of a long-range rocket, saying Wednesday that it will strengthen its military defenses—including its nuclear weaponry—in response. [7]

International relationsTokyo not swayed by North Korea's denuclearization show Japanese journalists not invited to observe demolition of test-site tunnels People watch a news broadcast reporting that North Korea will dismantle its nuclear test site, ... [8]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-10-09 · 75% match

US’ Pompeo Hails ‘Significant’ North Korea Progress; Experts Skeptical

SEOUL/WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday hailed “significant progress” in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the weekend and said the sides were “pretty close” to agreeing details for a second summit between Kim and P

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-04-13 · 75% match

Satellite images show North Korea's path back to nuclear testing

TOKYO -- Recent satellite photos suggest that North Korea is preparing for what would be its first nuclear weapons test since September 2017, with work apparently underway on bringing the Punggye-ri underground testing site back into operation.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-05 · 75% match

North Korea tests explosive devices at nuclear site: U.N. report

N Korea at crossroadsNorth Korea tests explosive devices at nuclear site: U.N. report Activity at Punggye-ri paves way for atomic weapons development, experts warn North Korea has tested explosive devices used for nuclear testing, according to a U.N.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-19 · 75% match

N Korea at crossroads

Pyongyang is ready to conduct nuclear test but may wait until after 2024 U.S. election Pyongyang suggests weapons, which can reach nearly all of Japan, are nuclear-capable Since 1994 decision against airstrikes, missteps have bought Pyongyang time No

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-10-18 · 75% match

Politics

Comments come as Pyongyang ratchets up rhetoric and blows up road, rail links Escalatory actions are driven by poor leadership on both sides Pyongyang's latest accusation follows pattern of increasing toughness toward Seoul Helped by stronger ties wi

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-09-20 · 75% match

North Korea can conduct nuclear test 'at any time': Seoul

SEOUL -- North Korea has the capability to conduct a nuclear test whenever leader Kim Jong Un chooses, the South Korean military said Thursday.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-01-23 · 75% match

After UN Acts, NKorea Vows ‘Nuclear Deterrence’

SEOUL — North Korea swiftly lashed out against the UN Security Council’s condemnation of its December launch of a long-range rocket, saying Wednesday that it will strengthen its military defenses—including its nuclear weaponry—in response.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-05-14 · 75% match

Tokyo not swayed by North Korea's denuclearization show

International relationsTokyo not swayed by North Korea's denuclearization show Japanese journalists not invited to observe demolition of test-site tunnels People watch a news broadcast reporting that North Korea will dismantle its nuclear test site,

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-05-25 · 75% match

‘Trump Formula?’ N Korea Says Still Open to Talks After Summit Canceled

SEOUL — North Korea responded on Friday with measured tones to US President Donald Trump’s decision to call off a historic summit with leader Kim Jong Un scheduled for next month, saying Pyongyang hoped for a “Trump formula” to resolve the standoff o

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-11-14 · 75% match

North Korea tensions

U.S. vows 'firm response' but has limited options to put pressure on Pyongyang Boy band members Hyuk and Seok describe grueling journeys leaving home country Next U.S.

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