North Korea Nuclear Testing
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North Korea could ‘preemptively’ use nuclear weapons if threatened, Kim warnsSpeaking to thousands of troops and spectators at a military parade, the North Korean leader vowed to develop his nuclear forces at the 'fastest possible speed'.WorldApr 30, 2022
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U.S. envoy arrives in Seoul for talks over North Korea’s increased missile launchesThe U.S. envoy for North Korea arrived in Seoul on Monday for talks with his South Korean counterparts on ways to address Pyongyang's increased missile launches.WorldApr 17, 2022
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North Korea says nuclear talks with U.S. at risk if South Korea military drills happenNorth Korea's Foreign Ministry said Washington's pattern of "unilaterally reneging on its commitments" was leading Pyongyang to reconsider its own commitments to discontinue tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles.WorldJul 16, 2019
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Why North Korea’s move to halt weapons testing is a show of strength from Kim Jong-UnNorth Korea said it's ceasing nuclear weapons testing because it has achieved its goal of taking its place among the world's nuclear-armed states, and now wants to focus on improving its economy.WorldApr 22, 2018
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North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testingThe North's official Korean Central News Agency said the suspension of nuclear and ICBM tests went into effect Saturday.WorldApr 20, 2018
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Donald Trump continues to escalate war of words with North Korea with late night tweetU.S. President Donald Trump dialed up the rhetoric against North Korea again at the weekend, warning the country's foreign minister that he and leader Kim Jong Un "won't be around much longer," as Pyongyang staged a major anti-U.S. rally.WorldSep 24, 2017
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North Korea says strike on U.S. mainland ‘inevitable’ after show of force by U.S. bombersNorth Korea's foreign minister called Trump "a mentally deranged person full of megalomania and complacency" who is trying to turn the UN into a "gangsters' nest."NewsSep 23, 2017
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North Korea experiences magnitude 3.0 earthquake in northeastern regionThe quake was detected about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southeast of where the North conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sept. 3.EnvironmentSep 23, 2017
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US bombers fly over South Korea in show of force after North Korea nuclear testTwo U.S. supersonic B-1 Lancer strategic bombers flew over South Korea on Tuesday morning in a show of force and solidarity with its ally amid heightened tension following North Korea's fifth nuclear test on Friday.WorldSep 12, 2016
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