February 2016 - North Korea Special Weapons News

S. Korea appoints new chief envoy for six-party talks People's Daily 29 Feb 2016 -- South KoreaMonday replaced its representative at the six-party talks for the denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula with Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Hong-Kyun.
American Arrestee Interviewed KCNA 29 Feb 2016 -- Otto Frederick Warmbier, student at the University of Virginia, the U.S., was interviewed with domestic and foreign journalists in Pyongyang Monday. He was arrested for committing anti-DPRK hostile acts.
DPRK arrests American student for attempt to take political slogan from hotel People's Daily 29 Feb 2016 -- An American student held by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) since January told a press conference here Monday that he tried to take a political slogan from a hotel and was later arrested.
Detained American in North Korea Makes 'Public Confession' VOA 29 Feb 2016 -- An American college student detained in North Korea has publicly confessed to attempting to steal a political banner from a Pyongyang hotel.
Sanctions on North Korea Hurting Businesses in South Korea VOA 29 Feb 2016 -- South Korean factories that were forced to halt operations in North Korea’s Kaesong Industrial Complex are asking the Seoul government to compensate them for their losses.
North Korea says has developed new laser-guided anti-tank weapon Press TV 27 Feb 2016 -- North Korea says it has developed a new laser-guided weapon that could turn enemy tanks into 'boiled pumpkins.'
S. Korea to impose maritime sanctions on ships visiting DPRK: media People's Daily 26 Feb 2016 -- South Korea plans to impose its unilateral maritime sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) by banning third-country ships visiting the DPRK from entering South Korean ports, Yonhap news agency reported Friday citing the maritime ministry.
UN resolution should not affect DPRK people's daily life People's Daily 26 Feb 2016 -- The UN Security Council's upcoming resolution should not affect the everyday life of people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
UN ban on DPRK mineral exports to hurt foreign currency income: Seoul People's Daily 26 Feb 2016 -- The expected ban under the new UN Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s mineral resources exports will significantly damage Pyongyang's foreign currency income, South Korea's unification ministry said on Friday.
UN rights expert urges Russia not to implement new extradition treaty with DRP Korea UN News 26 Feb 2016 -- A United Nations rights expert today urged the Government of the Russian Federation not to implement an extradition treaty signed with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) earlier this month.
UN Sanctions on North Korea Could Put China Back in Control VOA 26 Feb 2016 -- China could reassert power and influence over North Korea by supporting tougher than expected international sanctions against the Kim Jong Un government.
US, China Agree on North Korea Sanctions VOA 25 Feb 2016 -- The United States will submit to the U.N. Security Council a draft resolution calling for new sanctions on North Korea for its recent nuclear test and long-range missile launch.
South Korea issues North stern warning after threat to hit presidential residence Press TV 24 Feb 2016 -- South Korea has once again warned the North that its "provocations" risk speeding up the "collapse of its dictatorial system" following North Korea's threat to attack the South.
DPRK warns to use strategic weapons against U.S.-S.Korean forces People's Daily 24 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Tuesday that its strategic and tactical weapons are ready to be used for preemptive strikes on South Korea and the United States even if any 'small movements' were found among U.S.-S.Korean special forces, the official KCNA news agency said Tuesday.
Military action against North Korea possible: Top US cmdr. Press TV 24 Feb 2016 -- The United States does not rule out a possible military action against North Korea, if Pyongyang continues to develop its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, says a top US military commander.
Critics Warn N. Korean Sanctions Are All Pain, No Gain VOA 24 Feb 2016 -- A significant minority of South Koreans oppose Washington and Seoul led efforts to impose harsh economic sanctions on the Kim Jong Un government. These critics say this confrontational approach has fueled regional tensions and they warn that further punitive measures will only worsen the poverty stricken conditions in the North and greatly increase the risk of war.
North Korea vows to retaliate against US, South Korea over joint war games Press TV 23 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has strongly slammed the upcoming joint US-South Korean military exercises, vowing to take "a thousand-fold revenge" against them in case of any armed provocation.
US, China Report Progress on N. Korea Sanctions VOA 23 Feb 2016 -- Top diplomats of the U.S. and China said Tuesday that they had made 'significant progress" and were hopeful of reaching an agreement "in the near future" on a new U.N. Security Council resolution for tougher measures against North Korea after its recent nuclear and missile tests.
General Cites High Level of Tension on Korean Peninsula AFPS 23 Feb 2016 -- Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are the highest he has seen in his time in command of the Combined Forces Command, Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
DPRK Accedes to Space-related International Agreements KCNA 23 Feb 2016 -- The DPRK acceded to the agreement on the rescue of astronauts, the return of astronauts and the return of objects launched into outer space and the convention on international liability for damage caused by space objects on February 22, Juche 105 (2016), according to the decision of its government.
Crucial Statement of KPA Supreme Command KCNA 23 Feb 2016 -- The Supreme Command of the Korean People's Army (KPA) issued the following crucial statement on Tuesday:
Tensions running high at Koreas' Demilitarized Zone Press TV 22 Feb 2016 -- Tensions between the two Koreas have increased significantly along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
Top DPRK leader guides military drills People's Daily 21 Feb 2016 -- Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Unrecently guided war maneuvers of the army's large combined units and watched a flight drill, the official KCNA news agency reported Sunday.
Missile-savvy security minister replaces North Korea military head Press TV 21 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has assigned a new missile-savvy military chief after the alleged execution of the former one.
Secret US-N.Korea Peace Treaty Talks Failed Before Pyongyang's Nuclear Test Sputnik 21 Feb 2016 -- The United States and North Korea held secret talks to reach a peace treaty and formally end the Korean War, which broke down and were followed by Pyongyang's nuclear test last month, US media cited officials familiar with the events on Sunday.
U.S. Anti-DPRK Sanctions Denounced KCNA 20 Feb 2016 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued the following statement on Saturday;
DPRK's artillery fire heard in frontline island: Yonhap People's Daily 20 Feb 2016 -- An artillery fire from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was heard near a South Korean border island in western waters, Yonhap news agency reported Saturday citing military authorities.
North Korea fires artillery near sea border with South: Seoul Press TV 20 Feb 2016 -- Seoul says North Korea has fired artillery shots during an apparent military exercise near a disputed maritime border with the South amid heightened tensions between the two neighbors.
KCNA Commentary Snipes at Projected U.S. THAAD Deployment in S. Korea KCNA 19 Feb 2016 -- The Park Geun Hye regime of south Korea announced on Feb. 7 that it would negotiate with the U.S. for the deployment of THAAD in south Korea.
US Imposes New Sanctions Against N. Korea VOA 18 Feb 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has signed legislation imposing new sanctions against North Korea in response to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests.
South Korea calls for 'robust' sanctions against North Press TV 16 Feb 2016 -- South Korea says the United Nations Security Council should adopt 'extraordinary' measures in response to North Korea's recent nuclear test and rocket launch.
South Korean President Takes Tough Stand Against North VOA 16 Feb 2016 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye has called for unity and support for her hardline response to North Korea's recent nuclear test and rocket launch.
South Korea is Done Dancing With Nuclear North VOA 15 Feb 2016 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye will defend her hardline response to North Korea's recent nuclear test and rocket launch in an address to the National Assembly in Seoul Tuesday.
UN Expert: Kim Jong Un Could Be Held Accountable for Crimes Against Humanity VOA 15 Feb 2016 -- A United Nations expert on human rights in North Korea is warning the country's supreme leader, Kim Jong Un, could be held accountable for alleged crimes against humanity.
South Korea Shut Joint Industrial Zone Independently Sputnik 14 Feb 2016 -- South Korean officials have independently decided to shut down a border industrial zone.
China opposes unilateral sanctions against N.Korea People's Daily 14 Feb 2016 -- China will not follow the US in imposing unilateral sanctions on North Korea, and the possible deployment of an advanced US missile defense system in South Korea will only complicate the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region, observers said.
North Korea Forms New Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Unit - Reports Sputnik 14 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has formed a new military unit to deploy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), South Korean media cited its government sources as saying Sunday.
N.Korean Govt Confiscated Up to 70% Joint Industrial Zone Workers' Wages Sputnik 14 Feb 2016 -- The North Korean government has confiscated up to 70 percent of the Kaesong industrial zone jointly run with South Korea to allegedly spend on its nuclear program, South Korean Unification Ministry said Sunday.
Congress passes tougher sanctions on North Korea Press TV 12 Feb 2016 -- The US House of Representatives has passed legislation which would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea for conducting nuclear tests and launching missiles considered by the US and South Korea as ballistic.
Congress Receives DoD Report on North Korea AFPS 12 Feb 2016 -- The Defense Department sent Congress its 2015 report on North Korea's military power today, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters.
South Korean Companies Appeal to Save Kaesong Complex VOA 12 Feb 2016 -- South Korean companies hit hard by Seoul's decision to suspend operations at an inter-Korean industrial complex are trying to save the joint venture from being permanently abandoned.
US Congress Hits North Korean Leadership with Tough Sanctions VOA 12 Feb 2016 -- Something very rare happened in the U.S. Congress this week: Republicans and Democrats agreed to support tough action on North Korea after a series of provocations by Pyongyang.
All S.Koreans withdraw from joint factory park with DPRK People's Daily 12 Feb 2016 -- All of South Koreans on Thursday withdrew safely from a jointly-run factory park with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after Pyongyang's decision to deport all South Korean nationals from the park.
DPRK expels all South Koreans from Kaesong Industrial Zone People's Daily 11 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) announced on Thursday that it is expelling all South Koreans from the Kaesong Industrial Zone (KIZ) and closing the joint-run complex.
More Meetings Hail Successful Satellite Launch in DPRK KCNA 11 Feb 2016 -- Service personnel and people in North Hwanghae, Kangwon and Ryanggang Provinces and Rason City held meetings Thursday to hail the successful launch of the earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.
North Korea executes chief of military staff: South Korea Press TV 11 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has executed the country's chief of military staff over alleged corruption, says a South Korean official.
North Korea Disables Emergency Communication Links With South Sputnik 11 Feb 2016 -- DPRK's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea said that North Korean authorities have decided to disable all emergency contact lines with South Korea.
North Korea: Kaesong Closure a 'Declaration of War' VOA 11 Feb 2016 -- North Korea says South Korea's decision to suspend operations at a jointly-run industrial complex amounts to 'a declaration of war.'
Sanctions Just Got Real for Over 54,000 North Koreans VOA 11 Feb 2016 -- South Korean workers have begun their pullout from the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea following new sanctions imposed on Pyongyang for its recent nuclear and rocket tests.
Kaesong Complex Closure Seen Squeezing Cash-strapped N. Korea VOA 10 Feb 2016 -- South Korea's decision to shut down an inter-Korean industrial complex is likely to impose a financial burden on North Korea, experts in Seoul said.
North Korea Sanctions Pass US Senate VOA 10 Feb 2016 -- One day after America's top intelligence official warned of North Korea's nuclear, ballistic and cyber capabilities, the U.S. Senate passed expansive sanctions targeting Pyongyang and its foreign suppliers and collaborators.
Yonhap: N. Korean Military Chief Executed for Corruption VOA 10 Feb 2016 -- The chief of North Korea's military was executed this month on corruption and other charges, sources familiar with North Korean affairs said Wednesday, according to Yonhap News.
South Korea closes joint industrial park with North Press TV 10 Feb 2016 -- South Korea says it has closed a joint industrial park with the North, accusing Pyongyang of using the complex to fund its controversial nuclear and missile programs.
Rodong Sinmun Calls for Making Greater Leap Forward in Wake of Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 10 Feb 2016 -- The earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 was a manifestation of the greatest glory to and the profound reverence for leader Kim Jong Il and a gift of most intense loyalty presented by our space scientists and technicians to Marshal Kim Jong Un, our dignified party, state and people, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in an editorial.
North Korea keeps evading UN sanctions: UN report Press TV 10 Feb 2016 -- A panel of United Nations (UN) experts says in a report that North Korea is circumventing the world body's sanctions through various measures.
Japan Introduces Unilateral Sanctions Against N Korea Over Rocket Launch Sputnik 10 Feb 2016 -- The Japanese government announced on Wednesday the introduction of tougher sanctions against North Korea, including a ban on admission of foreign vessels to the Japanese ports following their visit to North Korea, in response to the recent launch of a long-range missile by Pyongyang.
US spy chief says North Korea close to producing plutonium sufficient for bomb Press TV 09 Feb 2016 -- US intelligence chief James Clapper says North Korea is capable of recovering enough plutonium from a newly restarted reactor which is believed to be sufficient for a nuclear bomb.
US Senate Expected to Approve North Korea Sanctions VOA 09 Feb 2016 -- The U.S. Senate is expected to approve tougher sanctions against North Korea as early as Wednesday, just days after Pyongyang launched a long-range rocket capable of carrying a nuclear payload, and weeks after it conducted a nuclear test.
S. Korea confirms DPRK satellite's successful launch into orbit People's Daily 09 Feb 2016 -- South Korea's defense ministry said Tuesday that a satellite, launched two days earlier by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), had successfully flied into orbit.
US deploying anti-missile system on N Korea's doorstep Press TV 09 Feb 2016 -- The US Department of Defense says it is planning to deploy an advanced missile system to South Korea "as quickly as possible" to counter the growing threat of Pyongyang's weapons capabilities.
Seoul Confirms North Korea Successfully Put Satellite Into Orbit Sputnik 09 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has successfully put into orbit the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite, the South Korean Defense Ministry confirmed Tuesday.
S. Korea's Park speaks via phone with Obama, Abe on DPRK sanctions People's Daily 09 Feb 2016 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday had telephone calls with U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe respectively to discuss tougher new sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on its long-range rocket launch.
Successful Launch of Satellite Hailed in Provinces KCNA 09 Feb 2016 -- Army-people rallies of North Phyongan, South Hwanghae and North Hamgyong Provinces for hailing the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 took place on Tuesday.
Successful Satellite Launch Encourages People in DPRK KCNA 09 Feb 2016 -- The successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 immerses all the people of the DPRK in a great festive mood.
North Korea rocket has most of US within reach: South official Press TV 09 Feb 2016 -- South Korea says a long-range rocket recently launched by the North is capable of reaching most of the United States as it appears to be more powerful than the previous model.
US Spy Chief: N. Korea Has Restarted Plutonium Reactor VOA 09 Feb 2016 -- North Korea could start gathering plutonium from a restarted reactor "within weeks," providing Pyongyang with more fuel for nuclear weapons, the top. U.S. intelligence official warned lawmakers.
South Korea Weighs Closing Kaesong Complex Over Rocket Launch VOA 08 Feb 2016 -- South Korea's point man on North Korea hinted Monday at possibly shutting down an inter-Korean industrial complex as a punitive measure against North Korea in response to the communist country's long-range rocket launch.
After Rocket Launch, South Korea Fires Warning Shots At North's Navy RFE/RL 08 Feb 2016 -- A day after Pyongyang's controversial rocket launch, South Korea fired warnings shots at a patrol boat from North Korea's navy that briefly crossed into South Korean territorial waters.
Tokyo to 'Swiftly Proceed' With Own Measures Against Pyongyang Sputnik 08 Feb 2016 -- Tokyo is currently working on its own measures against Pyongyang to quickly respond to the launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea and other pressing issues, Japanese Foreign Ministry's press secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura told Sputnik on Monday.
Fresh Japanese Sanctions Against North Korea Imminent VOA 08 Feb 2016 -- North Korea's latest long range missile launch has Japan moving quickly to impose additional unilateral sanctions against Pyongyang.
North Korea Undeterred by International Condemnation VOA 08 Feb 2016 -- North Korea's defiant stance in the face of international condemnation over its rocket launch Sunday and its nuclear test last month are in some ways strengthening Kim Jong Un's position at home and abroad.
Pyongyang City Army-People Meeting Hail Successful Launch of Satellite KCNA 08 Feb 2016 -- A Pyongyang city army-people meeting for hailing the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 took place Monday
Launch of Satellite, Independent Right of DPRK KCNA 08 Feb 2016 -- All the people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have greeted the Lunar New Year's Day of Juche 105 (2016) and the 68th anniversary of the revolutionary regular armed forces, with great pleasure over the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.
China regrets over DPRK' s satellite launch People's Daily 08 Feb 2016 -- China expressed regrets on the launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of an earth observation satellite Sunday morning, calling for calm on the Korean Peninsula.
Russia condemns DPRK's long-range rocket launch People's Daily 08 Feb 2016 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the long-range rocket launch of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
DPRK's satellite estimated to double predecessor in weight: S.Korea People's Daily 08 Feb 2016 -- The weight of a newly launched satellite of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was estimated to have doubled that of its predecessor, indicating an advancement in ballistic missile technology, South Korea's spy agency said Sunday.
Secretary Kerry's Phone Call With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida US Dept. of State 07 Feb 2016
Condemning DPR Korea's missile launch, Security Council to pursue 'significant measures' in response UN News 07 Feb 2016 -- Following emergency consultations today, the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the missile launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and announced that it will "expeditiously" adopt a new resolution in response to "these dangerous and serious violations."
UN chief calls on DPR Korea to halt 'provocative actions' following missile launch UN News 07 Feb 2016 -- Following a missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on the country's Government "to halt its provocative actions and return to compliance with its international obligations."
UN Security Council Strongly Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch VOA 07 Feb 2016 -- The U.N. Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket on Sunday.
Global Community Outraged by North Korean Rocket Launch VOA 07 Feb 2016 -- Global reaction to North Korea's announcement of launching a long-range rocket has been swift and created universal international outrage.
Rocket Launch Boosts Push for New US Sanctions on North Korea VOA 07 Feb 2016 -- International condemnation of North Korea's rocket launch extended to Washington, where the Obama administration and U.S. lawmakers expressed renewed resolve to counter Pyongyang's nuclear program and military ambitions.
N. Korea's 'Space Mission' Seen as Missile Development VOA 07 Feb 2016 -- North Korea's latest long-range rocket launch is raising concerns in the United States and its allies that the communist country is moving forward with its ballistic missile program.
South Korea: Pyongyang Rocket Launch Requires Quick UN Action VOA 07 Feb 2016 -- North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket Sunday, carrying what it said is a satellite in defiance of U.N. sanctions barring it from using ballistic-missile technology, has led to calls for quick action against Pyongyang.
NATO Secretary General condemns North Korea's rocket launch NATO 07 Feb 2016 -- I strongly condemn the launch by North Korea of a rocket using ballistic missile technology today, which follows the North Korean nuclear weapons test on January 6.
UN Security Council condemns N Korea rocket launch Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned North Korea for its latest launch of a long-range rocket.
EU denounces North Korea rocket launch Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- The European Union (EU) has lashed out at North Korea for its latest launch of a long-range rocket.
UN chief slams North Korea for 'provocative' rocket launch Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has denounced as "deeply deplorable" North Korea's new long-range rocket launch, which Pyongyang says was aimed at putting an observation satellite into orbit.
US condemns 'provocative' North Korea rocket launch Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- The United States has condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket, calling it a 'destabilizing and provocative' move.
UN Sec. Council Pledges 'Significant' Sanctions After North Korean Rocket Launch RFE/RL 07 Feb 2016 -- The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's rocket launch and said it would adopt a new resolution with 'significant' new sanctions.
UNSC Sanctions Against North Korea Should Not Cause Economic Collapse Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- New UN Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang should not trigger a humanitarian and economic collapse in the country, Russia's Envoy to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said Sunday.
Six-Party Talks With North Korea Unlikely to Resume in Near Future Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- Resuming the talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, with the participation of the DPRK, Russia, South Korea, the United States, China and Japan is unlikely at the moment, Russia's Envoy to UN Vitaly Churkin said Sunday.
UNSC to Unite Around 'Swift Response' to N Korea's Rocket Launch - US Envoy Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- The United Nations Security Council is looking forward to a joint effort of its members in response to repeated violations of UN resolutions by North Korea, the US ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday.
UN Security Council Condemns North Korea's Satellite Launch - President Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- The UNSC has condemned North Korea's long-range rocket and satellite launch.
Current UN Sanctions Cannot Stop N Korea's Nuclear Development - Beijing Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- Existing UN sanctions imposed on North Korea over its nuclear activities are unable to stop Pyongyang from developing nuclear weapons, Chinese Permanent Representative to the UN Liu Jieyi said Sunday.
North Korea Capable of Testing Submarine-Launched Missiles at 'Any Time' Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- According to South Korea's military chiefs it is impossible to predict Pyongyang's actions Seoul expects North Korea to commit provocations 'at any time'.
Meteorological Experts Rejoice over Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 07 Feb 2016 -- Scientists and researchers of the State Hydro-meteorological Administration are delighted at the news about the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.
Pyongyangites Hail Successful Satellite Launch KCNA 07 Feb 2016 -- The successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 drives Pyongyangites into great ecstasy.
DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration Releases Report on Satellite Launch KCNA 07 Feb 2016 -- The DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration on Sunday issued a report on the successful launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4.
DPRK launches long-range rocket People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday launched a long-range rocket as planned, Yonhap news agency reported citing South Korea's defense authorities.
DPRK launches satellite amid fears of escalating tensions on Korean Peninsula People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launches a long-range rocket Sunday morning, according to a report by South Korean news agency Yonhap.
DPRK announces successful launch of Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday successfully launched a Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite, the Korean Central Television (KCTV) reported.
China regrets DPRK's satellite launch People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- China expressed regrets after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched an earth-observation satellite Sunday morning, calling for calmness to avoid further escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
DPRK's rocket launch unacceptable, says Abe, gov't to lodge strong protest People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abeon Sunday rapped a long-range rocket launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying the launch is 'unacceptable' and violated relevant UN resolution.
S.Korean president denounces DPRK's rocket launch People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Sunday denounced the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s rocket launch, describing it as an unacceptable provocative act, her office said.
S.Korea sees DPRK rocket's successful launch into space People's Daily 07 Feb 2016 -- South Korean's military has seen a rocket launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) successfully entering into space, regarding it as a similar intercontinental ballistic missile to the Unha-3 rocket test-fired in late 2012.
North Korea launches long-range rocket: Reports Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has launched a long-range rocket despite warnings by a number of neighbors and world powers.
North Korea Rocket Launch Raises Nuclear Concerns RFE/RL 07 Feb 2016 -- North Korea launched a long-range rocket into space early on February 7, raising nuclear concerns in neighboring countries and in Washington.
UN Chief Condemns N. Korea Rocket Launch as 'Deplorable' Sputnik 07 Feb 2016 -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned North Korea's long-range rocket launch and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday.
Stratcom Assessment: North Korea Launches Missile AFPS 06 Feb 2016 -- Detected and assessed as a North Korean launch, U.S. Strategic Command systems tracked a missile today on a southerly route over the Yellow Sea.
D.P.R.K. Missile Launch US Dept. of State 06 Feb 2016 -- "The United States strongly condemns today's missile launch by the D.P.R.K. - a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions related to the D.P.R.K. use of ballistic missile technology."
North Korea Rocket Launch Deemed Successful and Deplorable VOA 06 Feb 2016 -- North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday, carrying what it said is a satellite in defiance of U.N. sanctions barring it from using ballistic missile technology.
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the North Korean Missile Launch The White House 06 Feb 2016
Japan Deploys Two Missile Destroyers Ahead of N Korea's Satellite Launch Sputnik 06 Feb 2016 -- Japan's Kirishima and Chokai guided missile destroyer ships have been deployed to the East China Sea to shoot down North Korea's alleged missile in case of a threat posed to Japan, local media said Saturday.
U.S. officials say North Korea may be nearing launch IRNA 06 Feb 2016 -- Satellite images taken this week of North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site show apparent fueling activity seen in the past shortly before a rocket launch, a U.S. think-tank said, as U.S government officials signaled that a launch could occur as early as Monday.
KPA, Elite Armed Forces Displaying Tradition of Invincibility KCNA 06 Feb 2016 -- On February 8, Juche 37 (1948) President Kim Il Sung proclaimed the birth of the Korean People's Army, the regular revolutionary armed forces.
DPRK advances rocket launch window to Feb. 7-14: Yonhap People's Daily 06 Feb 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has advanced the window of its planned long-range rocket launch to Feb. 7-14, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Saturday.
South Korea Says North Korea Moving Closer to Rocket Launch VOA 05 Feb 2016 -- North Korea appears to be moving quickly on its preparations for a long-range rocket launch, South Korea's Defense Ministry said Friday.
Experts: N. Korean Abductions Sought to Halt Brain Drain VOA 05 Feb 2016 -- American experts on northeast Asia say North Korea's abduction program in the 1970s, which targeted thousands of South Koreans and Japanese, was a way for Pyongyang to address its depletion of intellectuals and visionaries.
S. Korean defense chief orders active response to DPRK's possible launch People's Daily 05 Feb 2016 -- South Korea's defense chief on Friday ordered an active response to the possible satellite launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which said it will conduct the launch as early as next week.
U.S. seeks international consensus on tougher sanctions against DPRK People's Daily 05 Feb 2016 -- The United States is seeking international support for imposing tougher sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
US looking for global support on North Korea sanctions Press TV 05 Feb 2016 -- The United States seeks to garner international support to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea after recent escalation of tensions on the Korean peninsula.
North Korea Not to Use Nuclear Weapons Against South - Ruling Party Sputnik 05 Feb 2016 -- According to media reports, Pyongyang will not use its nuclear weapons against Seoul.
Satellite launch will incur new price for Pyongyang People's Daily 04 Feb 2016 -- North Korea notified the International Maritime Organization on Tuesday that it will launch what it called an 'earth observation satellite' sometime between February 8 and 25. It is anticipated that the launch will be around February 16, the anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
Experts Doubtful About North Korea's ICBM Capability VOA 04 Feb 2016 -- When North Korea notified international organizations of its plan to launch a long-range rocket this month, it said the move is part of its 'space development program.'
S.Korea to intercept debris of DPRK rocket if falls in territory People's Daily 04 Feb 2016 -- South Korea's defense ministry warned on Thursday of intercepting debris from a rocket, launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which fall on its territory and territorial waters.
South Korea threatens to shoot down any rocket by North Press TV 04 Feb 2016 -- South Korea says the North's planned rocket launch would never be "tolerated," threatening to destroy any projectile or debris that falls on its territory.
China 'seriously concerned' about DPRK satellite launch plan People's Daily 04 Feb 2016 -- China is 'seriously concerned' about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) plan to launch a satellite later this month, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Russia urges North Korea to shun rocket launch plan Press TV 04 Feb 2016 -- Russia has expressed its disapproval of North Korea's planned rocket launch, urging Pyongyang to avoid such moves that could further heighten tensions in the region.
N. Korean Nuclear Provocations Force Region to Make Hard Choices VOA 04 Feb 2016 -- Pyongyang's defiant pursuit of nuclear weapons is forcing countries in northeast Asia to either support crippling sanctions or ultimately recognize North Korea as a nuclear state.
DPR Korea's intention to launch a satellite 'deeply troubling' - UN chief UN News 03 Feb 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said the intention of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to launch a satellite in the coming weeks is a "deeply worrying development."
US Struggles With North Korea Response VOA 03 Feb 2016 -- Although the U.S. and other world powers have sharply criticized North Korea for conducting a fourth nuclear test and announcing plans to launch an "observation satellite," there is wide disagreement over what steps should be taken to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions.
S. Korean politicians urge DPRK to drop rocket launch plan People's Daily 03 Feb 2016 -- South Korean politicians on Wednesday called for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to drop its rocket launch plan.
Japan urges DPRK to refrain from satellite launch, calls plans threat to national security People's Daily 03 Feb 2016 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday strongly urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to refrain from its planned satellite launch, stating that Japan believes the DPRK is planning to test a long-range ballistic missile.
S. Korea warns harsh price against DPRK's satellite launch People's Daily 03 Feb 2016 -- South Korea on Wednesday warned a harsh price against possible launch of long-range ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) following Pyongyang's notification of its plan to launch a satellite into orbit.
White House condemns DPRK's satellite launch plan, urging swift int'l response People's Daily 03 Feb 2016 -- The White House on Tuesday condemned the new satellite launch plan of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), urging a swift response of the international community to what it called 'another irresponsible provocation.'
Japan will destroy North Korea missile in case of threat: Tokyo Press TV 03 Feb 2016 -- Tokyo has ordered ballistic missile defense units in the Sea of Japan and onshore to shoot down any North Korean missile that would threaten its territory.
North Korea to pay severe price for missile launch: South Press TV 03 Feb 2016 -- South Korea has warned the neighboring North of a "severe price" if it proceeds with a plan to launch a long-range missile later this month.
US warns of 'tough' UN sanctions over N Korea satellite launch Press TV 03 Feb 2016 -- The US State Department has harshly slammed North Korea's plans for satellite launch as an "egregious violation" of international obligations, warning of "tough" UN sanctions against the country.
China Seriously Concerned Over N Korea's Upcoming Satellite Rocket Launch Sputnik 03 Feb 2016 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that China is seriously concerned over North Korea's plans to launch a satellite using a ballistic missile.
UN emergency fund allocates $8 million to assist vulnerable women and children in DPR Korea UN News 03 Feb 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has released eight million dollars from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for severely underfunded aid operations in the People's Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK), to enable life-saving assistance for more than 2.2 million people most vulnerable and at risk of malnutrition.
South Korea, Japan Warn Against North Korea Missile Launch VOA 03 Feb 2016 -- Japan and South Korea joined the United States Wednesday in demanding that North Korea cancel plans to send a long-range rocket into space, saying the launch would violate United Nations resolutions banning ballistic-missile and nuclear weapon development in the country.
UN: North Korea Plans Satellite Launch This Month VOA 02 Feb 2016 -- North Korea has notified the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization of its plan to launch an "earth observation satellite" later this month, a move that has raised concerns in the U.S. and with other world powers that Pyongyang is trying to covertly advance long-range missile technology.
Japanese FM's Claim to Tok Islets Denounced KCNA 02 Feb 2016 -- Recently Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida at a full-dress session of the House of Representatives said 'Tok Islets are part of the inviolable territory of Japan and its side would struggle for them to the last.'

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