May 2016 - North Korea Special Weapons News

CPC official holds talks with DPRK delegation People's Daily 31 May 2016 -- A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held talks with a visiting delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday.
Senior North Korean Diplomat Arrives for Surprise Visit in Beijing Sputnik 31 May 2016 -- A North Korean delegation, headed by a senior diplomat, has arrived in Beijing for the first high-ranking visit since Pyongyang's January 6 hydrogen bomb test, media reported Tuesday.
New North Korea missile launch ended in failure: South Press TV 31 May 2016 -- South Korea says the North has attempted to launch another powerful missile from its east coast, but the launch apparently failed.
S. Korea says DPRK appears to have failed in 4th Musudan missile test-launch People's Daily 31 May 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) appeared to have failed in its fourth test-launch of an intermediate-range Musudan ballistic missile after its dialogue overtures on military matters were repeatedly dismissed by South Korea, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
USSTRATCOM Detects Attempted North Korean Missile Launch USSTRATCOM 31 May 2016 -- U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected what we assess was a failed North Korean intermediate-range ballistic missile launch at 3:30 p.m. CDT, May 30, 2016, from Wonsan.
North Korea Missile Launch Tuesday Likely Failed VOA 30 May 2016 -- North Korea's missile launch Tuesday appears to have failed, according to South Korean officials.
S.Korea's military tracking possible DPRK ballistic missile launch People's Daily 30 May 2016 -- South Korea's military on Monday said it was tracking the possible ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after a Japanese broadcaster's report on the launch possibility.
Japan army on alert over possible North Korea missile attack Press TV 30 May 2016 -- Japan's military has been placed on alert over the possible threat of the North Korean ballistic missile fire.
Reports: North Korea Is Preparing for Missile Launch VOA 30 May 2016 -- Japanese and South Korean officials say the have detected signs that North Korea is possibly planning for a ballistic missile launch.
DPRK People Enraged at S. Korean Military's Provocation KCNA 30 May 2016 -- The south Korean puppet military gangsters intruded into the southwestern sea under the DPRK side's control on May 27 to commit a grave military provocation.
Enlarged Plenary Meeting of C.C., UAWK Held KCNA 30 May 2016 -- The 74th enlarged plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea (UAWK) was held here on Monday.
North Korea Linked to Cyberattacks on World Banks VOA 28 May 2016 -- Cybersecurity firm Symantec has found evidence that North Korea is behind the recent string of attacks on several Asian banks.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman on DPRK's Bolstering of Nuclear Force KCNA 28 May 2016 -- A spokesman for the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saturday gave the following answer to question put by KCNA as regards the fact that Obama pulled up the DPRK over its bolstering of nuclear force:
KPA General Staff Sends Notice to S. Korean Authorities KCNA 28 May 2016 -- As reported, the puppet military gangsters of south Korea sent many armed ships into the territorial waters of the DPRK from 5:53 on Friday to wait for a chance of provocation and then fired, without any prior warning, 40 mm rocket gun shells at an unarmed ferryboat of the Navy of the Korean People's Army, which was towing a boat.
Pyongyang Threatens to Fire at S Korean Warships if They Cross Sea Border Sputnik 28 May 2016 -- North Korea has warned that it would open fire at any South Korean warships that trespass the maritime border following an incident involving North Korean patrol and fishing vessels, South Korean media report.
Satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 Officially Registered by UN KCNA 27 May 2016 -- The DPRK presented the UN with a document for registering a satellite as a signatory to the "Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space" as it successfully launched its earth observation satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 on Feb. 7, Juche 105 (2016).
S. Korea stresses adherence to sanctions on DPRK despite dialogue offers People's Daily 27 May 2016 -- South Korea's top policymakers on Friday stressed the need for adherence to sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) despite Pyongyang's repeated dialogue offers on military matters.
S.Korean president says not to succumb to DPRK's nuke threats People's Daily 27 May 2016 -- South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Friday said that her country will not succumb to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear threats.
Sanctions Hobble Western-Funded Pyongyang University VOA 27 May 2016 -- Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, which is largely funded by Western-based Evangelical Christians, is facing financial difficulties due to international sanctions against North Korea, according to Dr. Chan-Mo Park, the school's chancellor.
KCNA Commentary on Validity of DPRK's Access to Nuclear Weapons KCNA 26 May 2016 -- The international community is becoming vocal supporting the validity of the DPRK's access to nuclear weapons for self-defence.
Envoys of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to discuss DPRK's nuke program People's Daily 26 May 2016 -- Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United Statesand Japanwill discuss issues on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear program early next month in Tokyo, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
China, Thailand vow to further promote military ties People's Daily 25 May 2016 -- China and Thailand have vowed to improve military relations and cooperation in areas such as training and defense industry.
S. Korea, U.S., Japan defense chiefs to hold talks on DPRK nuke program People's Daily 25 May 2016 -- Defense ministers of South Korea, the United Statesand Japanwill hold talks on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear program on the sidelines of a regional security meeting scheduled for early next month, Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.
DPRK proposes again to South Korea holding military talks People's Daily 24 May 2016 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) offered again to South Korea holding a working-level contact for inter-governmental military talks, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday.
S. Korea reiterates denuclearization call in response to DPRK's dialogue offer People's Daily 24 May 2016 -- South Korea's defense ministry on Tuesday reiterated its denuclearization call for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in response to Pyongyang's repeated dialogue overtures on military matters.
N. Korean Restaurant Workers Seek Asylum in South VOA 24 May 2016 -- Another group of North Korean defectors have fled a Pyongyang-run restaurant in China, seeking asylum in South Korea, Seoul's Unification Ministry announced Tuesday.
S. Korea calls for DPRK's denuclearization stance before military talks People's Daily 23 May 2016 -- South Korea on Monday called for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to show its stance on denuclearization, in response to the DPRK's dialogue overtures on military matters over the weekend.
Ministry of People's Armed Forces of NDC Proposes Working-level Contact to South Side's Military Authorities KCNA 21 May 2016 -- The north-south military authorities' talks which were proposed at the historic 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) as the greatest and the best realistic way of defusing military tension and ensuring peace on the Korean peninsula have commanded unanimous support and approval from not only the Koreans in the north and the south and abroad but from the peace-loving people of the world for their urgency, validity and realistic nature.
N Korea willing to hold 'working-level contact' with South ahead of military talks Press TV 21 May 2016 -- North Korea's Defense Ministry said Saturday it was willing to hold "working-level contact" with the South Korean side ahead of the opening of Pyongyang-Seoul military talks.
Seoul Rejects Pyongyang's Offer of Military Talks, Demands Denuclearization Sputnik 20 May 2016 -- The South Korean Defense Ministry rejected on Friday a proposal by the North to hold inter-Korean military talks, instead demanding real steps toward denuclearization from Pyongyang.
Rodong Sinmun Rebukes U.S. Accusations against DPRK's Satellites KCNA 19 May 2016 -- False stories about the DPRK's satellites are floating in the U.S. A national defence expert of the U.S. said there are two satellites of north Korea flying past the air over the U.S. mainland. He noted these satellites have likelihood of de-orbiting its course to directly strike the U.S. or emitting powerful electromagnetic wave capable of disrupting the state power grid when they blow up themselves in the air. The U.S. moves to cope with this are at a snail's pace, he added.
S. Korea worries about DPRK's possible nuke test People's Daily 18 May 2016 -- South Korea's top policymaker on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) affairs on Wednesday expressed worry about Pyongyang's possible nuclear test.
Trump Open to Talks with North Korea's Kim VOA 18 May 2016 -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he is open to talking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in order to try to halt the country's nuclear program.
DPRK's Access to Nukes Is Attributable to U.S. Hostile Policy: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 17 May 2016 -- The balance of forces on the earth has dramatically changed owing to the DPRK's access to nuclear weapons and this is mainly attributable to the U.S. hostile policy toward the former, says Rodong Sinmun Tuesday in an article.
KCNA Issues Detailed Report on Conclusion of WPK Seventh Congress as Glorious One of Victory KCNA 15 May 2016 -- The Korean Central News Agency on Saturday issued a detailed report as regards that the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) attained its goal thanks to the loyalty and trust of all the party members, servicepersons and people and was concluded as the congress of victory and glory.
Russian yacht released by North Korea Press TV 15 May 2016 -- North Korea has released a Russian yacht that it had earlier impounded, with the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang confirming that the five-member crew of the vessel are now on their way home.
UN: North Korea Provided Firearms to Congolese Police VOA 14 May 2016 -- A group of 30 North Korean military instructors may have violated United Nations sanctions when they provided pistols to Congolese army and police officers during training exercises, the United Nations said in a new report.
North Korean Consulate in Russia 'Concerned' With Yacht Detention Sputnik 14 May 2016 -- The North Korean Consulate General in Russia said it was "concerned" with the detention of a yacht carrying Russian athletes, the acting head of the Russian Foreign Ministry in Vladivostok said Saturday.
N Korea Yet to Provide Any Explanation Over Detained Russian Yacht Sputnik 14 May 2016 -- Moscow is still waiting for explanations from Pyongyang for the reasons why a yacht with Russian athletes on board was detained by the North Korean Coast Guard, a Russian embassy media spokesman told RIA Novosti.
North Korean Coast Guard Detains Yacht With Primorye Athletes Sputnik 14 May 2016 -- North Korea's Coast Guard has detained a yacht carrying Primorye athletes, a representative of the "Vladivostok" rescue center told RIA Novosti.
Economy Seen as Key to Kim Jong Un's Long-term Rule VOA 13 May 2016 -- This week North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un capped years of political maneuvers, purges and executions by assuming the post of party chairman, declaring it the start of the "Kim Jong Un era."
S. Korea monitoring DPRK's nuke test site: defense ministry People's Daily 12 May 2016 -- South Korea's defense ministry said Thursday that it has been carefully monitoring the nuclear test site of the Dmocratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
KCNA Commentary Slams U.S. Absurd Accusations against DPRK's Just Measures for Self-defence KCNA 12 May 2016 -- The U.S. keeps making absurd accusations against the DPRK's just measures for self-defence.
S.Korea to put sanctions, pressure ahead of dialogue with DPRK: minister People's Daily 11 May 2016 -- South Korea will put sanctions and pressure ahead of dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Unification Minister Hong Yong-pyo said on Wednesday.
Joint Art Performance Given by Moranbong Band, Chongbong Band, State Merited Chorus KCNA 11 May 2016 -- A joint art performance "Following Our Party Forever" by the Moranbong Band, Chongbong Band and State Merited Chorus was given here with splendor on Wednesday.
DPRK Turns into Youth Power under Kim Jong Un's Guidance KCNA 11 May 2016 -- Under the deep trust and loving care of supreme leader Kim Jong Un, the young people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea are displaying the dignity of the DPRK as a youth power, sharing the idea and will with him.
Issue of Succession to Leadership Settled in DPRK KCNA 11 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was elected chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea at its 7th Congress. It is an expression of the Korean party, army and people's unshakable faith and will to accomplish the revolutionary cause of Juche through generations.
U.S. Had Better Not to Miss Opportunity: KCNA Commentary KCNA 11 May 2016 -- There are a series of assertions that the Obama administration should boldly make a policy switchover now that the balance of force between the U.S. and the DPRK has changed.
Press Review KCNA 11 May 2016 -- The following are major news items and articles in the DPRK's leading newspapers Wednesday:
Pyongyang holds mass parade to celebrate ruling party congress People's Daily 11 May 2016 -- A mass rally and parade took place in central Pyongyang Tuesday to celebrate the end of the four-day Workers' Party Congress, which ended Monday in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Former Intelligence Official: North Korea Regime Stable VOA 11 May 2016 -- Kim Jong Un's hold on power in North Korea appears more secure than many pundits suggest, a former South Korean intelligence official said.
Pyongyang Mass Rally and Public Procession Take Place KCNA 10 May 2016 -- A Pyongyang mass rally and public procession took place at Kim Il Sung Square with splendor on Tuesday in celebration of the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
North Koreans hold mass rally after ruling party congress Press TV 10 May 2016 -- Hundreds of thousands of North Koreans have held a massive rally and parade in the capital Pyongyang to mark the end of the ruling party's first congress in over three decades.
Former North Korea General Believed Executed, Resurfaces VOA 10 May 2016 -- A former North Korean military chief, who South Korea said was executed, has resurfaced, alive.
Seventh Congress of WPK Closes KCNA 10 May 2016 -- The Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) closed on Monday.
Great Auspicious Event Adding Glory to DPRK KCNA 10 May 2016 -- All people in the DPRK are rejoicing over the news that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was elected chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress.
WPK Led by Kim Jong Un Displays Its Dignity to Full KCNA 10 May 2016 -- The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), founded and guided by President Kim Il Sung and leader Kim Jong Il, is now fully displaying its dignity with the dear respected Kim Jong Un elected to the top post of the Party at its Seventh Congress.
Press Review KCNA 10 May 2016 -- The DPRK's leading newspapers Tuesday carry special write-ups dealing with the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Official Report of First Plenary Meeting of 7th WPK Central Committee Issued KCNA 10 May 2016 -- An official report of the First Plenary Meeting of the Seventh Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was released on Monday.
7th WPK Congress Calls for General Offensive toward Complete Victory of Socialism KCNA 10 May 2016 -- The Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea on Monday made an appeal to all the servicepersons, youths and other people of the country.
Press Review KCNA 09 May 2016 -- The DPRK's leading newspapers Monday carry special write-ups dealing with the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Seoul rejects Pyongyang's proposal for inter-Korea talks People's Daily 09 May 2016 -- There would be little chance for the two countries on the Korean Peninsula to improve their stressed relations via bilateral talks as Seoul has turned down a rare olive branch from Pyongyang.
S. Korea never accept DPRK as nuclear-armed state: Seoul People's Daily 09 May 2016 -- South Koreaand the international community will never accept Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as a nuclear-armed state, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense said on Monday.
S.Korea rejects inter-Korean dialogue proposed by DPRK People's Daily 09 May 2016 -- South Korea on Sunday rejected the inter-Korean dialogue offer proposed by the leader of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un saying that the proposal is merely a propaganda drive with no authenticity as DPRK continued to develop its nuclear program.
DPRK top leader Kim Jong Un elected chairman of ruling party People's Daily 09 May 2016 -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, has been elected chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), a newly-created post, it was announced Monday.
North Korea to expand economic, nuclear capabilities Press TV 09 May 2016 -- North Korea has decided to simultaneously expand its nuclear weapons capability "in quality and quantity" and push forward economic development.
North Korea Expels Foreign Journalists VOA 09 May 2016 -- North Korea's treatment of international journalists in the country is undermining the carefully constructed image of the Kim Jong Un government being presented at the party congress, now under way in Pyongyang.
Third-day Sitting of Seventh Congress of WPK Held KCNA 08 May 2016 -- The third-day sitting of the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place on Sunday.
Decision of Seventh Congress of WPK Adopted KCNA 08 May 2016 -- A decision "On the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea" was adopted at the third-day meeting of the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) held on May 8.
N. Korea won't use nukes unless threatened by nuclear states: Kim ISNA 08 May 2016 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang will not use nuclear weapons unless it is threatened by a nuclear state.
DPRK top leader says DPRK will strive for world denuclearization People's Daily 08 May 2016 -- Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un said that the DPRK, as a responsible nuclear weapons state, will strive for world denuclearization and faithfully fulfill obligations of nuclear non-proliferation, state media KCNA reported.
N Korea won't use nukes unless threatened by nuclear states: Kim Press TV 08 May 2016 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says Pyongyang will not use nuclear weapons unless it is threatened by a nuclear state.
Kim Pledges No Nuclear Arms Use Unless N. Korea Threatened VOA 08 May 2016 -- North Korean President Kim Jong Un told a ruling party congress that his country would not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty was threatened by other nuclear powers, North Korea's state news agency said Sunday.
Second-day Sitting of Seventh Congress of WPK Held KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The second-day sitting of the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) took place on Saturday.
Kim Jong Un Refers to Achievements Made in Strengthening Party KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un in a report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress referred to the achievements in strengthening the party and in the party work and tasks.
Kim Jong Un Calls for Global Independence KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, in his report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress, clarified that the WPK would work hard for the victorious cause of global independence.
Kim Jong Un on WPK's Tasks for National Reunification KCNA 07 May 2016 -- In his report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un stressed that to achieve the reunification of Korea is an important and urgent task facing the WPK responsible for the destiny of the country and the nation.
Kim Jong Un Sets Forth Tasks for Completing Socialist Cause KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un in a report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress set forth the tasks for completing the socialist cause.
Kim Jong Un Reviews Successes Made by WPK in Period under Review KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un in a report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress said that the period since the 6th Congress of the WPK was the one of the unprecedentedly grim struggle in its long history and years of glorious victory which witnessed great changes.
Press Review KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The DPRK leading newspapers Saturday carry news of the Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
Kim Jong Un Makes Report on Work of WPK Central Committee at Its 7th Congress KCNA 07 May 2016 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un made a report on the review of the work of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) at its 7th Congress.
'North Korea may be preparing for another nuclear test Press TV 07 May 2016 -- A US think tank, using satellite imagery, says North Korea may be preparing to conduct a fifth nuclear test in the near future.
Kim Jong Un Makes Opening Address at Seventh Congress of WPK KCNA 06 May 2016 -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), made the following opening address at the Seventh Congress of the WPK:
Seventh Congress of WPK Opens with Splendor KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opened here with splendor Friday.
WPK Seventh Congress Congratulates Working People and Officials on Their Labor Feats in 70-day Campaign KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The Seventh Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) Friday sent a congratulatory message to the working people and officials of institutions, industrial establishments and co-op farms who performed shining labor feats in the 70-day campaign of loyalty.
7th Congress of WPK Sends Congratulatory Message to Service Personnel of KPA and KPISF KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) Friday sent a congratulatory message to the service personnel of the Korean People's Army (KPA) and the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) on having made unprecedented achievements and innovations in the drive for defending socialism while taking the lead in the general revolutionary advance and devotedly safeguarded the Congress under the Songun leadership of the respected Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Un Consolidates WPK as Motherly Party KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The history of the dear respected Kim Jong Un's guidance over the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) is woven with epic of warm love for the people.
KCNA Report on Conclusion of 70-Day Campaign in DPRK KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The Korean Central News Agency Thursday released a report on the successful conclusion of the 70-day campaign with a great victory to be specially recorded in the history of the Korean nation under the guidance of Marshal Kim Jong Un.
DPRK's Nuclear Deterrence Is Indisputable: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The DPRK's remarkable bolstering of capability for nuclear attack made it possible to mount it on the U.S. imperialists any time it pleases.
Newspapers Editorially Greet 7th Congress of WPK KCNA 06 May 2016 -- Newspapers here editorially greet the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) opening today.
Press Review KCNA 06 May 2016 -- The following are the major news items and articles in the DPRK's leading newspapers Friday:
North Korea leader hails 'historic' nuclear tests Press TV 06 May 2016 -- North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un has hailed the recent nuclear and missile tests by his military as unprecedented despite global reaction to the tests which led to fresh economic sanctions against the country.
Monitor: Satellite Images Show N. Korea Nuclear Test Could Be Near VOA 06 May 2016 -- A U.S. monitoring group said Friday that North Korea might be preparing to carry out a nuclear test as the communist country holds its first ruling party congress in 36 years.
Pyongyang kicks off rare political event in 36 years Press TV 06 May 2016 -- North Korea has kicked off the first congress of its ruling party in 36 years, in a move believed to be aimed at getting approval for leader Kim Jong-un's ideology of developing the economy and nuclear weapons.
North Korea Bars Foreign Media from Party Congress VOA 06 May 2016 -- After inviting hundreds of international journalists to cover its first ruling party congress in 36 years, North Korea barred the media from entering the actual event.
US Watching as North Korea Opens Biggest Political Meeting in Decades VOA 05 May 2016 -- North Korea has opened one of its biggest political meetings in 36 years, as the 7th Workers' Party Congress began meeting Friday in Pyongyang.
North Korea Set to Celebrate Kim Jong Un's Era VOA 05 May 2016 -- North Korea's party congress starting later this week will serve as a political tool to cement Kim Jong Un's rule, analysts in Seoul and Washington said.
South Korea reiterates position that denuclearization be put before dialogue with DPRK People's Daily 03 May 2016 -- South Korea's foreign ministry reiterated its position on Tuesday that denuclearization should be put before the resumption of dialogue with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) amid expectations that Pyongyang may start efforts at dialogue after its historic ruling party convention.
Colleagues, families of 13 reported 'defectors' urge Seoul to return DPRK nationals People's Daily 03 May 2016 -- Families and colleagues of the 13 nationals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) who were reported to have defected to Seoul said here Tuesday that the alleged "group defection" was in fact "kidnapping."
S.Korea warns of DPRK's nuke test, missile launch ahead of party convention People's Daily 03 May 2016 -- South Korea's military on Tuesday warned of possible nuclear test and missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) ahead of the country's historic ruling party convention set to kick off on Friday.
Former American Detainee Says North Korea Tried to Use Him as Negotiating Tool VOA 03 May 2016 -- Kenneth Bae, an American missionary who was detained in North Korea for more than two years, said Pyongyang tried to use him as a political bargaining chip.
Minju Joson Urges U.S. to Seriously Heed DPRK's Warning KCNA 01 May 2016 -- The Western world is very stunned by the DPRK's entry into the flight test of submarine-launched ballistic rocket in less than a year since the announcement of its underwater test-fire in May last year, saying in unison this proves that the DPRK's warning to turn the U.S. mainland into debris is not just joke.
China Calls to Consider North Korean Proposal on Nuclear Program Sputnik 01 May 2016 -- The Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Liu Jieyi has called for consideration of the North Korean proposal to stop its nuclear testing program in exchange of cessation of joint military exercises by the US and South Korea.

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