May 2017 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Seoul to Bring Pyongyang to Dialogue Over Denuclearization Sputnik 30 May 2017 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in stated that the ultimate goal of his government is to bring North Korea to the negotiating table over its denuclearization.
DPRK accuses U.S. of provocation by sending B-1B bombers again to South Korea People's Daily 30 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Tuesday accused the United States of making a grave military provocation by sending a formation of the B-1B nuclear strategic bombers to the Korean peninsula on Monday for a second time in weeks.
DPRK urges S. Korea to abolish preparatory committee for reunification People's Daily 30 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Monday called on South Korea to abolish its presidential preparatory committee for reunification set up by the former government.
DPRK says ballistic missile test successful People's Daily 30 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) confirmed the test-firing of a ballistic missile on Monday was successful, reported the state-run news agency KCNA on Tuesday.
N Korea Announces Successful Launch of Ballistic Missile Sputnik 30 May 2017 -- North Korea announced that it had carried out a successful launch of a ballistic missile.
South Korean President Said Summit With DPRK is Needed - Spy Chief Nominee Sputnik 29 May 2017 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in had agreed on the need for a summit meeting with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during his presidential election campaign, the spy agency chief nominee said Monday.
S.Korea denounces DPRK's ballistic missile test-launch People's Daily 29 May 2017 -- South Korea on Monday denounced the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s test-launch of a ballistic missile as it violated UN Security Council resolutions.
North Korea's Missile Fell Almost 190 Miles From Japan's Oki Islands - Tokyo Sputnik 29 May 2017 -- A missile fired by North Korea on Monday morning in the eastern direction crashed in the East Sea 310 miles from Japan's Sado Island and 190 miles from the Oki Islands, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.
DPRK apparently test-launches ballistic missile: S. Korean military People's Daily 29 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-launched a ballistic missile early Monday from the country's east coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
Pyongyang Launches What Is Believed to Be a Missile - South Korean Military Sputnik 29 May 2017 -- The South Korean military has detected what is believed to be a missile launch by North Korea, local media reported on Monday. It was later confirmed by the US as a short-range ballistic missile.
DPRK urges South Korea to cancel THAAD deployment People's Daily 28 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has urged South Korea to cancel the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system by the United States, official media said Sunday.
North Korea tests new anti-aircraft weapon system Press TV 28 May 2017 -- North Korea says it has tested a new anti-aircraft weapon system amid continuing tensions over its military programs.
N Korea's Kim Gives the Go-Ahead to Mass Production of New Anti-Aircraft Weapon Sputnik 28 May 2017 -- Amid the ever-growing tensions over the Korean peninsula, leader of the People's Democratic Republic of North Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un ordered the mass production of the new anti-aircraft defense system that was tested under his personal guidance.
N Korea issue no good reason for THAAD deployment: Russia, China Press TV 27 May 2017 -- Russia and China have once again voiced opposition to the deployment of a US missile system to South Korea, saying the North Korean nuclear program should not be used as a pretext for military build-up on the troubled peninsula.
North Korea Claims Seoul Surveillance Drones Violated Air Space Sputnik 27 May 2017 -- Pyongyang has accused Seoul of flying Israeli-built surveillance drones within DPRK borders, a move South Korea has denied.
S.Korea approves 1st civilian contact with DPRK under new gov't People's Daily 26 May 2017 -- South Korea on Friday approved the first civilian contact with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) under the new government of President Moon Jae-in, indicating a gradual resumption of inter-Korean exchanges.
Trump administration approves 4-point plan regarding N.Korea Arirang 26 May 2017 -- The U.S. State Department's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Korea and Japan Joseph Yun notified South Korean lawmakers visiting Washington of a "4-point policy plan" that was approved by President Trump.
Trump to Japanese PM: North Korean question 'will be solved' Press TV 26 May 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has assured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the question of North Korea "will be solved," ahead of a G7 summit that will discuss a series of missile tests carried out by Pyongyang.
Trump Calls North Korea A 'Big Problem,' Says It Will Be Solved RFE/RL 26 May 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 26 that North Korea, which has conducted a series of recent missile tests, was a "big problem" on the U.S. foreign policy agenda.
Trump: North Korea 'A Particular Focus' for G-7 Leaders at Summit VOA 26 May 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says terrorism and North Korea are top items on the agenda for the leaders' summit of the Group of Seven nations, which began Friday on Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island.
North Korea Most 'Dangerous, Close' Threat US Faces - Army Chief of Staff Sputnik 25 May 2017 -- North Korea is the most dangerous and immediate threat facing the United States, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said in his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.
Trump, Tusk Agree to Work Together to Further Isolate N Korea - White House Sputnik 25 May 2017 -- US President, European Council President and European Commission President agreed in a meeting to work together to isolate N Korea from the rest of the world, the White House said in a press release.
S. Korean President Wants to Help Trump Make Deal with North VOA 24 May 2017 -- Newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in is intent on reopening inter-Korean channels of dialogue and engagement, despite Pyongyang's continued missile tests and U.S. calls for increased sanctions.
China's UN envoy: Why not to have dialogue with North Korea? Press TV 24 May 2017 -- China's ambassador to the UN says despite North Korea's missile and nuclear tests, dialogue can be held with Pyongyang.
China Calls on US, Japan, South Korea to Reset Relations With DPRK Sputnik 24 May 2017 -- The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations Liu Zeyi urged the United States, Japan and South Korea to start a dialogue with North Korea.
South Korea fires warning shots at object flying from North Korea Press TV 23 May 2017 -- South Koran military has fired warning shots at a suspected drone flying from North Korea amid fresh tensions between the two neighbors over Pyongyang's new ballistic missile test.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots At Suspected Drone Near North Korean Border RFE/RL 23 May 2017 -- South Korea's military says it has fired warning shots after an unidentified object flew south from North Korea as tensions continue to rise in the region.
Unidentified DPRK flying object crosses border with S. Korea People's Daily 23 May 2017 -- An unidentified flying object from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) crossed an eastern border with South Korea Tuesday afternoon, Seoul's military said.
China tells N Korea not to defy UNSC resolutions Press TV 23 May 2017 -- China has called on North Korea not to defy UN Security Council resolutions by its nuclear and missile activities following Pyongyang's test-launch of a mid-range ballistic missile.
UNSC condemns North Korea missile test, vows to tighten sanctions Press TV 23 May 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council says it will increase pressure on all countries to tighten anti-Pyongyang sanctions over North Korea's missile tests.
Military Milestone: All You Need to Know About the New North Korean Missile Sputnik 23 May 2017 -- South Korean experts managed to establish the type of missile that the DPRK military launched on May 21. According to sources in the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Korea, it was a Pukykson-2 type missile. In the West, it is known as KN-15.
Top US Intel Official: North Korea on Trajectory to Nuclear-armed Missile VOA 23 May 2017 -- A top American intelligence official has warned that North Korea is on the path of developing the capability of carrying out a nuclear strike against the United States.
Security Council strongly condemns ballistic missile test by DPR Korea UN News 22 May 2017 -- Strongly condemning yesterday's ballistic missile launch conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council vowed to "fully and comprehensively implement all measures" imposed on the country and strongly urged all other UN Member States to do the same.
North Korea says freshly-tested missile ready for deployment in action Press TV 22 May 2017 -- North Korea says a medium-range ballistic missile it recently test-launched is ready for deployment in action.
South Korea Says Pyongyang's New Missile Not Capable of Reaching US Territory Sputnik 22 May 2017 -- Seoul military sources asserted on Monday that Pyongyang's most recent weapons test was a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), incapable of reaching the US island territory of Guam.
North Korea 'Openly Defying' UNSC Resolutions With Ballistic Missile Tests Sputnik 22 May 2017 -- Pyongyang is openly defying Security Council resolutions with its ballistic missile tests, according to the United Nations.
Kim Jong-un Approves Mass Production of Successfully Launched Ballistic Missile Sputnik 22 May 2017 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered on Monday to deploy Pukguksong-2 ballistic missile for combat use.
Trump May Have Limited Options Dealing with North Korean Nuke Program VOA 22 May 2017 -- Bomb. Acquiesce. Or negotiate. These are probably the only options available to prevent North Korea from developing a nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM.) And the only option that has any reasonable chance of success is to pursue a deal similar to the 2015 Iran nuclear accord that was called "the worst deal ever" by U.S. President Donald Trump.
DPRK confirms test firing another medium-range ballistic missile People's Daily 22 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Monday confirmed it test-fired another medium-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
North Korea Successfully Launches Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Sputnik 22 May 2017 -- North Korea announced it has successfully conducted a test launch of another intermediate-range ballistic missile.
North Korea test-fires what appears to be ballistic missile Press TV 21 May 2017 -- North Korea has test-fired what appears to be a ballistic missile amid heightened tensions in the Korean Peninsula over Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs.
N Korean Missile Falls 250 Miles Away From Japan's Western Shimane Prefecture Sputnik 21 May 2017 -- North Korea's recently launched ballistic missile fell short of reaching Japan's exclusive economic zone, according to Tokyo.
North Korea Fires 'Unidentified Projectile' – South Korean Military Sputnik 21 May 2017 -- South Korean Joint Chief of Staff said that North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile on Sunday.
UN Security Council to Meet on North Korea's Latest Missile Test VOA 21 May 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council plans to have an emergency meeting Tuesday in response to North Korea's latest ballistic missile test.
US Defense Secretary: Military Response to North Korea Would Be 'Tragic' VOA 19 May 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said North Koreans probably learned a lot from their latest rocket launch, adding that attempts to resolve the North Korea missile crisis through military force would be "tragic."
Ferry Service Launches Between Russia, North Korea Despite U.S. Demands RFE/RL 19 May 2017 -- A new ferry between North Korea and Russia has docked for the first time at the port of Vladivostok, despite U.S. calls for countries to downgrade relations with Pyongyang over its nuclear and missile-testing programs.
North Korean Missile Made Successful Atmospheric Re-Entry in Latest Launch Sputnik 19 May 2017 -- North Korea's ballistic missile test on Sunday showed the country's advances in its technological capabilities after the intermediate-range missile made a successful re-entry, media reported.
Satellite Photos Show That N Korea Modernizing Sohae Rocket Launch Site Sputnik 19 May 2017 -- Newly acquired satellite images show that North Korea is modernizing its Sohae Satellite Launching Station located in the North Pyongan province, from which four ballistic missiles were launched in March 2017, media reported.
South Korea's President Moon says war with North highly possible Press TV 17 May 2017 -- South Korea's newly-elected President Moon Jae-in has warned of a "high possibility" of conflict with North Korea amid the latter's rapidly advancing missile and military nuclear programs.
Moon Warns of War on Korean Peninsula Sputnik 17 May 2017 -- Following the deployment of the cutting-edge US-built THAAD missile system in South Korea and Sunday's successful launch of Pyongyang's most powerful ballistic missile to date, newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in has declared that war with the North is a "high possibility."
Seoul Calls for Reopening of Communication Hotline With Pyongyang Sputnik 17 May 2017 -- South Korean Unification Ministry's spokesman Lee Duk-haeng said that South Korea calls for reopening of the intra-Korean communication channel that was cut off in 2016 after North Korea's nuclear and missile tests.
DPRK defends its latest missile launch, seeks int'l support People's Daily 17 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has justified its latest long, medium-range ballistic missile test-firing as "routine work to raise nuclear capability for self-defense," rejecting a UN Security Council statement of condemnation.
UN Security Council sees "ample possibility" to use sanctions against DPRK People's Daily 17 May 2017 -- There is "ample possibility" for the UN Security Council to impose new sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in response to its missile launch, said council President Elbio Rosselli on Tuesday.
Pyongyang Developing Missiles Faster Than Seoul Expected Sputnik 17 May 2017 -- Following a UN Security Council directive ordering North Korea to cease all ballistic missile and nuclear weapons developments, a South Korean minister said Tuesday that Pyongyang is making progress on its missile program faster than expected.
North Korean Nukes and Missiles 'Recipe for Disaster' VOA 17 May 2017 -- The head of the U.S. Pacific Command warned Wednesday that the combination of ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads in the hands of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un represents "a recipe for disaster."
North Korea Becomes Usual Suspect in WannaCry Cyber Attack VOA 16 May 2017 -- Cyber security experts admit the technical evidence linking North Korea to the global WannaCry "ransomware" cyber attack is somewhat tenuous, but Pyongyang has the advanced cyber capabilities and the motive to compensate for lost revenue due to economic sanctions, to be considered a likely suspect.
Link between North Korea, 'WannaCry' needs to be proven: Europol Press TV 16 May 2017 -- The European Union's police agency, Europol, says it still needs to be proven that there was a link between North Korea and a recent cyberattack that locked computers in more than 150 countries.
Researchers Find Link To North Korea In Massive Cyberattack RFE/RL 16 May 2017 -- Cybersecurity firms have found clues that last weekend's global "ransomware" attack, which infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries, could be linked to North Korea.
Seoul May Launch Preemptive Strike in Case of 'Imminent' Pyongyang Attack Sputnik 16 May 2017 -- South Korea may carry out a preemptive strike if it becomes evident that North Korea will launch a massive missile attack against the country, South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo said Tuesday.
US Intelligence Takes Increased North Korean Saber-Rattling Seriously VOA 16 May 2017 -- North Korean claims that its newly-tested ballistic missile can carry a nuclear warhead appear to explain a subtle but significant shift in the way U.S. intelligence views Pyongyang.
UN condemns DPR Korea's ballistic missile launch UN News 15 May 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.
UN Security Council Rips North Korea Missile Test, Threatens New Sanctions VOA 15 May 2017 -- The U.N. Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's latest ballistic missile test, in a lengthy statement that also threatens to impose fresh sanctions on the North for its "flagrant and provocative defiance" of earlier demands to end all nuclear testing.
Experts: North Korea 'Step' Closer to Striking the Continental US VOA 15 May 2017 -- North Korea's latest missile launch suggests a major step forward in Kim Jong Un's quest to develop a nuclear tipped intercontinental ballistic missile that could strike the U.S. mainland, analysts say.
New South Korean President Tested by Latest North Korean Missile VOA 15 May 2017 -- Just days after being elected, South Korean President Moon Jae-in faced his first North Korean provocation, putting an early test to his stated policy to pursue peaceful dialogue with his defiant nuclear neighbor.
Missile tests show N Korean leader is paranoid: Nikki Haley Press TV 15 May 2017 -- US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says a barrage of missile tests shows that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is "in a state of paranoia."
Pyongyang's Successful Missile Test Shows Progress Toward ICBM Nuke Capability Sputnik 15 May 2017 -- Days after South Korea elected a new president who might be favorable to better diplomatic ties with Pyongyang, North Korea launched a medium-range ballistic missile that might accommodate a large nuclear warhead into the Sea of Japan.
Latest North Korean Launch Involves Liquid Fuel Single-Stage Missile - Reports Sputnik 15 May 2017 -- The North Korean missile launch on Sunday reportedly involved a KN-17 medium-range ballistic missile.
UN chief condemns DPR Korea's ballistic missile launch UN News 15 May 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged Pyongyang to return to the path of denuclearization saying the latest ballistic missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is a threat to peace and security in the region.
NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu on the latest ballistic missile test by North Korea NATO 14 May 2017 -- The launch of a new ballistic missile test by North Korea this morning (14 May 2017) is a new flagrant breach of a series of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, constituting a threat to international peace and security.
North Korea Says Launch Was New Type Of Missile, Warns U.S. RFE/RL 14 May 2017 -- North Korea claimed that it has successfully tested a new type of mid-range to long-range missile, and warned the United States that it is in its "sighting range" for a strike.
N. Korea launches ballistic missile, four days after South Korean President's inauguration ARIRANG 14 May 2017 -- Korea has carried out its first military provocation since the launch of the new administration in South Korea just four days ago.
North Korea missile launch poses no danger to Russia: Defense Min. Press TV 14 May 2017 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has rejected claims that North Korea's latest ballistic missile test poses a danger to Moscow as it landed about 500 kilometers from its border.
Russia, China Express Concern Over New North Korean Missile Test RFE/RL 14 May 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have voiced concern about rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea fired a ballistic missile on May 14, Putin's spokesman said.
Japanese Defense Minister Says DPRK's Missile Altitude Could Exceed 1,200 Miles Sputnik 14 May 2017 -- Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada suggested that North Korea could have launched a new type of missile on Sunday, as the projectile reached an altitude of over 1,200 miles.
Pyongyang May Have Test-Fired Missile of New Type - Reports Sputnik 14 May 2017 -- North Korea may have fired a missile of a new type, Japanese experts suggested after analyzing the trajectory of the projectile's flight, local media reported.
North Korea Launches Unidentified Projectile - South Korea Sputnik 14 May 2017 -- North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile from its west coast, the South Korean military reported early Sunday.
North Korean Missile Test Condemned by US, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing VOA 14 May 2017 -- North Korea launched a missile Sunday in an unusual high-altitude ballistic path that indicated it might be a new two-stage liquid-fueled rocket capable of flying up to 4,500 kilometers.
Trump calls for 'tougher sanctions' against North Korea Press TV 14 May 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has called for tougher sanctions against North Korea after it fired an "unidentified projectile" thought to be a ballistic missile.
S Korea, US: Pyongyang test-launched unidentified projectile Press TV 14 May 2017 -- North Korea has fired an "unidentified projectile," which is thought to be a ballistic missile, says South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
North Korean Missile Test Condemned by Tokyo, Seoul VOA 13 May 2017 -- North Korea launched a missile Sunday in an unusual high-altitude ballistic path that indicated it might be a new type of medium-range rocket capable of flying up to 4,500 kilometers (about 2,800 miles).
South Korean Leader Urges 'Constructive Role' From Putin On Tensions With North RFE/RL 13 May 2017 -- South Korea's newly elected President Moon Jae-in has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to play a "constructive role" in resolving tensions with North Korea's over its threats to use nuclear weapons.
N Korea ready for dialog with US under right conditions: Senior diplomat Press TV 13 May 2017 -- Amid simmering tensions on the Korean Peninsula, a senior North Korean diplomat in charge of handling US relations says Pyongyang would hold talks with Washington under the right conditions.
DPRK slams U.S. Congress for passing new sanction law against Pyongyang People's Daily 12 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Friday slammed the United States Congress for passing a new law to tighten sanctions against the DPRK.
DPRK poses "potentially existential threat": U.S. intelligence chief People's Daily 12 May 2017 -- The nuclear program of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) posed a "potentially existential threat" to the United States, U.S. National Intelligence Director Dan Coats said on Thursday.
Russian president says ready to help ease Korea tension Press TV 12 May 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready to help calm down tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea parliament writes to US Congress to protest new sanctions Press TV 12 May 2017 -- North Korea's parliament has sent a protest letter to the United States House of Representatives, condemning the new American sanctions imposed on Pyongyang.
North Korea raps Kim assassination bid as 'declaration of war' Press TV 12 May 2017 -- North Korea has denounced an alleged failed assassination attempt by the US and South Korean intelligence agencies against its leader Kim Jong-un as a "declaration of war."
N Korea Urges UN Members to Reconsider Legality of Sanctions Against Pyongyang Sputnik 12 May 2017 -- North Korea has called on UN member states to re-evaluate the legal grounds on sanctions introduced against Pyongyang.
CIA, Seoul Paid Hit-Man $300K to Kill North Korea's Leader, Ambassador Claims Sputnik 12 May 2017 -- The US and South Korean intelligence agencies handed over about 300,000 dollars to 'Kim', a North Korean citizen, to stage an alleged plot to assassinate North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, the country's Ambassador to Russia said.
DPRK Names S Korea Intelligence Chief as Suspect in Planned Attack on Leader Sputnik 12 May 2017 -- North Korea's intelligence services have named key suspects in the case of the alleged preparation of a coup and attack on the country' leader Kim Jong Un, including head of the South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) Lee Byung-ho, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday.
CIA opens new center to monitor North Korea Press TV 11 May 2017 -- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has announced the establishment of a Korea Mission Center, which it says will focus on countering military threats coming from North Korea.
DPRK says to bring to justice "terror suspects" against top leader People's Daily 11 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Thursday it will bring to justice the "terror suspects" involved in what the country alleged was an assassination plot against its top leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korean Diplomat: Pyongyang 'Not Afraid' to Continue Nuclear Tests Sputnik 10 May 2017 -- North Korea's ambassador to the UK has said his country is "not afraid" to continue its missile and nuclear weapons activity, and that Pyongyang intends to conduct its sixth nuclear test as soon as the leadership deems it necessary.
North Korea vows revenge over failed attempt to poison Kim Press TV 09 May 2017 -- North Korea has vowed retaliation for an alleged failed assassination attempt against its leader Kim Jong-un.
Pyongyang Calls for Easing of Hostility With Seoul Before Presidential Election Sputnik 08 May 2017 -- One day before South Koreans will head to the polls to elect their next president, following the fallout of former President Park Geun-hye's impeachment, a prominent North Korean newspaper called for tensions to be "put to an end."
North Korea Detention of Fourth US Citizen 'Concerning' - White House Sputnik 08 May 2017 -- The detention of a fourth US citizen by North Korea over the weekend has drawn concern from the United States, which will work through the Swedish embassy to seek release of the detainees, White House spokesperson Sean Spicer said during a press briefing on Monday.
North Korea says detains fourth US citizen Press TV 07 May 2017 -- North Korea says it has arrested yet another US citizen on charges of acting against its sovereignty, making him the fourth American national to be detained by Pyongyang over the past weeks.
North Korea Detains One More US Citizen Suspected of 'Hostile Acts' Sputnik 07 May 2017 -- North Korea has detained another American citizen suspected of "hostile acts" against the country, KCNA state news agency reported.
North Korea Detains Fourth US Citizen VOA 07 May 2017 -- North Korea says it has detained another U.S. citizen, accusing him of committing "hostile acts."
DPRK says latest U.S.-South Korea joint drills "unprecedentedly hideous" People's Daily 06 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday that the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military drills were "unprecedentedly hideous and most adventurous ones" in several decades.
DPRK says foiling U.S., South Korean attempt to assassinate Kim Jong Un People's Daily 05 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Friday that it had foiled an attempt by U.S. and South Korean spy agencies to assassinate the country's top leader Kim Jong Un, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
CIA 'hatches plot' to assassinate Kim Jong-un: North Korea Press TV 05 May 2017 -- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and South Korea's intelligence services have "hatched vicious plot" to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un involving "biochemical substances" during public ceremonial events in Pyongyang, according to the country's state media.
North Korea Accuses US of Plotting Kim Assassination VOA 05 May 2017 -- North Korea on Friday accused the governments of the United States and South Korea of carrying out an unsuccessful assassination attempt against leader Kim Jong Un.
China Opposes Introduction of US Sanctions Against North Korea Sputnik 05 May 2017 -- China stands against the introduction of sanctions, unilaterally imposed by any one country onto another country, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Friday, referring to a recent US initiative countering North Korea.
North Korea will not beg for China's friendship: State media Press TV 04 May 2017 -- North Korea will not "beg" to maintain the friendship of its major ally, China, North Korean state media have said in rare remarks against Beijing.
Japan will be first country under radioactive clouds in case of war, North Korea warns Press TV 04 May 2017 -- North Korea has warned Tokyo that if conflict breaks out in the region, Japan will be the first country to be smothered in nuclear clouds.
US preparing additional sanctions for N Korea: Tillerson Press TV 04 May 2017 -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the government is "preparing" new sanctions to be imposed against North Korea, deemed a nuclear threat by the West.
North Korea Fires Back at Beijing's Criticism, Accuses China of Betrayal Sputnik 04 May 2017 -- The relationship between Pyongyang and Beijing is showing signs of major strain, as Pyongyang accuses Beijing of treachery for their resistance to sign a treaty and their stance on the North's nuclear program.
US House Passes Bill Authorizing Toughest Sanctions Against North Korea Sputnik 04 May 2017 -- The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that authorizes the toughest sanctions yet against North Korea.
Accountant Accused of 'Hostile Acts' Is Third US National Held by North Korea Sputnik 04 May 2017 -- North Korea has admitted detaining a US citizen and said he had committed "hostile criminal acts with an aim to subvert the country." The Korean Central News Agency said Kim Sang Dok, known to friends as Tony Kim, was "intercepted" at Pyongyang's airport on 22 April as he tried to leave the country.
Concerns Over N. Korea, China Influence Shadow ASEAN FM Meeting VOA 03 May 2017 -- A meeting of foreign ministers from the 10 member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this week comes amid ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsular as well as concerns over China's growing influence in Southeast Asia.
Tillerson Singles Out China in Trump's New Approach on North Korea VOA 03 May 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has singled out China in the Trump administration's new approach to pressure North Korea to stop its provocative nuclear weapons program and missile tests.
DPRK confirms arrest of U.S. citizen for alleged action to topple gov't People's Daily 03 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Wednesday confirmed the arrest last month of a U.S. citizen for alleged action aimed at toppling the Pyongyang government.
Nuclear watchdog says DPRK is making progress with atomic plans People's Daily 03 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is making progress with its nuclear program and its launching of missiles is extremely worrying, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday.
Pyongyang Charges Detained American With Crimes Against the State Sputnik 03 May 2017 -- North Korea announced that an American citizen arrested at Pyongyang International Airport on April 22 has been charged with "criminal acts of hostility" against the state.
Tillerson: US Ready to Slap More Sanctions on North Korea Sputnik 03 May 2017 -- Washington is ready to slap another batch of sanctions on North Korea in the event of new missile and nuclear tests, Rex Tillerson said.
Trump-Kim Summit Would Likely Require Major Concessions VOA 02 May 2017 -- Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's expressed willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, it seems unlikely to happen anytime soon as neither side is prepared to offer any concessions to warrant such a high level summit.
DPRK says current crisis on Korean Peninsula most dangerous in half century People's Daily 02 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Monday the current crisis on the Korean Peninsula is the most dangerous in half a century since the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Negotiation the Pareto-optimal path to denuclearization of Korean Peninsula: Chinese official People's Daily 02 May 2017 -- A nuclear-free Korean Peninsula can only be achieved through peaceful negotiations, while any U.S. military action will threaten regional stability and give rise to mistrust among the countries involved, said a senior Chinese official.
DPRK says U.S. conducts nuclear bomb dropping drill in South Korea People's Daily 02 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Tuesday that the U.S. military Monday conducted in South Korea a nuclear bomb dropping drill on targets of DPRK in South Korea, calling it an "extremely reckless" move for nuclear war on the Korean peninsula.
US pushing Korean Peninsula to brink of nuclear war: Pyongyang Press TV 02 May 2017 -- North Korea says a pair of strategic US bombers, which recently flew over the Korean Peninsula in joint wargames with the South, practiced dropping a nuclear bomb amid rising tensions in the restive region.
China Warns its Citizens in North Korea to Leave as Conflict with US Looms Sputnik 02 May 2017 -- Fearing a possible US attack on North Korea, Beijing is urging its citizens there to return, as Pyongyang continues its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile tests.
'All indications suggest DPR Korea making progress' on nuclear programme - UN atomic agency chief UN News 02 May 2017 -- The head of the United Nations atomic agency today expressed serious concern about the nuclear program of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), saying all indications suggest that the country is moving ahead with its nuclear efforts.
Duterte Invitation 'Part of a Strategy to Isolate North Korea,' White House Says VOA 01 May 2017 -- In the face of international outrage, U.S. President Donald Trump's spokesman says the decision to invite authoritarian Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and other East Asian leaders to the White House is part of a strategy to isolate North Korea.
Responsible actions needed to ensure peace of Korean Peninsula: People's Daily People's Daily 02 May 2017 -- Given the continued escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula over the past months, all concerned parties should implement the resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council in a more strict manner and return to peaceful negotiations, the People's Daily said in an editorial published on Sunday.
Trump Says He'd Be 'Honored' to Meet With North Korean Leader VOA 01 May 2017 -- Just days after reiterating that military options for dealing with North Korea are under consideration, President Donald Trump said he is willing to meet its leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump says would be 'honored' to meet North Korean leader Press TV 01 May 2017 -- US President Donald Trump says he "would be honored" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, despite escalating tensions between Washington and Pyongyang.
Diplomatic solution to Korean peninsula crisis likely: official CNA 01 May 2017 -- A senior official said Monday that in spite of the tension on the Korean peninsula, no abnormal military actions are being taken there and the crisis will likely be averted through diplomatic negotiations.
DPRK blames U.S., South Korea for tension on Korean Peninsula People's Daily 01 May 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Sunday that the U.S.-South Korea joint exercises and U.S. buildup of nuclear assets on the Korean Peninsula are the root cause of high tension here.
North Korea: US bringing nuclear war to region Press TV 01 May 2017 -- North Korea says that the US is responsible for bringing the region to the edge of a nuclear conflict, while vowing to boost its nuclear arsenal "at the maximum pace."
Trump Would Be 'Honored' To Meet North Korea's Kim, If Conditions Right RFE/RL 01 May 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he would be "honored" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "under the right circumstances."
CIA Chief in South Korea for Talks on Nuclear Threat Posed by North VOA 01 May 2017 -- U.S. Central Intelligence Agency chief Mike Pompeo is in Seoul for talks with South Korean intelligence officials as top U.S. officials continue to express deep concerns about North Korea's nuclear weapons development program.

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