December 2017 - North Korea Special Weapons News

South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea: Report Press TV 31 Dec 2017 -- South Korea has seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of shipping oil products to North Korea in breach of international embargoes enforced against Pyongyang, a report says.
Reuters: Russian Tankers Fueled North Korea Via Sea Transfers RFE/RL 30 Dec 2017 -- The Reuters news agency reports that Russian tankers have supplied fuel to North Korea on at least three occasions in recent months by transferring cargoes at sea, providing an economic lifeline to the communist state.
China rejects Trump's claim of North Korea oil transfer Press TV 29 Dec 2017 -- China has rejected allegations by United States that it helped North Korea evade United Nations sanctions, following claims by US President Donald Trump that Beijing had allowed the transfer of oil to a North Korean ship.
UN bans 4 more North Korean vessels from international ports Press TV 29 Dec 2017 -- The United Nations has banned four more North Korean ships from entering international ports for breaching sanctions against Pyongyang, bringing to eight the total number of the Eastern Asian country's blacklisted vessels.
Moscow Suggests Russia Could Host Talks Between U.S., North Korea RFE/RL 29 Dec 2017 -- An official in Russia's Foreign Ministry says Russia could host talks between the United States and North Korea if Moscow is asked to do so.
Beijing Blasts Trump's Claims on Chinese Oil Sales to North Korea Sputnik 29 Dec 2017 -- Beijing has rejected claims that it has illicitly sold oil supplies to North Korea in contravention of UN resolutions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, disputing earlier claims by US President Donald Trump.
China Denies Involvement in Illicit Oil Shipments to North Korea VOA 29 Dec 2017 -- China has denied facilitating oil shipments to North Korea in violation of United Nations Security Council sanctions, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump accused Beijing of doing so.
China tells foreign media to stop it with the wild speculation People's Daily 28 Dec 2017 -- Recently, speculation that Chinese ships are illegally selling oil to DPRK vessels in violation of the UN Security Council sanctions ran rampant in the foreign media, although there was no solid evidence to back up the claim.
Trump censures China for alleged oil sales to North Korea Press TV 28 Dec 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting oil trade with North Korea in violation of United Nations sanctions designed to punish Pyongyang over nuclear and missile programs.
Trump Says China Caught 'Red-Handed' After Reports Of Oil Shipments To North Korea RFE/RL 28 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at China, saying he is "very disappointed" that Beijing is allowing oil to go into North Korea and endangering a "friendly solution" to the crisis on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump 'Very Disappointed' China Exports Oil to N Korea, Despite Their Denial Sputnik 28 Dec 2017 -- China has commented on reports alleging that it exports oil to North Korean by saying that Beijing"completely and strictly" implements UN trade restrictions recently adopted against Pyongyang.
Trump Accuses China of Allowing Oil Into North Korea VOA 28 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump accused China Thursday of facilitating oil shipments into North Korea, despite China's insistence it has not violated United Nations sanctions limiting oil shipments to the rogue nation. Writing on Twitter, he said he is "very disappointed."
No Force Can Stop Korean People from Victorious Advance KCNA 27 Dec 2017 -- The recent "sanctions resolution" of the UN Security Council, manipulated by the U.S., is an illegal document of no legitimacy, says Rodong Sinmun Wednesday in a commentary.
China Responds to Reports of Alleged Oil Transfer to N Korea Amid UN Sanctions Sputnik 27 Dec 2017 -- The UN has introduced a number of trade restrictions against North Korea on December 22, limiting the country's oil deals to four billion barrels per year.
State Department: US, Russia Agree to Continue Diplomacy Over N. Korea VOA 27 Dec 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have "agreed to continue to work toward a diplomatic solution to achieve a denuclearized Korean peninsula," the U.S. State Department said Wednesday.
North Korea Has Created New Satellite - Reports Sputnik 26 Dec 2017 -- The previous launch of the Kwangmyongsong-4 artificial satellite with the help of the Kwanmyonson launch vehicle from the Sohee cosmodrome in the province of Pyongan-Pukto took place on February 7, 2016.
North Korea plans to launch satellite: South Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- A South Korean government source says North Korea plans to launch a new satellite, as Pyongyang stresses its right to a peaceful space program.
North Korea calls on US to prove ransomware claim Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has called on the US to provide evidence on its claim that Pyongyang was behind a massive cyber attack earlier this year.
South Korea to establish team to monitor North Korea's nuclear activity Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- South Korea's Defense Ministry has decided to form a special team to monitor North Korea's nuclear activities as fears grow over a potential nuclear confrontation in the region.
Russia's Lavrov warns US over aggressive North Korea rhetoric Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned the US against its "aggressive rhetoric" towards North Korea.
US sanctions two North Koreans over missile program Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- The United States has sanctioned two senior North Korean officials over the country's ballistic missile program.
North Korea censures 'fabrication' of new UN sanctions Press TV 26 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has denounced the latest round of sanctions approved by the UN against Pyongyang, saying the punitive measures are another example of "state-sponsored terrorism" committed by the United States.
Lavrov 'United In Opinion' With Tillerson On North Korea But Differs On Resolving Crisis RFE/RL 26 Dec 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he is "united in opinion" with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson on the issue of North Korea but that they differ on how to resolve the crisis over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
North Korean Defector Has Anthrax Antibodies in Bloodstream - Report Sputnik 26 Dec 2017 -- A North Korean soldier who defected to South Korea in 2017 was found to have anthrax antibodies in his bloodstream, according to a Tuesday report from Channel A news.
Treasury Sanctions Senior North Korean Officials Involved in Weapons Development US Treasury 26 Dec 2017 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today sanctioned two individuals in response to North Korea's ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery in continued violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs). /li>
DPRK condemns new UN sanctions resolution as act of war People's Daily 25 Dec 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued on Sunday a strong-worded statement condemning the latest UN resolution to impose more sanctions over its nuclear and missile programs, calling it "an act of war."
China calls on all countries to take steps to reduce tensions in Korean Peninsula Press TV 25 Dec 2017 -- China has called on the international community to put in constructive efforts in an attempt to ease escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula after North Korea described the UN's latest round of sanctions against Pyongyang as an "act of war" and tantamount to a total economic blockade.
North Korea Advises US to Give Up 'Pipe Dream' of Pyongyang Abandoning Nukes Sputnik 25 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has responded to the latest Washington-drafted sanctions against the country, unanimously approved by the UN Security Council over its recent launch of a ballistic missile, claimed capable of reaching "anywhere in the US".
Russia, China Urge Peaceful Resolution to North Korea Tensions VOA 25 Dec 2017 -- Russia and China each signaled Monday a desire for a peaceful resolution to the tensions surrounding North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile activity.
North Korea condemns new sanctions as 'act of war' Press TV 24 Dec 2017 -- North Korea says the latest round of sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN) against Pyongyang constitutes an "act of war" against the country.
Kim Jong-un Reportedly Urges Ruling Party to Resist 'Non-Socialist' Practices Sputnik 24 Dec 2017 -- North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un instructed the ruling Workers' Party (WPK) to resist the penetration of "anti-socialist practices" into society and strengthen morale nationwide, local media reported Sunday.
'Act of War': North Korea Rejects New UN Security Council Sanctions Sputnik 24 Dec 2017 -- Pyongyang rejects the new sanctions of the UN Security Council, considering them "an act of war," North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Sunday.
China trade with North Korea edged up in November: Report Press TV 23 Dec 2017 -- An official report says that China scaled up business transactions with North Korea last month despite tough sanctions imposed by the United Nations against the country over its military program.
Lawmaker Says Russia Must Pressure All Sides To End Korea Nuclear Crisis RFE/RL 23 Dec 2017 -- Konstantin Kosachyov, the chairman of the Russian Federation Council's International Relations Committee, says Moscow has to keep pressure on both North Korea and the United States in the search for a solution to halt Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
To the Brink: New UN Sanctions Seen as Ineffective to Halt DPRK Nuke Development Sputnik 23 Dec 2017 -- As Pyongyang digs in its heels and Washington continues its threats, global experts suggest that new UN sanctions against North Korea will not have the desired effect, only increasing the possibility of nuclear conflict in the region.
China Calls for Restraint Following Adoption of UNSC Resolution on North Korea Sputnik 23 Dec 2017 -- Following the adoption of the UN Security Council's (UNSC) resolution on North Korea, China has called on all the parties concerned to show restraint and undertake joint efforts in order to de-escalate tensions on the peninsula, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement on Saturday.
'Storm clouds gathering' over Korean Peninsula: Mattis Press TV 22 Dec 2017 -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has said that "storm clouds are gathering" over the Korean Peninsula amid mounting tension between the US and North Korea.
North Korean leader says Trump policy seeks 'total subordination of world' Press TV 22 Dec 2017 -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has censured US President Donald Trump for his expansionist policy, which, he says, seeks "total subordination of the world."
Pyongyang: North Korea Presents 'Substantial Nuclear Threat' to US Sputnik 22 Dec 2017 -- North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un warned that his country's military poses a "substantial nuclear threat" to the US, according to comments published by state media December 21.
UNSC Unanimously Adopts Resolution to Impose New Sanctions on N Korea Sputnik 22 Dec 2017 -- The UN Security Council has unanimously voted on Friday in favor of the resolution to introduce new sanctions against North Korea for its continuing ballistic missile tests.
Security Council further tightens sanctions against DPR Korea UN News 22 Dec 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council today imposed new sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), increasing the depth of measures imposed on the country in the wake of its continued nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, including the ballistic missile launch on 28 November.
UN Security Council Unanimously Imposes Additional North Korea Sanctions VOA 22 Dec 2017 -- The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed Friday to impose another round of sanctions on North Korea, targeting sectors that fuel its illicit weapons programs.
Kim Jong Un Makes Opening Address at 5th Conference of Cell Chairpersons of WPK KCNA 22 Dec 2017 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, made an opening speech at the 5th Conference of Cell Chairpersons of the WPK on Thursday.
US commandos simulated stealing North Korean nukes Press TV 21 Dec 2017 -- American military forces partaking in a recent joint drill with their South Korean counterparts have simulated capturing North Korea's nuclear weapons at the event of war, according to new reports.
US Reportedly Planning to Attack North Korea to Stop its Nuclear Program Sputnik 21 Dec 2017 -- After months of tension between the US and North Korea, a new report states the Trump administration is mulling a strike against North Korea to give Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un a "bloody nose."
UN Security Council to Vote Friday on Additional North Korea Sanctions VOA 21 Dec 2017 -- The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Friday on another round of targeted sanctions aimed at further restricting North Korea's crude oil imports, which fuel its illicit weapons programs.
Burkina Faso Pledges to End North Korea Trade VOA 21 Dec 2017 -- Burkina Faso said it will immediately stop importing goods from North Korea and that it only learned of possible violations of U.N. sanctions through American news reports.
South Korea ready to delay joint US drills to de-escalate with North: Moon Press TV 20 Dec 2017 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he is ready to postpone joint military drills with the United States in order to reduce tensions with North Korea, provided that the North "stops its provocations."
South Korea Wants to Postpone US Military Drills Until After Olympics VOA 20 Dec 2017 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday that next year's joint military exercises with the United States may be postponed until after the Olympics.
Pyongyang Denies Biochemical Weapons Development Charges Sputnik 20 Dec 2017 -- The North Korean government has insisted that it does not maintain a biochemical weapons program, despite new reports that Pyongyang's military has started testing the use of an anthrax-based weapon on the tip of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
US publicly blames North Korea for 'WannaCry' cyberattack Press TV 19 Dec 2017 -- The Trump administration has blamed North Korea for spreading the so-called "WannaCry" cyberattack that impaired hospitals, banks and other companies worldwide earlier this year.
DPRK Will Never Flinch from Road of Bolstering Nuclear Force: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 19 Dec 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson said at a forum co-sponsored by the U.S. Atlantic Council and international exchange foundation on Dec. 12 that the U.S. could be open to peace talks with the DPRK without preconditions. We are only going to talk if the DPRK comes to the table ready to give up its program, and the DPRK needs to earn its way back to the discussion table by refraining from further military provocations, he added.
North Korea against idea of talks without preconditions with US Press TV 19 Dec 2017 -- The North Korean government is absolutely not interested in the idea of talks without preconditions proposed by the US authorities, saying the final aim of any such initiative would be for North Korea to abandon its nuclear program.
McMaster: U.S. Must Be Prepared To 'Compel' Denuclearization Of North Korea RFE/RL 19 Dec 2017 -- White House national security adviser H.R. McMaster says that the United States "must be prepared, if necessary, to compel the denuclearization of North Korea."
North Korea Rejects US Proposal to Discuss Nuclear Program - State Media Sputnik 19 Dec 2017 -- North Korea does not intend to discuss its nuclear program with the United States since it sees Washington's initiative as an attempt to advance a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on new sanctions against Pyongyang, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the North Korean Workers' Party said on Tuesday.
McMaster on 'Chances of War' With N Korea: 'All Options Are on the Table' Sputnik 19 Dec 2017 -- The chance of a military conflict happening between the United States and North Korea is dependent upon the activities of all sides involved in the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, US National Security Adviser Herbert Raymond McMaster told the BBC broadcaster in an interview released on Tuesday.
Pentagon SecDef Mattis Claims DPRK Missiles Cannot Strike US Mainland Sputnik 17 Dec 2017 -- US Secretary of Defense James Mattis claimed on Friday that the People's Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) is currently incapable of striking the US mainland with an ICBM, in contrast to claims made by Pyongyang and echoed by global military observers.
Pyongyang Calls Trump 'Lunatic' as US-N Korea's War of Words Enters New Phase Sputnik 17 Dec 2017 -- The warning comes amid fears that Pyongyang could conduct a new missile test on December 17. The most recent launch, involving the Hwasong-15 ballistic missile, took place on November 28. The missile is believed to be capable of reaching the US mainland.
Australian Police Arrest Man Suspected of Brokering Missile Parts for N Korea Sputnik 17 Dec 2017 -- An Australian man has been arrested on suspicion of acting as an economic agent for North Korea.
Mattis believes North Korea's ICBM not 'capable threat' to US Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis says he does not believe that North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) could pose an imminent threat to the United States.
Russia warns US against escalation of tensions over North Korean nuclear program Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned about an escalation of tensions over the North Korean nuclear weapons program after Washington toughened its position on Pyongyang.
Trump Says Russia 'Not Helping' On North Korea; Russia Fires Back RFE/RL 16 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has sought Russia's help in resolving the crisis over North Korea's nuclear weapons program but is not satisfied with Russia's efforts.
Putin, Trump discuss "urgent" bilateral issues, Korean Peninsula on phone People's Daily 15 Dec 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed "urgent issues" in bilateral diplomatic relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula in a phone call Thursday, the Kremlin said in a statement.
North Korea's nuclear program poses no threat to any country: Pyongyang Press TV 15 Dec 2017 -- North Korea says it will not pose any threat to any country as long as its interests are not infringed upon, disregarding a US call for terminating the Asian country's weapons tests as a pre-condition for negotiations on its nuclear and missile programs.
International community won't accept nuclear N Korea: Tillerson Press TV 15 Dec 2017 -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has claimed that the international community remains firm on not accepting a nuclear North Korea and a "sustained cessation of North Korea's threatening behavior" was needed before the United States could talk with Pyongyang about its development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
Russia 'not ready to strangle' North Korea with more bans Press TV 15 Dec 2017 -- Russia says it is not ready to "strangle" North Korea economically with new stringent sanctions.
Trump Says Russia 'Not Helping' On North Korea RFE/RL 15 Dec 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not satisfied with Russia's cooperation in efforts to pressure North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program.
Trump, Putin Discuss North Korean Crisis While Voicing Mutual Praise RFE/RL 15 Dec 2017 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program in a phone call in which Trump also thanked Putin for praising his management of the U.S. economy.
Remarks at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K. US Dept. of State 15 Dec 2017 -- Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
Remarks at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K. US Dept. of State 15 Dec 2017-- Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
Dangerous rhetoric, overconfidence, increase risk of conflict on Korean Peninsula, UN chief warns UN News 15 Dec 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday that he is deeply concerned over the risk of military confrontation on the Korean Peninsula, "including as a result of miscalculation."
Tillerson: All Options on Table to Contain North Korea Threat VOA 15 Dec 2017 -- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday that North Korea's growing nuclear capabilities were a direct threat to the United States, and that Washington would use "all necessary measures" to defend itself against such aggression.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Warns U.S. and Its Followers against Sea Blockade on DPRK KCNA 14 Dec 2017 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA on Thursday as regards the fact that the U.S. is now talking about a naval blockade against the DPRK:
Press Statement of DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson KCNA 14 Dec 2017 -- A spokesperson of the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a press statement on Thursday, which said:
North Korea says any US naval blockade would be 'act of war' Press TV 14 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has warned that it would take "merciless self-defensive" measures should the United States enforce a naval blockade against the country.
China again urges dialogue to settle dispute on Korean Peninsula Press TV 14 Dec 2017 -- China has again warned against moves that could trigger a military conflict on the Korean Peninsula, saying a current dispute over North Korea's intensified weapons program should only be settled through dialogue.
UN warns against 'sleepwalking' into war with North Korea Press TV 14 Dec 2017 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the international community against the danger of "sleepwalking" into a war with North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
N Korea Says US Naval Blockade Would Be 'Big Step' Towards Nuclear War - Reports Sputnik 14 Dec 2017 -- Previously, Pyongyang already slammed a proposed US naval blockade saying such measures will be regarded as "a declaration of war."
UN chief stresses need to denuclearize Korean Peninsula, avoid 'sleepwalking into war' UN News 14 Dec 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wrapped up a short visit to Tokyo on Thursday with an appeal to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and other countries to implement relevant Security Council resolutions to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.
'Now Is Not the Right Time' for US Talks With North Korea - State Dept. Sputnik 14 Dec 2017 -- The United States is willing to hold talks with North Korea but not right now, US Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a press briefing.
Russia: US 'muscle flexing' on North Korea not helpful Press TV 13 Dec 2017 -- The US military's "muscle flexing" for North Korea is bound to have grave consequences, Russia has warned, calling on Washington to take on a more "constructive" role to resolve its differences with Pyongyang.
Russian military delegation in North Korea Press TV 13 Dec 2017 -- A Russian Defense Ministry delegation has arrived in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.
N Korea's Kim vows to turn country into world's strongest nuclear power Press TV 13 Dec 2017 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that he will turn his country into the "world's strongest nuclear power."
Russia Welcomes Tillerson's Offer Of Talks With North Korea RFE/RL 13 Dec 2017 -- Moscow has welcomed a new U.S. offer of talks with North Korea, with senior Russian officials calling it constructive and the "only correct approach" to tension over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
North Korea's Supreme Leader Vows to Produce More Nukes, Honors Scientists Sputnik 13 Dec 2017 -- North Korea is refusing to stop flexing its nuclear muscles, despite the tense situation on the peninsula and pressure from the international community.
UN Under-Secretary Expects Pyongyang to 'Signal' Readiness to Prepare Talks Sputnik 13 Dec 2017 -- The United Nations expects North Korea to "signal" willingness to prepare the negotiations on the settlement of the nuclear crisis, according to Jeffrey Feltman, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
China Welcomes US Offer to Hold Talks Without Pre-Conditions VOA 13 Dec 2017 -- China has welcomed an offer by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to hold talks with North Korea without pre-conditions. The offer comes amid heightened tensions on the peninsula and as South Korean President Moon Jae-in begins a four-day state visit to China.
North Korean Abductees Remain Victims of Nuclear Standoff VOA 13 Dec 2017 -- Families of North Korean abductees feel forgotten by the world, despite the increased international focus on widespread North Korean human rights abuses that a United Nations report described as "on a scale unparalleled in the modern world."
On "Meeting the Foreign Policy Challenges of 2017 and Beyond" US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2017 -- Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
US Ready to Talk With North Korea 'Without Preconditions' - Secretary of State Sputnik 13 Dec 2017 -- The US is ready to begin negotiations and work on a roadmap with North Korea without preconditions, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday.
Can American THAADs shoot down North Korea missiles? Press TV 12 Dec 2017 -- The United States has deployed a number of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THHAD) missile systems to reportedly shoot down North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in case of a war. But just how the advanced interception system will fare against the latest missile in the North's arsenal?
Press Statement of Permanent Mission of DPRK to UN KCNA 12 Dec 2017 -- The Permanent Mission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the United Nations Monday issued a press statement with regard to the forced submission and discussion of "human rights issues" of the DPRK on 11 December 2017 in the Security Council of the United Nations.
Kim Jong Un attends 8th Conference of Munitions Industry People's Daily 12 Dec 2017 -- PYONGYANG, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) top leader Kim Jong Un attended the 8th Conference of Munitions Industry which was opened here Monday, state media reported Tuesday.
Experts: North Korea Gearing Up for Another Nuclear Test at Collapsing Site Sputnik 12 Dec 2017 -- Three American experts on North Korea claim that Pyongyang is preparing for another nuclear test at its Punggye-ri test site, despite reports that the facility is falling apart due to the aftershocks of their previous test on September 3.
UN sanctions complicating aid delivery to North Korea, warns UN's rights chief Press TV 11 Dec 2017 -- The United Nations human rights chief says tough sanctions imposed on North Korea are complicating the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid.
Biohazard: North Korea Close to Acquiring Biological Weapons – Reports Sputnik 11 Dec 2017 -- The Washington Post reported that Pyongyang has been meticulously working on biological weapons for the last decade and currently has approached the creation of this mass destruction technology.
Security tensions may have deepened rights violations in DPRK, Security Council told UN News 11 Dec 2017 -- People's rights are reportedly violated in "almost every aspect" of their lives in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations human rights chief warned Monday, stressing that security tensions on the Korean Peninsula should not negate concerns about the situation of ordinary people there.
UN Human Rights Chief Cautions Sanctions Could Hurt Struggling N. Koreans VOA 11 Dec 2017 -- The United Nations human rights commissioner has called on the Security Council to assess the impact of economic sanctions on North Korea to minimize their impact on millions of already struggling North Koreans.
North Korea Slams US 'Nuclear Blackmail' During Talks With UN Sputnik 10 Dec 2017 -- UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman has finished his five-day trip to North Korea, which appears to be the first visit of the organization's top representative since 2010.
'Black Hole of Confrontation': China Seeks Diplomacy in DPRK, with Moscow's Help Sputnik 10 Dec 2017 -- An assessment of the possibility of war - including the use of nuclear weapons - between North Korea and the United States has been described as a "strong and vicious cycle of confrontation," according to remarks made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Kim Jong Un Climbs Mt Paektu KCNA 09 Dec 2017 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, climbed Mt Paektu, the sublime mountain of revolution.
Kim Jong Un Inspects Samjiyon County KCNA 09 Dec 2017 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, gave field guidance to various units in Samjiyon County.
N Korea blames US 'nuclear blackmail' for rising tensions Press TV 09 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has blamed US "nuclear blackmail" for the surging tensions over its military program during talks with a senior UN official, but agreed to remain in regular contact with the world body.
UN political chief, DPRK officials agree Korean Peninsula faces 'most tense and dangerous' situation UN News 09 Dec 2017 -- In their meetings this week, the United Nations political chief and senior officials of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) shared the view that the Korean Peninsula faces the most tense and dangerous peace and security situation in the world.
Seoul Reportedly Approves Budget for Kim Jong-un 'Decapitation Unit' Sputnik 08 Dec 2017 -- The first tranche of funding has been approved to South Korea's recently created special forces 'decapitation unit', charged with liquidating the North Korean leadership and destroying key military facilities in the country in the event of war, local media report.
Russia's foreign minister censures Washington's provocation in Korean Peninsula Press TV 08 Dec 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has censured the joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, saying the drills could provoke North Korea to carry out more missile tests.
China calls on US, North Korea to tone down rhetoric Press TV 08 Dec 2017 -- China has urged the United States and North Korea to exercise restraint, reminding the sides that war would not resolve the long-standing issues between them.
China and Russia Urge Restraint, Diplomacy as Korean Crisis Worsens Sputnik 08 Dec 2017 -- Leaders from the foreign ministries of both China and Russia have called on North Korea and the United States to end the cycle of provocation that the DPRK recently claimed was making war on the Korean Peninsula inevitable.
China, S. Korea Look to Sync Approach on Pyongyang VOA 08 Dec 2017 -- Analysts say issues surrounding North Korea and tensions on the peninsula will be a top priority when South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits China next week.
War with US not a question of if but of when: North Korea Press TV 07 Dec 2017 -- North Korea says it does not seek war with the United States but Washington's threats against the North have made the outbreak of war in the Korean Peninsula an "established fact," and Pyongyang will not be hiding from a potential conflict.
North Korea: Likelihood of War With US 'Established Fact' VOA 07 Dec 2017 -- North Korea says a large joint military drill between South Korea and the United States has made "an outbreak of war" on the Korean peninsula "an established fact."
DPRK FM Spokesman Blasts American High-level Politicians for Making Reckless Remarks about DPRK KCNA 06 Dec 2017 -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK gave the following answer to a question raised by KCNA on Wednesday as regards the fact that high-level politicians of the U.S. are now constantly making reckless remarks about our country.
China warns against escalation on Korean Peninsula Press TV 06 Dec 2017 -- Chinese authorities have again warned against moves that could escalate the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, saying parties to the conflict should avoid actions that add to the already simmering tensions in the region.
South Korean Media: US B-1B Bombers to Fly Over Peninsula VOA 05 Dec 2017 -- American B-1B Lancer bombers will fly over the Korean Peninsula Wednesday in the combined air force exercise with South Korea, South Korean Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday citing an unidentified military source.
DPRK blasts U.S.-S. Korea joint air force exercises as "extremely reckless" People's Daily 05 Dec 2017 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday blasted as "extremely reckless" the ongoing U.S.-South Korean air force exercises, which are the largest ever in scale of their joint annual drills.
North Korea: US, South Korea drills all-out provocation Press TV 04 Dec 2017 -- Tensions simmer on the Korean peninsula as Pyongyang describes the US and South Korea's largest ever aerial drills as an "all-out provocation."
Red Line for North Korea Questioned Amid Massive War Games VOA 04 Dec 2017 -- As the United States and South Korean air forces on Monday launched their largest ever joint drills, questions are being raised whether North Korea's missile test has shown it has already crossed what Seoul deems a "red line" – having a nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missile –and what can be done about it.
Provincial Army-People Rallies Held to Hail Successful ICBM Test-fire KCNA 03 Dec 2017 -- There took place army-civilian joint meetings in South Phyongan, Hwanghae and Hamgyong provinces on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the great victory of completing the state nuclear force, the cause of building a rocket power, under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea.
U.S. and S. Korean Puppet Forces' Projected Aerial Drill Will Be Followed by Merciless Retaliation: CPRC Spokesman KCNA 03 Dec 2017 -- A spokesman for the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country of the DPRK (CPRC) released a statement on Sunday in connection with the fact that the U.S. and the south Korean puppet forces are going to launch the largest-ever joint aerial drill to "totally destroy" the DPRK on Dec. 4.
US Senator: Time to Move US Military Families Out of South Korea VOA 03 Dec 2017 -- Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said Sunday that time has come to start moving dependents of U.S. military personnel out of South Korea.
Threat of War With North Korea 'Increasing Every Day' - Trump's Security Adviser Sputnik 03 Dec 2017 -- The latest missile launch by North Korea has resulted in a new surge in tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. A security adviser to President Trump has called North Korea the "greatest immediate threat to the US" while the president has already called for new sanctions against Pyongyang.
FM Spokesman on Planned Joint Aerial Drill by U.S. and S. Korea KCNA 02 Dec 2017 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Saturday made public the following statement:
North Korea says Trump is 'begging for nuclear war' as Washington, Seoul prepare for massive drill Press TV 02 Dec 2017 -- North Korea says US President Donald Trump and his administration are "begging for nuclear war" as Washington and Seoul prepare for a massive air-force drill, in a show of force aimed at Pyongyang.
Army-People Gathering Held to Celebrate Test-fire of Hwasong-15 KCNA 02 Dec 2017 -- An army-people gathering took place here on Friday to celebrate the great victory with which the DPRK successfully accomplished the historic cause of completing the state nuclear force, the cause of building a rocket power, under the guidance of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Avoiding Armed Conflict on Korean Peninsula Most Important Task - Lavrov Sputnik 02 Dec 2017 -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has commented on the latest North Korean missile launch, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the pressure on Russian media in the US during the meeting with his Italian counterpart.
Strike Range of New N Korean Missile Reaches 13,000km - South Korea Military Sputnik 02 Dec 2017 -- The South Korean Defense Ministry has stated that the intercontinental ballistic missile recently tested by Pyongyang could potentially reach the territory of the United States.
Russia's foreign minister censures US 'bloodthirsty tirade' on North Korea Press TV 01 Dec 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has described threats to destroy North Korea by the United States as "a bloodthirsty tirade."
Pyongyang ready for peace talks if recognized as nuclear power: Report Press TV 01 Dec 2017 -- North Korea has reportedly expressed its readiness to take part in peace talks if the United States recognizes Pyongyang as a nuclear power.
Pentagon chief says diplomacy a viable option with North Korea Press TV 01 Dec 2017 -- US defense secretary James Mattis says he still has confidence in diplomacy to resolve tensions with North Korea and that Washington would be "unrelenting" in working through the United Nations.
Foreign Ministers to Discuss North Korea at UN VOA 01 Dec 2017 -- Japan's foreign minister is to preside over a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on December 15, to discuss North Korea's nuclear program, his nation's U.N. ambassador said Friday.

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