July 2018 - North Korea Special Weapons News

North Korea Looms Large as Pompeo Heads to Asia Security Meeting VOA 31 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with his ASEAN counterparts in Singapore this week, promoting the Trump administration's vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, but concerns about North Korea may dominate the agenda.
US detects new activity at North Korean missile site Press TV 31 Jul 2018 -- US spy agencies say North Korea is possibly building more intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) capable of reaching the United States.
Seoul, Pyongyang Hold General-Level Military Talks - Reports Sputnik 31 Jul 2018 -- South Korea and North Korea held general-level military negotiations to discuss measures to ease tensions in border areas as part of an agreement reached at an inter-Korean summit in April, local media reported on Tuesday.
US Bottom Line on North Korea, Iran: Complete Denuclearization VOA 27 Jul 2018 -- Iran will likely have to agree to complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization in any future deal with the United States, just like North Korea, a top diplomatic official signaled Friday.
Trump Thanks North Korea for Return of US War Remains VOA 27 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump extended a word of gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Friday for returning to U.S. authorities what are believed to be the remains of 55 U.S. service members who were killed in the Korean War more than six decades ago.
North Korea appoints Ri Myong Su as new military chief Press TV 27 Jul 2018 -- North Korea has appointed a new military chief of staff as part of Pyongyang's leadership shake-up.
Trump Thanks Kim for 'Keeping His Word,' Returning Remains of US Service Members Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing on Friday that he wanted to thank North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for fulfilling his promise and returning the remains of some US service members who were killed in Korea.
Pyongyang 'Frustrated' Over Delay in Peace Treaty Signing to End Korean War Sputnik 27 Jul 2018 -- South and North Korea have been legally at war since the Korean War of 1950-1953, as neither party has signed a peace treaty. The 1953 Korean armistice agreement, however, provided for the suspension of open hostilities and a fixed demarcation line with a buffer zone.
North Korea to transfer US soldiers' remains on Friday: Report Press TV 26 Jul 2018 -- North Korea will on Friday hand over the remains of an unspecified number of American soldiers killed in the Korean War, a report says.
Experts Skeptical of N. Korean Denuclearization Gestures VOA 26 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added to growing skepticism about North Korea's commitment to eliminate its nuclear weapons arsenal, while testifying at a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
Pompeo: US Engaged in 'Patient Diplomacy' With North Korea Sputnik 26 Jul 2018 -- The United States is engaged in patient diplomacy with North Korea, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday.
Talks Held between Vice Foreign Ministers of DPRK and China KCNA 25 Jul 2018 -- Talks were held between Ri Kil Song, vice foreign minister of the DPRK, and Kong Xuanyou, vice foreign minister of China, at the People's Palace of Culture Wednesday.
North Korea's Dismantlement of Satellite Launching Station Can be Reversed Sputnik 25 Jul 2018 -- Despite recent reports showing North Korea's initiative to dismantle its Sohae Satellite Launching Station, US intelligence sources have indicated that all efforts put forth could be reversed.
Pompeo: North Korea Still Making Fuel for Nuclear Bombs VOA 25 Jul 2018 -- North Korea is still producing fuel for nuclear bombs despite pledges to give up its nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
South Korea to reduce deployment along North's border Press TV 24 Jul 2018 -- The South Korean Defense Ministry has announced that it plans to provisionally reduce guard posts and equipment along the demilitarized zone separating North and South Koreas, amid a de-escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
S. Korea Considers Withdrawing Some Forces from Demilitarized Zone VOA 24 Jul 2018 -- South Korea is considering withdrawing some forces from the demilitarized zone separating it from North Korea in the first step towards transforming the area into a "peace zone."
Satellite Images Show North Korea Dismantling Ballistic Missile Facility RFE/RL 24 Jul 2018 -- Satellite images indicate North Korea has begun dismantling key facilities at a site used to develop engines for ballistic missiles, in a first step toward fulfilling a pledge made to U.S. President Donald Trump, a Washington think tank said on July 23.
N Korea Dismantling Facilities at Intercontinental Missile Launch Site – Reports Sputnik 24 Jul 2018 -- North Korea began to dismantle facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station in the province of North Pyongan where the intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-15 was tested, the 38 North media outlet reported Tuesday.
Trump 'Appreciates' Signs N. Korea Dismantling Launch Site VOA 24 Jul 2018 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised recent satellite images showing North Korea beginning the dismantling of key facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station on the country's northwest coast.
Monitoring Group: N. Korea Dismantling Key Parts of Launch Site VOA 24 Jul 2018 -- The U.S.-based North Korea monitoring group 38 North said recent satellite images show North Korea has begun dismantling key facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station on the country's northwest coast.
Declaration of Termination of War Is First Process for Peace: KCNA Commentary KCNA 24 Jul 2018 -- There are growing voices demanding the adoption of declaration on the termination of war in south Korea.
'Belts Tightened': With Sanction Relief Hopes Waning, North Korea Warns Populace Sputnik 23 Jul 2018 -- North Korean state media has renewed warnings to the population that belt-tightening might be in the near future, fanning fears that denuclearization talks with the US, stalled since mid-June, might never actually lead to the repeal of economic sanctions against the East Asian country.
Advisory Released on Sanctions Risks for Businesses With Supply Chain Links to North Korea US Dept. of State 23 Jul 2018 -- The U.S. Department of State, with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is issuing this advisory to highlight the sanctions evasion tactics used by North Korea that could expose businesses – including manufacturers, buyers, and service providers – to sanctions compliance risks under U.S. or United Nations sanctions authorities.
Trump 'Very Happy' with North Korea Nuclear Weapons Talks VOA 23 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday that he is "very happy" with the pace of ongoing negotiations with North Korea to end Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, rebuffing news accounts to the contrary.
North Korea's Nuclear Production Capability Still Intact - US Commander Sputnik 22 Jul 2018 -- The United States has not recorded "a complete shutdown" of nuclear materials' production in North Korea, US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Vincent Brooks said.
Trump Growing Frustrated Over Lack of Progress with Pyongyang - Reports Sputnik 22 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has requested daily briefings and updates on progress with North Korea and is looking forward to the end of Pyongyang's nuclear program, The Washington Post reported.
US Military Sees Change in N. Korea; Others Skeptical VOA 21 Jul 2018 -- A top U.S. military official called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "a man of his word" while backing up assertions by other key officials that talks with Pyongyang are making progress.
South Korea says North has shown 'clear commitment' to denuclearization Press TV 20 Jul 2018 -- South Korea's foreign minister says North Korea has shown a "clear commitment" to complete denuclearization amid attempts by the United States to pressure Pyongyang.
North Korea unlikely to denuclearize in 1 year: US intelligence chief Press TV 20 Jul 2018 -- The United States' intelligence chief says North Korea is unlikely to denuclearize in one year, even though Pyongyang can, according to him, "technically" do so and as another US official has claimed it can.
Russia, China Block U.S. Bid At UN To Halt Fuel Deliveries To North Korea RFE/RL 20 Jul 2018 -- Russia and China are blocking a U.S. effort at the United Nations to halt all deliveries of refined oil products to North Korea amid charges that Pyongyang is smuggling fuel into the country, diplomats say.
Pompeo Urges Nations to Keep Pressuring N. Korea VOA 20 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Friday that the international community must continue to keep the pressure on North Korea to denuclearize.
Statement by the President The White House 20 Jul 2018
U.S. reiterates no timelines for DPRK's denuclearization People's Daily 19 Jul 2018 -- The United States has no timelines for the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the State Department reiterated on Wednesday.
Kim Jong-un Unexpectedly Recalls Senior Overseas Envoys to Pyongyang - Reports Sputnik 19 Jul 2018 -- The country only had 43 ambassadorial meetings since foundation of the country in 1948.
US Digs in for Long-Term North Korea Nuclear Talks VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- The North Korea denuclearization progress has stalled as pressure from economic sanctions appears to be easing, and after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that North Korea is no longer a nuclear threat.
Russia, China Delay US Push for Halt of Refined Petroleum to North Korea VOA 19 Jul 2018 -- Russia and China have requested more time to consider a U.S. request to stop deliveries of refined petroleum products to North Korea, diplomats said Thursday.
Beijing reports major drop in trade with Pyongyang as sanctions hold Press TV 18 Jul 2018 -- Latest trade figures show China's imports from North Korea in June plunged by 92.6 percent compared to the same period last year with officials blaming UN sanctions against Pyongyang for the record low level of trade between the two countries.
Trump says 'no time limit' for North Korea denuclearization Press TV 18 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump says he does not want to rush to denuclearize North Korea under a deal he reached with Kim Jong-un last month, a shift in tone from when the US leader said the process would begin very soon.
S.Korea, DPRK completely restores military hotline in western region People's Daily 17 Jul 2018 -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) completely restored a military hotline in the western region, allowing the military authorities of the two sides to contact through phone call and fax, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday.
General Officer-Level Talks Between the United States and the DPRK on the Repatriation of Remains US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2018 -- On Sunday, July 15, representatives from the United States held the first General Officer-level talks with the DPRK since 2009. They met to discuss the return of U.S. service members' remains missing since the Korean War.
NATO urges continued pressure on North Korea Press TV 12 Jul 2018 -- Leaders of the NATO member states have called on the international community to maintain "decisive pressure" on North Korea to force it to abandon its military nuclear program, including by fully implementing existing United Nations (UN) sanctions.
North Korea a No-Show for Talks With US on Korean War Dead VOA 12 Jul 2018 -- North Korea failed to show up Thursday for talks with U.S. officials on returning the remains of American war dead from the Korean War in the early 1950s, a new sign of tension between the two countries.
Potato vs Pompeo: Kim Jong Un Reportedly Visited Farm Instead of US Diplomat Sputnik 11 Jul 2018 -- During US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent visit to North Korea, which a anonymous White House source has said went "as bad as it could have," Kim Jong Un reportedly blew off the diplomat in favor of a trip to a potato farm.
Visiting North Korea, UN relief chief spotlights funding shortfall to meet humanitarian needs UN News 11 Jul 2018 -- The United Nations is seeking to raise $111 million to meet humanitarian needs in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), where millions of people face malnutrition, a shortage medicines, and lack of access to safe drinking water, the Organization's top relief official said on Wednesday.
China Rebuffs Trump's Blame in North Korea Denuclearization Fallout VOA 11 Jul 2018 -- China refused to take the blame for a setback in North Korea's path toward denuclearization as bilateral talks between Washington and Pyongyang went sour during U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit there over the weekend.
South Korea scraps drill amid diplomacy with North Press TV 10 Jul 2018 -- South Korea says it is canceling an annual government mobilization drill this year as part of a suspended joint exercise with the United States but would hold a version of that drill later on its own.
North Korea: 'Time to talk human rights', says UN expert UN News 10 Jul 2018 -- A United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday urged North Korea to open a dialogue with him in parallel to the ongoing diplomatic efforts being undertaken on peace and denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
Trump Confident N. Korea Will Honor 'Contract' to Denuclearize VOA 09 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has "confidence" North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will "honor the contract we signed" for Pyongyang to denuclearize and alleged that China may be exerting negative pressure on the deal "because of our posture on Chinese trade."
DPRK, U.S. need process of narrowing difference in initial denuke talks: S. Korean minister People's Daily 09 Jul 2018 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States would need the process of narrowing difference in initial negotiations for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's unification minister said Monday.
DPRK regrets U.S. "gangster-like" attitude at high-level talks People's Daily 09 Jul 2018 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) lashed out at the U.S. "gangster-like" attitude when demanding denuclearization at the high-level talks between the two countries on Friday and Saturday, saying it was "no doubt regrettable."
Lindsey Graham blames China for North Korea's rebuke Press TV 09 Jul 2018 -- US Senator Lindsey Graham says China may have pressured North Korea to take a harder line against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the latest round of denuclearization talks in Pyongyang.
Trump Express Confidence Kim Will Honor Contract Signed in Singapore Sputnik 09 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump said in a statement on Monday that he is confident North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will honor both the contract they signed and their handshake at last month's summit in Singapore when it comes to denuclearization.
Defector Claims DPRK Sought $1Bln From Israel to Stop Iran, Syria Missile Deals Sputnik 09 Jul 2018 -- A former North Korean diplomat and interpreter has alleged that North Korea's ambassador to Sweden made Tel Aviv the offer in 1999.
U.S. Delegation Leaves KCNA 08 Jul 2018 -- A delegation of the United States of America led by State Secretary Mike Pompeo left here Saturday after finishing the DPRK-U.S. high-level talks.
Mike Pompeo urges North Korea to follow example of Vietnam Press TV 08 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged North Korea to follow the example of Vietnam, saying President Donald Trump believed Pyongyang could replicate Hanoi's path to normal relations with Washington and to prosperity.
US to maintain North Korea sanctions as talks seem to falter Press TV 08 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says American sanctions on North Korea will remain in place, as talks between Washington and Pyongyang seem to have hit a snag.
Pompeo Urges North Korea to Follow Vietnam's Path in Relations With US Sputnik 08 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hailed on Sunday US-Vietnam shared stance on a number of international problems, in particular, the North Korean issue.
North Korea Confirms Commitment to Denuclearization - Pompeo Sputnik 08 Jul 2018 -- Speaking in Tokyo after holding meetings in Pyongyang, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Washington would continue enforcing sanctions until North Korea achieves final denuclearization.
Pompeo: N. Korea Could Have Ties With US Like Vietnam VOA 08 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged North Korea on Sunday to replicate Vietnam in forging a new relationship with the United States, much like Hanoi has done more than four decades after the Vietnam War against the U.S. ended.
Pompeo Hopeful About North Korea Talks, but Sanctions Stay VOA 08 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says sanctions will remain in place on North Korea "until final, fully verified denuclearization as agreed to by Chairman Kim (Jong Un) occurs."
U.S. Delegation for DPRK-U.S. High-level Talks Here KCNA 07 Jul 2018 -- A delegation of the United States of America led by State Secretary Mike Pompeo arrived in Pyongyang Friday.
FM Spokesman on DPRK-U.S. High-level Talks KCNA 07 Jul 2018 -- A spokesman of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Saturday released the following statement:
Pompeo claims North Korea talks 'very productive' Press TV 07 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has described his negotiations with officials in North Korea on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal as "very productive".
US, North Korea get down to 'nitty gritty' in nuclear talks Press TV 07 Jul 2018 -- US and North Korean officials have formed working groups to deal with "nitty gritty stuff," including verification of efforts to achieve denuclearization, according to a US State Department spokeswoman.
US Has 3 Main Requirements for North Korea in Denuclearization Talks - Reports Sputnik 07 Jul 2018 -- US State Secretary Mike Pompeo expressed his desire to reach three main goals: North Korea's denuclearization, the guarantees of the country's political order and the return of the remains of the US soldiers killed during the Korean War (1950-1953), the Kyodo News agency reported.
Pompeo: Talks With North Korean Officials Made Progress VOA 07 Jul 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ended two days of talks Saturday with North Korean officials. He said they "had many hours of productive conversations" and there was "progress on almost all of the central issues."
US Secretary of State Pompeo in Pyongyang for nuclear talks Press TV 06 Jul 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in North Korea to press Pyongyang for a "more detailed commitment" to denuclearization following Kim Jong-un's historic summit with President Donald Trump.
Inter-Korean Basketball Games for Reunification Opens in Pyongyang KCNA 05 Jul 2018 -- North-south basketball games for reunification opened in Pyongyang.
'If not for me, we would now be at war with North Korea!': Trump Press TV 03 Jul 2018 -- US President Donald Trump has said talks with North Korea are going well, just days after Trump declared the country an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to American national security, despite a historic recent summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Trump Says Talks with North Korea are 'Going Well' VOA 03 Jul 2018 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks to end North Korea's nuclear program are "going well" despite concerns Pyongyang may be actually bolstering its nuclear and missile facilities.
Pompeo to Head to N. Korea as White House Claims 'Progress' VOA 03 Jul 2018 -- Amid concerns North Korea appears to be bolstering – rather than dismantling its nuclear and missile facilities, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week will make a third trip to Pyongyang.
Pompeo to leave for DPRK on July 5 People's Daily 03 Jul 2018 -- The White House said Monday that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will head for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on July 5 for talks.
Japan Reduces Alert Level for North Korean Ballistic Missile Launches - Reports Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- Japan has lowered its alert level for North Korean ballistic missile launches amid the easing of tensions that resulted from the landmark June 12 summit between the US and North Korean leaders, the Kyodo news agency reported Monday, citing government sources.
Kim visits factory bordering China, arousing investment expectation People's Daily 02 Jul 2018 -- After three high-profile visits to China since March, North Korea leader Kim Jong-un made a rare yet well-publicized visit to a cosmetic factory in a China-North Korea border town in North Korea.
U.S. to propose denuclearization plan to DPRK: Bolton People's Daily 02 Jul 2018 -- The United States was going to propose a program about the denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton on Sunday.
New Trump-Kim Meeting Rumored, Pompeo Leaving Soon for Third North Korea Visit Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- The White House announced Monday that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be leaving for North Korea on July 5, marking his third visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Satellite Images Show North Korea Expanding Missile Facility - Reports Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- North Korea is completing the works on expanding its plant producing solid-fuel ballistic missiles, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing satellite images.
US, North Korean Officials Hold Meeting in Demilitarized Zone – Reports Sputnik 02 Jul 2018 -- A team of US officials held a meeting with North Korean officials at the Panmunjom border village in the demilitarized zone, according to media reports.
US devises plan to dismantle N Korea nuclear program in a year: Bolton Press TV 01 Jul 2018 -- The United States has devised a plan to demolish North Korea's nuclear weapons program within a year, White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has said.
US: North Korea Could Dismantle Nuclear Program within a Year VOA 01 Jul 2018 -- U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said Sunday he believes that most of North Korea's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs can be dismantled within a year.
Two Koreas resume naval communications after a decade Press TV 01 Jul 2018 -- North and South Korea have reopened a bilateral naval communication channel, with vessels from the two countries now making radio contact for the first time in over a decade.
Kim Reportedly Asked Xi to Help Lifting Sanctions, Seeking China's Support Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has appealed to Chinese President Xi Jinping to help get sanctions against Pyongyang removed during their June meeting in Beijing, the Japanese Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
South Korea, North Korea Resume Maritime Communication Hot Line Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- South Korea and North Korea resumed the maritime communication hot line in order to prevent possible incidents, local media reported on Sunday.
US Intelligence Believes DPRK Going to Conceal Part of Nuclear Arsenal – Reports Sputnik 01 Jul 2018 -- The US intelligence believes that North Korea is not going to fully destroy its nuclear arsenal and looking for the ways to conceal some of its weapons, US media reported.

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July 2018 - North Korea Special Weapons News