January 2019 - North Korea Special Weapons News

Pompeo says second Trump-Kim meeting to occur "someplace in Asia" People's Daily 31 Jan 2019 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the second meeting between the leaders of Washington and Pyongyang will take place "someplace in Asia."
US-North Korean Nuclear Talks Making Only Limited Progress, Envoy Says VOA 31 Jan 2019 -- The U.S. has made only limited progress with North Korea on nuclear talks, Washington's North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun acknowledged Thursday.
FBI Sting Hits N Korea Software That Secretly Links Vulnerable PCs for Hacking Sputnik 31 Jan 2019 -- Users of compromised computers are being notified of a North Korean botnet called Joanap, which creates vulnerable networks for the Pyongyang's hackers, the US Department of Justice said in a press release.
Justice Department Announces Court-Authorized Efforts to Map and Disrupt Botnet Used by North Korean Hackers US Dept. of Justice 30 Jan 2019 -- The Justice Department today announced an extensive effort to map and further disrupt, through victim notifications, the Joanap botnet – a global network of numerous infected computers under the control of North Korean hackers that was used to facilitate other malicious cyber activities.
Washington Post: Russia Offered To Build Nuke Plant For North Korea RFE/RL 30 Jan 2019 -- The Washington Post is reporting that Russian officials have made a secret proposal to build North Korea a nuclear power plant in exchange for dismantling its weapons programs.
Road Map to Denuclearization Key to Second Trump-Kim Summit VOA 29 Jan 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un must agree on a road map to denuclearization at their second summit to avoid the vague agreement that came out of their initial meeting, experts said.
Trump Admin Divided in Approach to Second Denuclearization Talks with DPRK Sputnik 29 Jan 2019 -- As the Trump administration readies an economic package of seized assets as well as aid to encourage North Korea to accept the US program for denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, intelligence community leaders are casting doubt on the possibility that Pyongyang would ever truly give up its nuclear weapons.
US, S Korea to Downsize Military Drills Amid N Korea Denuclearisation - Reports Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The United States and South Korea will decrease the scale of their regular joint military exercises, scheduled for spring, in order to facilitate Pyongyang's denuclearization process, NHK World-Japan broadcaster reported on Monday.
Xi and his wife meet senior DPRK official, watch art performance People's Daily 28 Jan 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan on Sunday met with Ri Su Yong, a senior official from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and watched a performance by DPRK artists.
North Korea's Kim says 'believes in' US President Trump ahead of 2nd summit Press TV 24 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he "believes in" American President Donald Trump, expressing his satisfaction with the progress in talks between officials from the two countries about a second summit to be held between him and the US president.
Tokyo Detects Alleged Illegal Oil Transfer Violating Sanctions Against N Korea Sputnik 24 Jan 2019 -- The Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement that a suspected ship-to-ship oil transfer took place near Shanghai and involved a North Korean tanker, thus violating the UN sanctions against the country.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Meets Delegation to 2nd DPRK-U.S. High-level Talks KCNA 24 Jan 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, met the delegation to the second DPRK-U.S. high-level talks that had visited Washington D.C. of the United States.
North Korea's Kim Received Letter From Trump - Reports Sputnik 24 Jan 2019 -- The deputy chair of North Korean Workers' Party's central committee, Kim Yong Chol, who recently returned from the United States where he held high-level talks, handed US President Donald Trump's letter over to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, local media reported on Thursday.
U.S. Intelligence Strategy Sees 'Diverse' Threats From Russia, China, and North Korea RFE/RL 23 Jan 2019 -- A major U.S. intelligence report released in Washington on January 22 says Russia's efforts to expand its influence and the modernization of China's military are among the "ever more diverse" threats facing the United States.
North Korea Has 20 Undeclared Missile Operating Bases – Report Sputnik 22 Jan 2019 -- DPRK has at least 20 missile operating bases, with one of them serving as a missile headquarters, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) which was published on Monday.
S.Korean FM, Pompeo hold phone talks over 2nd DPRK-U.S. summit People's Daily 21 Jan 2019 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held phone talks Monday morning over the second summit between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States, according to Seoul's Foreign Ministry.
A Complicated Path to Denuclearization as Trump-Kim Summit Nears VOA 21 Jan 2019 -- Despite the Trump administration asserting there's been ongoing progress in talks with North Korea over its commitment to denuclearize, it is unclear what has been achieved ahead of the U.S. announced summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
2nd Trump-Kim summit expected to be held in Vietnam: report People's Daily 21 Jan 2019 -- The second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is expected to take place in Vietnam, with three candidate cities being under consideration, U.S. media reported Sunday.
US President Trump Upbeat About New Meeting With North Korea's Kim - Pence Sputnik 20 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump feels optimistic about his next meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and expects real progress on denuclearization, his vice president said Sunday.
White House says 2nd Trump-Kim summit to happen "near the end of February" People's Daily 19 Jan 2019 -- The White House said Friday that the second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), "will take place near the end of February."
US, N Korea Officials Hold First 'Productive' High-Level Meeting - State Dept Sputnik 19 Jan 2019 -- Since the historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un in June, the denuclearization talks have reportedly stalled, with Pyongyang demanding immediate sanctions relief and Washington urging North Korea to take more steps to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure.
Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With DPRK Vice Chairman Kim Yong Chol US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2019
Second Trump-Kim Summit Planned for Late February VOA 18 Jan 2019 -- The White House has announced that a second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be held at the end of February, at a place to be announced "at a later date."
Trump to meet N Korea's Kim in February: White House Press TV 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in February for the second time after they held their first summit in Singapore last year, says the White House.
Top North Korean official in US to prepare new Trump-Kim summit Press TV 18 Jan 2019 -- A senior official from North Korea is in Washington for a rare visit, during which he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump as the two countries seek to finalize a new summit aimed at denuclearization.
US-North Korea Summit Scheduled for Late February - White House Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed in principle to meet near the end of February, the White House announced Friday.
Trump's new missile policy deems North Korea 'a threat' Press TV 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump has unveiled a revamped missile policy that deems North Korea an "extraordinary threat," months after a historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to tensions between the two countries.
US Puts Intl Security at Risk Claiming Russia Provided Missile Tech to N Korea Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The US Defense Department has unveiled a new plan to strengthen and expand the US missile defense capabilities on land, sea and in space amid fears of sparking a nuclear crisis with Russia and China.
North Korean, Iranian Missiles Remain a Significant Concern for US - Pentagon Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The missile capabilities of US adversaries such as North Korea and Iran continue to play a significant role in America's defense strategy, acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Thursday during the rollout of the 2019 Missile Defense Review.
Second Trump-Kim Summit May Take Place in Vietnam in March, April - Reports Sputnik 17 Jan 2019 -- Japanese Foreign Minister, US State Secretary Discuss North Korean Issue
US Still Awaits Concrete Steps From North Korea on its Nuclear Program - Pence Sputnik 16 Jan 2019 -- The United States is still waiting for North Korea to take specific moves aimed at halting its nuclear program, US Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday.
Experts: N. Korean Human Rights Issue Remains Dire, Must be Part of Ongoing Talks VOA 16 Jan 2019 -- United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in North Korea, Tomas Quintana, visited South Korea last week to discuss the ongoing issues north of the demilitarized zone.
S. Korea Removes 'Enemy' Reference to N. Korea in New Defense Report VOA 15 Jan 2019 -- South Korea has dropped a reference to North Korea as its "enemy" in the military's updated policy document, reflecting President Moon Jae-in's initiative in achieving détente with Pyongyang.
No Force Can Reverse Advance of DPRK: Rodong Sinmun KCNA 15 Jan 2019 -- It is the truth proved by history that any obstacle and challenge can never check the just cause of the Korean people, Rodong Sinmun Tuesday says in an article.
Outside Forces' Interference and Intervention Should Never Be Allowed KCNA 15 Jan 2019 -- We will never tolerate the interference and intervention of outside forces that stand in the way of national reconciliation, unity and reunification, said Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un in his historic New Year Address.
High-level DPRK-U.S. talks expected to be held this week to discuss 2nd summit: S.Korean media People's Daily 15 Jan 2019 -- High-level talks between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States were expected to be held in Washington this week to discuss the second DPRK-U.S. summit, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday citing diplomatic sources.
US, North Korea to hold high-level talks this week: Sources Press TV 15 Jan 2019 -- Senior officials from the United States and North Korea are expected to hold a meeting in Washington later this week to discuss a second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, following a prolonged deadlock in denuclearization talks, sources say.
Pyongyang Urges to Stop Foreign Military Exercises on Korean Peninsula - Envoy Sputnik 15 Jan 2019 -- Pyongyang calls for abandoning military exercises involving foreign forces on the Korean Peninsula, North Korean Ambassador to Russia Kim Hyun Joong said Tuesday.
Trump Sends Letter to North Korean Leader Amid Preparations for Summit - Reports Sputnik 15 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump last week sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un amid ongoing preparations for the two leaders' second summit, the CNN broadcaster reported on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the matter.
US Offered North Korea to Conduct Summit in Vietnam in Mid-February - Reports Sputnik 13 Jan 2019 -- US administration has offered North Korea to hold the next meeting of the two countries' leaders in Vietnam in mid-February, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Sunday.
Key consensuses lift DPRK ties People's Daily 11 Jan 2019 -- President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, reached important consensuses after holding talks on Tuesday and Wednesday during Kim's fourth trip to China in less than a year.
'Critical test' for North Korea's Government as civilian suffering remains rife, warns UN rights expert UN News 11 Jan 2019 -- The human rights situation in Democratic People's Republic of Korea – DPRK - remains "extremely serious", and along with international demands for denuclearization, this constitutes a "a critical test" for the year ahead, a senior UN-appointed expert said on Friday.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Returns Home KCNA 10 Jan 2019 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, returned home after successfully wrapping up his historic China visit.
Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Visits China KCNA 10 Jan 2019 -- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission (SAC) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited the People's Republic of China (PRC) from January 7 to 10, Juche 108 (2019) at the invitation of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and president of the PRC.
Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un hold talks, reaching important consensus People's Daily 10 Jan 2019 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chinese president, on Tuesday held talks with Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), who arrived in Beijing on the same day for a visit to China.
Second Trump-Kim summit imminent: South Korea's Moon Press TV 10 Jan 2019 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he thinks a second meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is "imminent."
China, North Korea laud Kim's visit to Beijing Global Times 10 Jan 2019 -- Beijing and Pyongyang on Thursday hailed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to China as a significant trip to make "new contributions" to the bilateral ties that opened a new chapter in 2018.
South Korea's Moon Says Next DPRK Leader Kim's Visit to Seoul to Happen Soon Sputnik 10 Jan 2019 -- South Korean president Moon Jae-in announced on Thursday that he second US-North Korea summit as well as DPRK leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Seoul would take place "soon".
N Korean leader 'concerned' about impasse in denuclearization talks with US Press TV 10 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he is "concerned" about what he calls a "deadlock" in denuclearization negotiations with the United States, whose president is to meet him in the near future.
Xi Hopes North Korea, US 'Meet Each Other Half-Way' - Reports Sputnik 10 Jan 2019 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is visiting his country, that he hopes North Korea and the US will "meet each other halfway" in their next round of negotiations, Xinhua reported Thursday.
Chinese, North Korean Leaders Agree to Continue Strengthening Bilateral Ties Sputnik 10 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to continue developing bilateral relations and contributing to regional prosperity, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Kim Jong Un Leaves Beijing after Brief Visit VOA 09 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed back home after a two-day visit to China and talks with President Xi Jinping.
S. Korea to offer antiviral medication to DPRK in humanitarian aid People's Daily 09 Jan 2019 -- South Korea decided Tuesday to offer about 200,000 doses of Tamiflu antiviral medication to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in humanitarian aid.
S.Korea welcomes DPRK leader's visit to China People's Daily 09 Jan 2019 -- South Korea's presidential Blue House on Tuesday welcomed the visit by Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to China, as it was anticipated to contribute to building peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Election of Deputies to SPA to Be Called in DPRK KCNA 09 Jan 2019 -- The Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK decided to call an election of deputies to the 14th SPA on March 10, Juche 108 (2019), according to Article 90 of the Socialist Constitution of the DPRK.
North Korea leader ends China visit as Trump summit looms Press TV 09 Jan 2019 -- Kim Jong-un's train has left Beijing after the North Korean leader visited China on a trip ahead of his expected summit with US President Donald Trump.
North Korea's Kim in China for 4th summit with President Xi Press TV 08 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, only days after warning he would take an "alternative path" if the United States kept his country under pressure and sanctions.
Kim Jong-un Accompanied by N Korean US Negotiator in Beijing Visit - Reports Sputnik 08 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, during a visit to Beijing, is being accompanied, apart from his wife Ri Sol-ju, by North Korea's Vice Chairman Kim Yong-chol, who is in charge of the nuclear talks with the United States, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday.
North Korea's Kim Visits Beijing Amid US-China Trade Talks VOA 08 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in Beijing this week, his fourth visit in a less than a year. The trip comes as Chinese and U.S. officials held a second day of trade talks and as Kim prepares for a second possible meeting with President Donald Trump.
Kim Jong Un Makes Visit to China at Beijing's Invitation Sputnik 08 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China on Monday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his fourth summit with Xi. This visit is expected to last from January 7 to January 10, according to state media.
'Negotiating a Location': Trump, Kim Teams Pinning Down Next Meeting Point Sputnik 07 Jan 2019 -- US State Department and North Korean officials have met multiple times in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss the location of the next summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to anonymous diplomatic sources in Seoul and Washington.
North Korean Leader Presumably Entered China for Summit - Reports Sputnik 07 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may be on his way to Beijing for a summit, since a special train for North Korean high-ranking officials, including Kim, has crossed the border between North Korea and China, South Korean Hankyoreh reported on Monday, citing an unnamed source in the South Korean presidential administration.
Coal Production on Increase in DPRK KCNA 05 Jan 2019 -- In hearty response to the New Year Address made by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, coal mines in the DPRK are seething with zeal for increased production.
DPRK leader's letter to Trump to play positive role: S.Korea's Blue House People's Daily 03 Jan 2019 -- The letter by Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), to U.S. President Donald Trump will play a positive role in denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and building lasting peace, South Korea's presidential Blue House said Thursday.
Some S. Koreans Eager to Welcome Kim Jong Un to Seoul VOA 03 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted peace and prosperity in his annual New Year's address, and while he did not make the much-anticipated trip to Seoul in 2018, some local residents are hopeful the visit could still come soon and promote greater ties between the two nations.
Resumption of inter-Korean cooperation projects possible through int'l community: S. Korean ministry People's Daily 02 Jan 2019 -- The resumption of cooperation projects between South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) would be possible through cooperation with the international community, Seoul's unification ministry said on Wednesday.
'We Will Set That Up': Trump to Meet With Kim in 'Not Too Distant Future' Sputnik 02 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump said during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday that he has received a letter from North Korea's Chairman Kim Jong-un and will likely have another summit with him in the foreseeable future.
'Korean Peninsula Problem Back on Dialogue' - China Praises US, N Korea Efforts Sputnik 02 Jan 2019 -- China supports Washington's and Pyongyang's efforts toward boosting mutual trust, and promoting denuclearization and political settlement to the situation on the Korean Peninsula, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang, said on Wednesday, commenting on US and North Korean leaders' pledges to continue dialogue.
'North Korea Will Not Make, Test Nuclear Weapons': Trump Ready to Meet Kim Sputnik 02 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday that he was ready to denuclearise the country and continue dialogue with Washington and Seoul to resolve the tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump Says He Expects to Meet Again Soon With North Korea's Kim VOA 02 Jan 2019 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he received a "great letter" from Kim Jong Un and will likely meet with the North Korean leader in the near future.
Kim's New Year Address Signals He's Willing to Deal or Walk Away VOA 02 Jan 2019 -- Sitting in a leather chair, wearing a western-style suit, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his annual address to the nation January 1. He announced he was ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump anytime to continue talks on denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, but warned Pyongyang may take a "new path" if U.S. sanctions and pressure against the country continue.
New Year Address of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un KCNA 01 Jan 2019 -- The following is the full text of the New Year Address made by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un on January 1, 2019:
Seoul Welcomes Kim's New Year Address - Reports Sputnik 01 Jan 2019 -- The office of South Korean President Moon Jae-in has welcomed the New Year's address by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a signal of his commitment to resolve the crisis on the peninsula, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the relevant statement.
North Korea's leader warns of 'new path' if US pushes ahead with unilateral demands Press TV 01 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he is open to meeting US President Donald Trump anytime for more talks on denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, but warned that Pyongyang may take "a new path" if Washington keeps the country under pressure and sanctions.
North Korea Warns Of 'New Path' If U.S. Insists On Sanctions RFE/RL 01 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country could seek a "new path" in relations with the United States "if the U.S. does not keep its promise made in front of the whole world…and insists on sanctions and pressures on our republic."
North Korea Says it Will Change Tactics if US Continues with Sanctions VOA 01 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is warning that the current goodwill with the United States could end if Washington continues to impose sanctions to force his regime to denuclearize.
Kim: N. Korea Could Look at 'New Paths' for Defense if Sanctions Persist VOA 01 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is hinting that the goodwill established with the United States in 2018 may not continue into 2019.
Kim Says N Korea's 'New Path' Inevitable if US Insists on Unilateral Action Sputnik 01 Jan 2019 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned Washington Tuesday during his New Year's speech not to test Pyongyang's patience with sanctions and pressure.

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