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Biden has little to entice Kim Jong Un to stop weapons tests

The last time a U.S. president visited Seoul in 2019, Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un agreed to restart nuclear talks during an impromptu meeting at the heavily fortified demilitarized zone.

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North Korea flaunts deadly ICBM weapons as Kim Jong Un vows to boost nuclear arsenal

A display of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missiles took place at a massive military parade where Kim Jong Un said that nuclear weapons will be built at the "fastest pace"

Daily Mirror

North Korea’s Kim Offers Rare Praise for South’s Departing Moon

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has thanked South Korea's outgoing president for trying to improve relations, a rare gesture of goodwill but one that analysts said may not be enough to head off growing tension between the two Koreas. The warm words from North Korea to President Moon Jae-in…

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Leaders of 2 Koreas exchange letters of hope amid tensions

The leaders of the rival Koreas have exchanged letters expressing hope for improved bilateral relations, which have plummeted amid a freeze in nuclear negotiations and North Korea’s accelerating weapons development

The Independent UK

S.Korea's incoming president Yoon meets visiting U.S. envoy on N.Korea -source

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol had a rare meeting on Tuesday with the visiting U.S. envoy on North Korea, a source familiar with the event said on Wednesday, as both sides seek to coordinate North Korea policy under Seoul's new government.

Reuters

US, S Korea urge North's return to talks after missile tests

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea says Washington and Seoul have agreed on the need for a strong response to Pyongyang’s recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country

The Independent UK

US Envoy Vows ‘Decisive Response’ to N.Korea Missile, Nuclear Tensions

The US envoy for North Korea said that Washington would act "responsibly and decisively" in response to "escalatory actions" after a series of test missile launches raised concerns that the North was preparing to resume nuclear testing. US Special Representative Sung Kim and his deputy, Jung Pak, met with South…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.S. envoy vows 'strongest possible deterrent' over N.Korea weapons tests

The United States and South Korea would maintain the "strongest possible joint deterrent" over North Korea's "escalatory actions", the U.S. envoy on North Korea said on Monday, amid concerns that Pyongyang was preparing to resume nuclear testing.

Reuters

North Korea's Kim attends parade honoring grandfather

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attended a massive civilian parade in the capital, Pyongyang, celebrating a milestone birth anniversary of his state-founding grandfather in which thousands marched in a choreographed display of loyalty to the Kim family

The Independent UK

N Korea celebrates founder's birthday; US prepares for provocations

North Korea celebrated the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder, while a United States aircraft carrier group was in waters east of the peninsula with Pyongyang poised for provocations that could include its first nuclear test since 2017.

Bangkok Post

U.S. special representative for N.Korea to visit Seoul to discuss missile launches

The U.S. envoy for North Korea will visit Seoul next week for meetings with South Korean counterparts to discuss the international response to the North's recent intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) launches, the State Department said.

Reuters

U.S. pushes U.N. to cut N.Korea oil imports, ban tobacco, blacklist Lazarus hackers

The United States is pushing the U.N. Security Council to further sanction North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches by banning tobacco and halving oil exports to the country and blacklisting the Lazarus hacking group, according to a draft resolution reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters

US official warns to expect imminent North Korea nuclear test

North Korea is prioritising ballistic missile programmes at expense of its citizens, US special envoy says

The Independent UK

S.Korea’s president-elect vows ‘strong deterrence’ amid N.Korea nuclear test signs

South Korea's president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday strong deterrence was crucial in the face of nuclear and missile threats from North Korea amid a renewed warning by a top U.S. envoy of a potential nuclear test as early as next week.

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North Korea may plan for nuclear test next week, US envoy says

North Korea might be considering conducting a nuclear test next week to coincide with national celebrations to mark the birthday of its deceased founder, the Biden administration’s point man for Pyongyang warned.

AFP

NKorea could hold nuclear test on coming anniversary: US envoy

Washington (AFP) - Pyongyang is ignoring US overtures for talks and could be planning its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years for its April 15 holiday, the State Department's top North Korea envoy said Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Warns of Nuclear Response if South Provokes It

For the second time this week, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated South Korea for touting its supposed preemptive strike capabilities against the North, saying her country’s nuclear forces would annihilate the South’s conventional forces if provoked. In a statement carried Tuesday by North Korea’s…

Reuters

U.S., Japanese, South Korean officials condemn North Korea's missile launch -State Dept

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim joined Japanese and South Korean officials in condemning Pyongyang's ballistic missile launch, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday.

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Reuters

North Korea caps month of tests with longest-range missile since 2017

North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step closer to resuming long-range testing.

AFP

North Korea hints at possible restart of nuclear or long-range missile tests

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea hinted Thursday it could resume its nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests, as top officials led by Kim Jong Un said the country was preparing for a "long-term confrontation" with the United States, state-run media reported.

Al Jazeera

North Korea says latest test involved tactical guided missiles

Leader Kim Jong Un has said ‘military muscle’ necessary for self-defence, but repeated weapons tests increase concern.

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