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North Korea to keep nuclear weapons 'forever', says foreign minister

North Korea's Foreign Minister declared that the country's nuclear weapons status is permanent and irreversible. This statement came after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. Choe emphasized that North Korea's nuclear status will not change regardless of external pressures. Meanwhile, South Korea aims to…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

South Korean President plans to call for phased denuclearisation of North Korea at UN

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will advocate phased denuclearisation at the UN. He believes a step-by-step approach is practical for resolving North Korea's nuclear issue. Both Seoul and Washington are willing to reengage with Pyongyang without preconditions. Lee also seeks to formally end the Korean War and explore peace…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic

North Korea says its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of “great significance,” with photos indicating it launched a missile previously described as hypersonic

The Independent UK · Sep 22

South Korea says North Korea has launched an additional projectile toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea has conducted an additional launch, firing a projectile toward the sea after launching a short-range ballistic missile earlier in the day

The Independent UK · Sep 20

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward the sea in its latest weapons display

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea from its eastern coast, South Korea said, amid a series of weapons tests and renewed tensions over US-South Korea military drills.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

North Korea launches 'suspected ballistic missile' into East Sea

In August, Trump told reporters that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had "57 very powerful nuclear weapons" as he once again touted the pair's relationship.

Euronews · Sep 20

‘Persisted and even increased’: Scientists say North Korea’s nuclear tests appear to be behind surprising seismic activity at the test site

"The Earth’s crust has a long memory."

We Got This Covered · Sep 19

South Korean president urges Trump dialogue with Pyongyang

Trump announced in August that he intended to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year as he once again touted the pair's relationship. Pyongyang has offered little response.

Euronews · Sep 18

South Korea court imposes $32.5m penalty on North Korea; will Pyongyang ever pay?

A South Korean court on Wednesday directed North Korea to pay $32.5 million to Seoul for blowing up a joint liaison office in 2020 after relations between the two countries further deteriorated following the collapse of nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington.

The Times of India · Sep 16

South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office

A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020

The Independent UK · Sep 16