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North Korea 'paves the way' for more nuclear tests, U.N. report says

Asia Pacific Aug 6, 2022

North Korea 'paves the way' for more nuclear tests, U.N. report says

Pyongyang made preparations for a nuclear test during the first six months of this year, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations report.

U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire military drills in South Korea since 2019

Asia Pacific Jul 25, 2022

U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire military drills in South Korea since 2019

The drills come as the allies announced they would resume other live field training during joint exercises scaled back because of COVID-19 and efforts to reduce tension with the North.

North Korea promotes nuclear envoy as Kim vows 'power for power' military

Asia Pacific Jun 11, 2022

North Korea promotes nuclear envoy as Kim vows 'power for power' military

Choe Son Hui, long a key member of Pyongyang's team negotiating over its nuclear program with the United States, was named foreign minister, state news agency KCNA said.

South Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste Pyongyang's missile tests, urging return to talks

Asia Pacific Jun 8, 2022

South Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste Pyongyang's missile tests, urging return to talks

The first three-way meeting of the countries' No. 2 diplomats since November has highlighted the urgency and gravity of North Korea's intensifying weapons tests.

Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests

Asia Pacific / Politics May 22, 2022

Biden says 'hello' to North Korea's Kim amid tensions over weapons tests

Biden's goal to reinforce U.S. leadership across Asia has been dogged by fears the unpredictable, nuclear-armed North could conduct a weapons test while he is in the region.

Yoon and Biden stress trilateral cooperation with Japan to deter North Korea

Asia Pacific / Politics May 21, 2022

Yoon and Biden stress trilateral cooperation with Japan to deter North Korea

The two leaders also shared concerns about the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the reclusive country and vowed to provide assistance by working with the international community.

North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS May 19, 2022

North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda

by Jesse Johnson

Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden’s visit.

North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal

Asia Pacific May 15, 2022

North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal

by Jesse Johnson

Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.

Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs

Asia Pacific / Politics May 10, 2022

Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs

by Jesse Johnson

Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests

Asia Pacific May 4, 2022

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests

by Jesse Johnson

Tokyo called Pyongyang's latest launch "unacceptable," warning that it threatens the peace and security of the international community.

North Korea's Kim warns of 'pre-emptive' use of nuclear force

Asia Pacific Apr 30, 2022

North Korea's Kim warns of 'pre-emptive' use of nuclear force

Pyongyang should continue to build up its arsenal so that it can have the "overwhelming military muscle that no force in the world can provoke," Kim said.

Work to repair North Korean nuclear test site 'well underway,' analysts say

Asia Pacific Apr 29, 2022

Work to repair North Korean nuclear test site 'well underway,' analysts say

by Jesse Johnson

New satellite imagery has shown fresh activity at the once-shuttered Punggye-ri site as Kim Jong Un urged a military build-up "to annihilate the enemy."

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