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News and updates about North Korea-US

North Korean leader:

'Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says an armed confrontation is becoming a reality.

'Mobilize powerful means to destroy the US and South Korea'

In message to US:

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill

North Korea conducts simulated "scorched-earth" nuclear strike, says the drill is a reaction to plans for a US nuclear attack.

North Korea stages tactical nuclear strike drill

North Korea warns:

'We may shoot down US spy planes'

North Korea denounces US move to introduce a nuclear missile submarine to waters near the Korean peninsula.

'We may shoot down US spy planes'

Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader

Republican presidential hopefuls criticize former US President for comments praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader

North Korea confirms:

'We will launch a satellite in June'

Pyongyang claims the move is necessary in order to track "the dangerous military acts of the US".

'We will launch a satellite in June'

Biden warns:

'North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime'

US President and South Korean counterpart warn North Korea against using its nuclear arsenal.

'North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime'

US to UN Security Council:

'Condemn North Korea's missile launches'

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.

'Condemn North Korea's missile launches'

North Korea:

'US claims we're supplying Russia with weapons are groundless'

North Korea denies claims made by US last week that Pyongyang is supplying artillery ammunition to Moscow.

'US claims we're supplying Russia with weapons are groundless'

US, South Korea:

'There will be a swift response to North Korean nuclear test'

US and South Korea warn North Korea against conducting a nuclear test, but again offer talks.

'There will be a swift response to North Korean nuclear test'

US warns:

'North Korea could hold nuclear test this month'

State Department says US believes North Korea may be preparing a nuclear test as soon as this month.

'North Korea could hold nuclear test this month'

US promises 'strongest possible deterrent' against North Korea

US envoy on North Korea urges UN to signal to Pyongyang that it will not accept its ballistic missile tests.

US promises 'strongest possible deterrent' against North Korea

US to present UN resolution on North Korean missile tests

US plans to introduce a new resolution in UN Security Council in response to North Korea's most recent ballistic missile tests.

US to present UN resolution on North Korean missile tests

US official:

'North Korea likely has more in store'

Top US official says North Korea likely has "more in store" after successfully test-firing ICBM.

'North Korea likely has more in store'

US official:

'North Korea tested ICBM system, they will be sanctioned'

Senior US official says two recent missile tests by North Korea were of a new intercontinental ballistic missile system.

'North Korea tested ICBM system, they will be sanctioned'

North Korean leader:

'Reconnaissance satellites meant to monitor US activities'

Kim Jong Un says country will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites to provide real-time information on military actions by US.

'Reconnaissance satellites meant to monitor US activities'

After latest missile test

US urges North Korea to resume talks

Senior US official urges North Korea to resume direct talks with no preconditions, expresses concern over recent missile tests.

US urges North Korea to resume talks

North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests

North Korean leader convenes his party, discusses countermeasures to "hostile" US policy.

North Korea threatens to restart nuclear bomb tests

Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'

Secretary of State blasts North Korea after it conducts yet another test-firing of hypersonic missile.

Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'

US envoy: North Korea's missile tests are counterproductive

US envoy for North Korea says US committed to exploring "sustained and substantive diplomacy" with North Korea.

US envoy: North Korea's missile tests are counterproductive

North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea

Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".

North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea

US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests

White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.

US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests

North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'

North Korea issues another warning to South Korea and the United States amid their joint military drills.

North Korea: South Korea and US risking 'huge security crisis'

North Korea warns US and South Korea over joint military drills

Kim Jong Un's sister: South Korea and the United States will face even greater security threats for going ahead with joint military drills.

North Korea warns US and South Korea over joint military drills

Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US

North Korean leader says Biden's policy shows North should prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States.

Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US

North Korea: Biden intends to continue 'hostile policy'

North Korea dismisses idea of talks with Washington, says Biden's speech to Congress is proof he intends to continue being hostile.

North Korea: Biden intends to continue 'hostile policy'

South Korean president blasts Trump on negotiations with North

President Moon Jae-in describes Trump's negotiating style as lacking "reasonable and rational calculation."

South Korean president blasts Trump on negotiations with North

North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'

Top North Korean diplomat: We have only heard lunatic theory from the new US administration.

North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'

North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stink

Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns new US administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace.

North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stink

Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreach

Senior US official says North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach by Biden administration.

Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreach

Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader threatens to expand his nuclear arsenal, but says he will not use nuclear weapons first unless threatened.

Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Thanks to Trump, this is not 1963 all over again

The scolds are blaming him for catching the Covid-19, with no thought to thank him for the world staying quiet while he recuperates.Op-ed.

Thanks to Trump, this is not 1963 all over again

Kim's sister: Another summit will only benefit the US

Sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says another summit between her brother and US President may not happen this year.

Kim's sister: Another summit will only benefit the US

North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with US

Senior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.

North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with US

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader

"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.

Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader

US offers to help North Korea with coronavirus

State Department says US “deeply concerned” about possible impact of a coronavirus outbreak in North Korea.

US offers to help North Korea with coronavirus

North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames US

North Korea says it is no longer bound by commitments to halt nuclear and missile testing after US failed to meet year-end deadline.

North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames US

US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talks

White House national security adviser says Trump administration has reached out to the North Koreans to ask them to resume diplomacy.

US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talks

North Korean official: Kim doesn't intend to restart talks

Adviser for North Korean foreign ministry says leader won't restart talks with US despite birthday wishes from Trump.

North Korean official: Kim doesn't intend to restart talks

Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peace

US Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".

Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peace

Kim threatens US as deadline passes

North Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".

Kim threatens US as deadline passes

US national security adviser warns Kim against missile test

Robert O’Brien warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un against conducting a ballistic missile test as a “Christmas gift" for the US.

US national security adviser warns Kim against missile test

North Korean leader convenes ruling party ahead of US deadline

Kim Jong Un meets top ruling party officials ahead of his deadline for US to change its stance on stalled talks.

North Korean leader convenes ruling party ahead of US deadline

Trump: Maybe Kim will give me a nice present

US President says that North Korean may be planning to give him “a nice present” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.

Trump: Maybe Kim will give me a nice present

Trump: We're watching North Korea very closely

Trump says he would be disappointed if something is “in the works” in North Korea.

Trump: We're watching North Korea very closely

US envoy calls on North Korea to resume talks

US special envoy for North Korea says Washington is willing to discuss “all issues of interest.”

US envoy calls on North Korea to resume talks

North Korea conducts test meant to 'restrain US threat'

North Korea conducts another test at satellite launch site, says its tests are designed to bolster its defenses.

North Korea conducts test meant to 'restrain US threat'

Trump: Kim has 'everything' to lose

US President warns North Korean leader against hostility towards the United States.

Trump: Kim has 'everything' to lose

North Korea: Denuclearization is 'off the table'

North Korea’s ambassador to the UN says US attempt at dialogue was a "time-saving trick" and there's no need for lengthy talks now.

North Korea: Denuclearization is 'off the table'

North Korea 'running out of patience' with US

Senior North Korean official: The close ties between Kim and Trump are not enough to prevent diplomacy from derailing.

North Korea 'running out of patience' with US

Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with Trump

North Korean official media touts close relations between Kim and Trump, but says US policy makers are "hostile for no reason".

Kim says he has a 'special' relationship with Trump

North Korea breaks off talks with US

North Korean chief negotiator says US was not flexible in nuclear talks. State Department: The discussions were good.

North Korea breaks off talks with US

Report: Kim invited Trump to visit North Korea

South Korean newspaper reports that North Korean leader sent US President a letter inviting him to visit Pyongyang.

Report: Kim invited Trump to visit North Korea

Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests

US President says he's "not happy" about North Korea's persistent testing of missiles but denies they violate any agreement.

Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests

US to North Korea: Stop the provocations

US says it wants to continue talking with North Korea but it must halt the "provocations".

US to North Korea: Stop the provocations

North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'

North Korea complains to UN about US letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers.

North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'

Report: Trump sent Kim an 'excellent' letter

North Korean media reports US President Donald Trump sent leader Kim Jong Un an "excellent" letter.

Report: Trump sent Kim an 'excellent' letter

Trump 'in no rush' to make deal with North Korea

US President touts positive relationship with North Korea's Kim, says no rush to reach deal to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons.

Trump 'in no rush' to make deal with North Korea

In unprecedented move, US seizes North Korean ship

The announcement comes on the heels of the report that North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the ocean.

In unprecedented move, US seizes North Korean ship

Pompeo 'still in charge' of North Korea negotiation team

Secretary of State makes clear he's "still in charge of the team" negotiating with North Korea over its nuclear program.

Pompeo 'still in charge' of North Korea negotiation team