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News and updates about North Korea nuclear threat

North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system'

The test comes in response to joint naval exercises by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo.

North Korea tests 'underwater nuclear weapon system'

North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong Un calls to scale up the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials.

North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal

North Korea tests new nuclear underwater attack drone

North Korea also confirms it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill.

North Korea tests new nuclear underwater attack drone

Kim Jong Un:

'Our ultimate goal is the most powerful nuclear force'

North Korean leader says country's nuclear force protects the dignity and sovereignty of the state and the people.

'Our ultimate goal is the most powerful nuclear force'

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'

Kim Jong Un:

'We will prepare for long-term confrontation with US'

North Korea says it fired new type of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-17.

'We will prepare for long-term confrontation with US'

North Korea tests 'new' ICBM that lands 170 km off Japan's coast

The North launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed within miles of Japan, raising new concerns over possible aggression.

North Korea tests 'new' ICBM that lands 170 km off Japan's coast

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear program going 'full steam ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says North Korea continuing to work on plutonium separation, uranium enrichment and other nuclear activities.

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear program going 'full steam ahead'

Satellite images: North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant

Recent satellite images show North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main nuclear complex.

Satellite images: North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant

IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors

UN atomic watchdog says North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium.

IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors

Could N. Korea's nuclear rockets hit mainland America?

An intelligence report 'decodes' how far North Korea nuclear weapons are capable of traveling and how deadly they really are.

Could N. Korea's nuclear rockets hit mainland America?

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities concerning

Head of UN's atomic watchdog says are signs North Korea might be reprocessing spent reactor fuel to extract plutonium.

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities concerning

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions.

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

Watch: N Korea showcases new intercontinental ballistic missile

N Korea's military showcased a new mobile intercontinental ballistic missile during military parade Saturday.

Watch: N Korea showcases new intercontinental ballistic missile

Report: North Korea pressing on with nuclear program

Reports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.

Report: North Korea pressing on with nuclear program

Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safety

North Korean leader says there will be no more war as the country’s nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.

Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safety

Kim discusses how to bolster nuclear capabilities

North Korean leader hosts military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities.

Kim discusses how to bolster nuclear capabilities

UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear program in breach of sanctions

New UN report finds North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of sanctions.

UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear program in breach of sanctions

Will the US agree to freezing North Korea's nuclear plans?

US officials deny NYT report claiming US Pres. Trump may agree to simply freezing North Korea's nuclear plans.

Will the US agree to freezing North Korea's nuclear plans?

New images show increased activity at North Korea nuclear site

Satellite images show railcars near uranium facility, expert notes 'interesting' timing.

New images show increased activity at North Korea nuclear site

New report exposes undeclared North Korean missile base

US-based center reveals that one of 20 undeclared ballistic missile bases in North Korea serves as a missile headquarters.

New report exposes undeclared North Korean missile base

Trump, national security and nuclear war

Trump, national security and nuclear war

Satellite images show North Korea expanding missile base

CNN reveals satellite images showing North Korea has significantly expanded the Yeongjeo-dong missile base.

Satellite images show North Korea expanding missile base

Trump cancels Pompeo visit to North Korea

Trump instructs Secretary of State to put off visit to North Korea, says not enough progress being made on denuclearization.

Trump cancels Pompeo visit to North Korea

Pompeo to visit North Korea again

Secretary of State to visit North Korea next week but not meet Kim Jong Un.

Pompeo to visit North Korea again

North Korea halts dismantling of test site

Commercial satellite imagery indicates that North Korea has halted its dismantling of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

North Korea halts dismantling of test site

Report: North Korea building new missiles that can reach U.S.

U.S. spy agencies seeing signs that North Korea is constructing new missiles capable of reaching the United States.

Report: North Korea building new missiles that can reach U.S.

North Korea begins dismantling key nuclear facilities

Satellite imagery of North Korea’s main satellite launch facility shows it has begun dismantling key facilities.

North Korea begins dismantling key nuclear facilities

How did Pompeo's visit to North Korea go?

US Sec. of State Pompeo says talks with North Korea were 'productive,' North Korea says US attitude during the talks was 'regrettable.'

How did Pompeo's visit to North Korea go?

Meet the professor who visited the nuclear sites in North Korea

This American visited North Korea’s most sensitive nuke sites. What he saw blew his mind.

Meet the professor who visited the nuclear sites in North Korea

North Korea upgraded nuclear facility, despite talks with US

New satellite images show modifications, improvements, to North Korean nuclear site despite talks with US.

North Korea upgraded nuclear facility, despite talks with US

Foreign Ministry casts doubt on result of Trump-Kim summit

Foreign Ministry report notes gaps between pre-summit statements and the agreement published by the two leaders afterwards.

Foreign Ministry casts doubt on result of Trump-Kim summit

Trump puts the Korean horse ahead of the Iranian cart

Trump puts the Korean horse ahead of the Iranian cart

Kim Jong-un: We won't conduct any more nuclear or missile tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un promises his country will suspend testing of ICBMs, nuclear weapons, and other missiles.

Kim Jong-un: We won't conduct any more nuclear or missile tests

Trump: I spoke directly with Kim

US Pres. Trump says talks with North Korea are 'going very well.'

Trump: I spoke directly with Kim

'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'

Former US candidate for Ambassador to South Korea warns striking North Korea may cause more harm than good.

'Strike on North Korea may exacerbate nuclear proliferation'

North Korea may be able to strike US within a few months

CIA Director Pompeo says North Korea may be able to strike US within a few months, admits 'many things are possible.'

North Korea may be able to strike US within a few months

President Trump is a real life James Bond

President Trump is a real life James Bond

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

US officials discuss military strike on North Korea as North Korean and South Korean representatives meet for first time in over two years.

Report: US mulling 'limited strike' on North Korea

North Korean leader: The launch button is on my desk

Kim Jong Un warns his country has developed the capability to hit the entire U.S. mainland with nuclear weapons.

North Korean leader: The launch button is on my desk

North Korean soldier found to have anthrax antibodies

New reports say North Korean soldier was either exposed to or vaccinated against anthrax, raising concerns of biological weapons program.

North Korean soldier found to have anthrax antibodies

S Korea, US hold air drills as N Korea threatens nuke war

Annual U.S.-South Korean drill, called Vigilant Ace: Six F-22 Raptor stealth fighters deployed among more than 230 aircraft taking part.

S Korea, US hold air drills as N Korea threatens nuke war

Kremlin: North Korea's latest missile test is 'provocative'

Russia calls on all sides to remain calm, says missile test only pushes agreement farther away.

Kremlin: North Korea's latest missile test is 'provocative'

North Korea: New missile can reach all of US mainland

North Korea, US official, say ICBM fired Wednesday morning could hit all of the US mainland.

North Korea: New missile can reach all of US mainland

EMP bias puts US at risk as North Korea threat grows

EMP bias puts US at risk as North Korea threat grows

China warns North Korean nuclear test site may collapse

Future nuclear tests my cause mountain to collapse, spread nuclear waste throughout entire hemisphere.

China warns North Korean nuclear test site may collapse

US Air Force prepares bombers to go on 24-hour alert

US Air Force renovates key military base, prepares bombers to take off 'at a moment's notice.'

US Air Force prepares bombers to go on 24-hour alert

North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States

North Korea makes clear it will never negotiate the dismantling of its nuclear weapons until the United States reverses its policy.

North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States

North Korea: Trump made an 'irreversible mistake'

Kim Jong-un calls Trump a 'deranged dotard,' says his rocket's 'visit to the entire US mainland' is even more inevitable than previously.

North Korea: Trump made an 'irreversible mistake'

Leftist MK: Sometimes threats are necessary

Tzipi Livni says threats are sometimes necessary to prevent war, slams PM Netanyahu for not taking action.

Leftist MK: Sometimes threats are necessary

Trump/Netanyahu at UN – a USA point of view

Trump/Netanyahu at UN – a USA point of view

Our Rhineland moment

Our Rhineland moment

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

North Korea says it will accelerate its weapons programs in response to the sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council.

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

Did Iran secretly help North Korea?

Britain suspects North Korea’s sudden advancement in developing nuclear weapons may be due to secret support from Iran.

Did Iran secretly help North Korea?

North Korea fetes nuclear scientists after H-Bomb test

Massive celebration thrown for nuclear scientists in North Korea after rogue state's first thermonuclear test.

North Korea fetes nuclear scientists after H-Bomb test

'Kim Jong-un's threats violate international law'

The UN Security Council may decide to use sanctions, instead of force, on North Korea. Will Trump agree?

'Kim Jong-un's threats violate international law'

Swiss President 'ready to mediate between US and North Korea'

Swiss President Doris Leuthard announces willingness to mediate between parties in attempt to prevent war.

Swiss President 'ready to mediate between US and North Korea'

Mattis warns North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary warns North Korea of a "massive military response" if it threatens the U.S. or its allies.

Mattis warns North Korea

Flashback:

President Clinton on North Korea

'North Korea will freeze and then dismantle its nuclear program...The entire world will be safer as we slow the spread of nuclear weapons.'

President Clinton on North Korea

North Korea claims it developed new H-bomb

North Korea claims it has developed a hydrogen bomb which can be loaded into its new intercontinental ballistic missile.

North Korea claims it developed new H-bomb