Rappler's latest stories on North Korea nuclear tests
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China welcomes North Korea's decision to halt nuclear, missile tests
China supports North Korea's decision to stop nuclear tests and to focus on developing the economy
North Korea's Kim promises no more nuclear or missile tests
(2nd UPDATE) World powers hail the announcement, but analysts caution that the declaration was promising but limited
North Korea steps up tunneling at nuclear test site – monitor
'These activities underscore North Korea’s continued efforts to maintain the Punggye-ri site’s potential for future nuclear testing,' says the respected 38North website
China, North Korea talk up ties despite nuclear tensions
A brief report by North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency says China wants to 'develop the traditional friendly relations between the two parties and countries'
ASEAN Chairman's Statement hits North Korea missile tests
(UPDATED) The ASEAN Chairman's Statement voices 'grave concern' over North Korea's 'recent provocative and threatening actions'
PH embassy releases contingency plan as Korea tensions rise
Here is the full text of the contingency plan of the Philippine embassy in South Korea which includes information on when and how to evacuate
Russia, China urge freeze on North Korea missile tests and U.S. exercises
The joint statement issued after a meeting between leaders Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow follow an announcement by North Korea that it had test fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile
UN slaps sanctions on North Koreans amid U.S. warning
China Pyongyang s ally backs the sanctions but renews its appeal for dialogue to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula
G7 warns on North Korea
North Korea must immediately and fully comply with all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and abandon all nuclear and ballistic missile programs in a complete verifiable and irreversible manner
U.S. would talk to N. Korea if missile, nuclear tests stop – Haley
We are willing to talk but not until we see a total stop of the nuclear process and of any test there says US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley
UN Security Council condemns latest North Korea missile tests
The condemnation comes as the US military says it has observed activity in North Korea that suggests Pyongyang may be gearing up for another nuclear test
Activity at North Korea nuclear site fuels test fears
North Korea has already conducted two nuclear tests this year – in January and September – and experts say it is capable of carrying out a 3rd as soon as the order is given
North Korea won't submit to US nuclear 'blackmail'
Gone are the days when the US could make a unilateral nuclear blackmail against the DPRK says the ruling party newspaper
UN to begin work on new North Korea sanctions
The UN Security Council strongly condemns the test and agrees to begin drafting a new resolution under article 41 of the UN charter which provides for sanctions
North Korea's latest nuclear test: 5 things to know
UPDATED Here are some key questions around the blast and the isolated state s nuclear program
North Korea claims 'successful' nuclear warhead test
5th UPDATE China says it firmly opposes the test while US President Barack Obama warns of serious consequences
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North Korea carries out 'biggest ever' nuclear test – Seoul
5th UPDATE South Korea s President Park Geun Hye: Kim Jong Un s regime will only earn more sanctions and isolation and such provocation will further accelerate its path to self destruction
South Korea's Park says North ready for nuclear test
UPDATED South Korean President Park Geun Hye also warns Pyongyang that the international community is ready to respond with even stronger sanctions
Preparations in 'final stages' for North Korea nuclear test – report
Numerous analysts have suggested the regime might carry out a 5th nuclear test as a display of defiance and strength just before the congress opens
N. Korea slams 'evil' South president
The Korean language version of the same statement uses even stronger language calling South Korean President Park Geun Hye Obama s prostitute who sold Korea s national interests to foreign forces
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US secretly agreed to North Korea talks before nuke test – report
It was the North Koreans who proposed discussing a peace treaty says a US State Department spokesman
Japan slaps new sanctions on North Korea
North Korean citizens and ships are barred from entering Japan
South Korea shutters joint industrial park after N.Korean rocket
3rd UPDATE Seoul says it does not want its investment in the Kaesong park to be used for Pyongyang s nuclear program
US, allies press China to back strong resolution over N. Korea nuclear test
Japan South Korea and the US are aiming to help adopt a UN resolution with the strongest possible contents at the earliest timing
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New images confirm activity at N. Korea nuclear test site
Concern has been building over the past week that the North is preparing to conduct a fourth test in the face of stern international opposition
First radioactive traces from N. Korea nuke test
The discovery could not help the CTBTO determine if Pyongyang used plutonium or uranium in the blast
Kerry looks to press China on NoKor
Teducing tensions would require cooperation from all sides and in particular China an ally of North Korea
US warns North Korea against further 'provocative' acts
Rappler Newscast | February 12, 2013
Team PNoy and United Nationalist Alliance kick off the national campaigns for the 2013 elections | Performance and trust ratings of the country’s top officials drop in the latest Pulse Asia survey | North Korea conducts its third nuclear test
N. Korea military meet hints at nuclear test
North Korea s Kim Jong Un chaired a meeting that discussed a looming great turn in military capability fuelling expectations of an imminent nuclear test
US envoy: 'Very strong consensus' with China on N. Korea
US and China have achieved a very strong degree of consensus on North Korea s plan for another nuclear test
