Rappler's latest stories on north korea's nuclear program
North Korea ends test moratoriums, threatens 'new' weapon
(UPDATED) 'The world will witness a new strategic weapon to be possessed by the DPRK in the near future,' says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
U.S. opposes incremental denuclearization of North Korea – envoy
Biegun says the administration wants to accomplish the complete and verified denuclearization of North Korea by January 2021
Dismantling of North Korea nuclear site 'well underway' – U.S. monitor
The respected 38 North website says that satellite images dated May 7 showed 'the first definitive evidence that dismantlement of the test site was already well underway'
North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit
(UPDATED) Reporters from different countries would be allowed to 'conduct on-the-spot coverage in order to show in a transparent manner the dismantlement of the northern nuclear test ground,' says the foreign ministry
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
Trump cryptic about contacts with North Korea's Kim
'I probably have a very good relationship with Kim Jong-Un,' Trump tells The Wall Street Journal in an interview
Nobel Peace Prize winners warn nuclear war 'a tantrum away'
'A moment of panic or carelessness, a misconstrued comment, or bruised ego could easily lead us unavoidably to the destruction of entire cities,' says Beatrice Fihn, head of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
North Korea blames U.S. for tensions in rare UN talks
(UPDATED) Jeffrey Feltman arrives in Beijing after wrapping up a 5-day visit to Pyongyang aimed at defusing the crisis, just a week after North Korea said it test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States
U.S. to send F-22 jets to South Korea in show of force for Pyongyang
According to local media, the US aircraft will engage in precision strike drills with South Korean Air Force fighter jets
Trump backs U.S. spy agencies on poll meddling but slams Putin 'haters'
(UPDATED) Trump returns to the subject in an early morning Twitter storm, which also sees him take a sarcastic dig at North Korea's 'short and fat' leader Kim Jong-Un
Trump says U.S. 'totally prepared' for potential North Korea threat
'You would be shocked to see how totally prepared we are if we need to be,' US President Donald Trump tells Fox News in an interview
U.S. bombers fly over Korean peninsula in show of force
Two US B-1B Lancers based in Guam fly over the Sea of Japan, staging a simulated air-to-ground missile firing drill with their South Korean counterparts
Abe vows to tackle North Korea threat ahead of Japan election
'We will protect our country under stable politics,' Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says in a televised debate
North Korea's Kim promotes sister, reaffirms nuclear drive
Kim Jong-Un's sister Kim Yo-Jong is now an alternate member of the ruling party's powerful decision-making body
Trump says North Korea diplomacy has failed, 'only one thing will work'
US President Donald Trump adds that North Korea's nuclear program 'should haven been handled during the Obama administration'
Negotiating with North Korea a waste of time – Trump
'I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State, that he is wasting his time trying to negotiate with Little Rocket Man,' tweets US President Donald Trump
North Korea seeks 'equilibrium' with U.S., says nuclear capability nearly complete
(UPDATED) The North's leader Kim Jong-Un says the country is close to the goal of completing its nuclear ambitions and should use all state power at its disposal to finish the task, saying it had 'nearly reached the terminal'
Tillerson slams North Korea missile test but still seeks talks
We are going to continue our peaceful pressure campaign to see if we can bring the regime in Pyongyang to the negotiating table says US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
CIA chief says 'nothing imminent' in U.S.-North Korea standoff
There s nothing imminent today But make no mistake about it the increased chance that there will be a nuclear missile in Denver is a very serious threat says CIA Director Mike Pompeo
U.S. vows to press China to enforce North Korea sanctions
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says China has been helpful but needs to do more
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North Korea fires another ballistic missile despite sanctions threats
4th UPDATE South Korea describes the launch as reckless and irresponsible while the US military stresses ironclad commitment to defend its allies
North Korea poses threat to China, Russia – U.S. admiral
Admiral Harry Harris who heads the Pacific Command says the international community should act with a sense of urgency
Trump calls for tougher sanctions after North Korea missile
6th UPDATE New South Korean President Moon Jae In also condemns the test as a reckless provocation that poses a grave challenge to the international community
Chinese warships to visit Davao Sunday
The fleet is headed by Rear Admiral Shen Hao Deputy Commander of the East China Sea of the People s Liberation Army Navy
U.S. urges China to take 'action' against North Korea
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says China must take definitive steps to counter North Korea s nuclear program
North Korea urges shift from US, Seoul says it has Trump's support
UPDATED If there is anything the Obama administration has done it has put the security of the US mainland in the greatest danger says the North Korean ruling party s newspaper
US, South Korea detect another failed North Korea missile test
It is the second failed launch in less than a week of the intermediate range Musudan missile
North Korea air show thumbs nose at sanctions
UPDATED North Korea holds the two day Wonsan International Friendship Air Festival at the newly refurbished Kalma Airport completed last year to boost tourism in the area around the eastern port city of Wonsan
North Korea defectors from China restaurant arrive in Seoul
The 3 North Korean women are the latest to defect to South Korea
South Korea confirms defection of North Korea restaurant workers
Seoul s unification ministry declines to elaborate on the new defection citing the workers safety
Dozens of North Korean restaurants abroad closed or suspended – South
The restaurants are reportedly located in China and the United Arab Emirates
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
North Korea fires short-range 'projectile' – South Korea
UPDATED We are closely monitoring the situation and standing ready says Seoul s Joint Chief of Staff
Philippines impounds North Korean ship
3rd UPDATE Citing the UN Security Council resolution on North Korea Malacañang says the crew of the North Korean cargo ship Jin Teng will be deported
Philippines hails UN sanctions vs North Korea
The Philippines says it wants North Korea to undertake concrete steps toward denuclearization as Pyongyang faces its toughest UN sanctions so far
S. Korean president wants N. Korea talks – without N. Korea
UPDATED South Korean President Park Geun Hye says North Korea s 4th nuclear test on January 6 underlined Pyongyang s rejection of denuclearization as a bargaining chip
N. Korea says successfully test-fired underwater ballistic missile
Development of a submarine launched missile capability would take the North Korean nuclear threat to a new level allowing deployment far beyond the Korean peninsula
UN watchdog 'seriously' worried by North Korea nuclear program
Pyongyang is believed to have a stockpile of up to 16 nuclear weapons fashioned from either plutonium or weapons grade uranium
New pictures confirm North Korea nuclear activity
The photos suggest the possibility of a North Korean nuclear test during US President Barack Obama s visit in Asia
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
N. Korea to restart nuclear reactor
The move would involve readjusting and restarting all facilities at the Yongbyon nuclear complex
EU to target N. Korea with 'tough' sanctions
Included are sanctions approved at UN level as well as EU restrictions on financial dealings and trade sanctions on items linked to Pyonyang s ballistic and nuclear programs
