Rappler's latest stories on nuclear tests
North Korea dismantles nuclear test site ahead of U.S. summit
(2nd UPDATE) Pyongyang announced its plan to 'completely' dismantle the Punggye-ri facility in the country's northeast, inviting some foreign journalists to witness the destruction
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South Korean president asks UN to verify closure of North's test site
South Korean President Moon Jae-in also asks for UN support to 'transform the demilitarized zone into a peace zone' between the two Koreas
North Korea's nuclear declaration: What it does and does not mean
Here are some questions and answers on the latest developments on North Korea's nuclear declaration
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'
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Tillerson in China to pile pressure on North Korea
(UPDATED) The visit comes as relations between the two superpowers appear to be improving after months of tensions over how to handle North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's nuclear provocations
3.5-magnitude earthquake rattles North Korea near nuclear test site
It comes after days of increasingly bellicose rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's regime, as international alarm mounts over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions
U.S. formally requests UN vote Monday on North Korea
Washington has presented a draft UN resolution calling for an oil embargo on North Korea an assets freeze on Kim Jong Un a ban on textiles and an end to payments of North Korean guest workers
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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
PH hits North Korea over 'provocative' H-bomb test
UPDATED The Department of Foreign Affairs assures Filipinos in Seoul that it is ready to help with evacuation if the situation further escalates
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
Tillerson brings tougher North Korea line to a wary China
China is the last country with significant leverage over the isolated North Korean regime headed by Kim Jong Un and Tillerson is expected to press it to use that clout
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
Top UN court to decide fate of Marshall Islands' epic nuclear case
The UN s highest court will rule on whether to take up a case brought by the tiny Marshall Islands against India Pakistan and Britain for allegedly failing to halt the nuclear arms race
US, Japan scramble for 'strongest' sanctions against North Korea
The United States may launch its own sanctions in response to the provocative and unacceptable behavior by the North Koreans
South Korean president to meet opposition after nuke test
An unidentified presidential official says South Korean President Park Geun hye would seek cooperation from both her conservative ruling party and liberal opposition parties for her handling of the nuclear threat
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
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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
US, North Korea trade barbs over nuclear weapon tests
Ri Yong Ho Pyongyang s newly appointed foreign minister accuses the US of being behind the failure of the long dormant 6 party talks on the country s nuclear program
No 'imminent' signs of North Korea nuclear test – US think tank
South Korean officials and North Korea watchers elsewhere earlier warn of a high possibility that Pyongyang might – as a show of strength – carry out a test in the run up to or during the North Korean conclave
UN Security Council readies N. Korea missile test reply
North Korea has now made 3 bids in two weeks to test fly a Musudan missile which is capable of striking US bases on the Pacific island of Guam
UN chief urges end to 'madness' of nuclear weapons testing
We are here to honor the victims The best tribute to them is action to ban and to stop nuclear testing says Ban Ki moon
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
South Korea's Park says North preparing nuclear test
Her remarks follows South Korean media reports in which unnamed government and intelligence officials spoke of a spike in activity at the North s Punggye ri nuclear test site
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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N. Korean leader hails solid-fuel rocket success
The North is already understood to use solid fuel for its short range road mobile ballistic missiles but not for medium range or untested long range missiles
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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
Hollande acknowledges impact of nuclear testing in Pacific
UPDATED Hollande also promises a review of the victim compensation process
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
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un calls for more rocket launches
The advance toward space is North Korea s strategic goal says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Obama signs North Korea sanctions – White House
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the White House hopes the sanctions will serve to increase pressure on North Korea
Japan slaps new sanctions on North Korea
North Korean citizens and ships are barred from entering Japan
