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5:55am, 3rd August, 2019

South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

South Korea is exploring all options in a bitter trade row with Japan, including scrapping an intelligence sharing pact, but wants a cooling off period with Tokyo, a senior South Korean official said on Saturday.

Trump plays down new apparent North Korea test, still open to talks

5:48pm, 1st August, 2019

World

Trump plays down new apparent North Korea test, still open to talks

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday played down what appeared to be North Korea's third missile launch in just over week, saying they were short-range and "very standard" and would not affect his willingness to negotiate with Pyongyang.

North Korea conducts new projectile launch: U.S. officials

4:46pm, 1st August, 2019

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North Korea conducts new projectile launch: U.S. officials

North Korea has carried out a new projectile launch, U.S. officials said on Thursday, adding that initial information indicated it was similar to two other short-range missile tests by Pyongyang in the past eight days.

New North Korea projectile launch detected: U.S. official

2:43pm, 1st August, 2019

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New North Korea projectile launch detected: U.S. official

North Korea appears to have carried out a new projectile launch, two U.S. official said on Thursday, adding that initial information indicated it was similar to previous tests carried out by Pyongyang.

South Korea warns of security impact if dropped from Japan's easy-trade list

1:17am, 1st August, 2019

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South Korea warns of security impact if dropped from Japan's easy-trade list

South Korea warned on Thursday that security cooperation with Japan might be hurt if it removes South Korea from its list of countries that face minimum trade restrictions, after talks failed to narrow their differences.

North Korean soldier defects across the DMZ, South Korea says

10:11pm, 31st July, 2019

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North Korean soldier defects across the DMZ, South Korea says

The South Korean military detained a North Korean soldier who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC) said on Thursday.

North Korea's test firing verified combat effectiveness of new rocket system: KCNA

8:07pm, 31st July, 2019

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North Korea's test firing verified combat effectiveness of new rocket system: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday oversaw the first test firing of a "new-type large-caliber multiple launch guided rocket system", North Korean state media reported on Thursday.

North Korea says ship seizure by U.S. violates spirit of Trump-Kim summit

11:38pm, 13th May, 2019

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North Korea says ship seizure by U.S. violates spirit of Trump-Kim summit

North Korea said on Tuesday the seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States was an illegal act that violated the spirit of a summit pact between the two countries' leaders, and demanded the return of the vessel without delay.

Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not breach of trust: Politico

8:22pm, 10th May, 2019

World

Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not breach of trust: Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he does not consider North Korea's recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles "a breach of trust."

Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not a breach of trust: Politico

7:21pm, 10th May, 2019

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Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not a breach of trust: Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he does not consider North Korea's recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles "a breach of trust."

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

2:51am, 10th May, 2019

World

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

The leader of North Korea ordered its military to boost its strike capability as he directed another missile firing, state media said on Friday, as tensions grew over tests that appeared to show preparations for a new advanced missile system.

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

12:47am, 10th May, 2019

World

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

North Korea's second missile test on Thursday signals it is serious about developing new, short-range weapons that could be used early and effectively in any war with South Korea and the United States, analysts studying images of the latest laun...

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

5:34pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions

4:32pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

9:19am, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday, the South's military said, less than a week after its leader, Kim Jong Un, oversaw the test-firing of multiple rockets and a missile.

Pentagon suspends efforts to recover troops' remains as North Korea talks stall

6:00am, 8th May, 2019

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Pentagon suspends efforts to recover troops' remains as North Korea talks stall

It was one of the most concrete agreements to come out of the first U.S.-North Korea summit last year, but now the Pentagon says it has given up hope of recovering any more remains of U.S. troops killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War in the near future.

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

5:02pm, 4th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

North Korea fired several "unidentified short-range projectiles" into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, prompting South Korea to call on its communist neighbor to "stop acts that escalate military tension on the Korean Peninsula".

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

12:32am, 4th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

North Korea fired several short-range projectiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as analysts said the country is stepping up pressure against the United States after February's failed nuclear summit in Hanoi.

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

10:28pm, 3rd May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

North Korea fired several short-range projectiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as analysts said the country is stepping up pressure against the United States after February's failed nuclear summit in Bangkok...

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

9:26pm, 3rd May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

North Korea fired several short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the first missile launch since 2017 as it steps up pressure against Washington after a failed nuclear summit.

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South Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

Trump plays down new apparent North Korea test, still open to talks

North Korea conducts new projectile launch: U.S. officials

New North Korea projectile launch detected: U.S. official

South Korea warns of security impact if dropped from Japan's easy-trade list

North Korean soldier defects across the DMZ, South Korea says

North Korea's test firing verified combat effectiveness of new rocket system: KCNA

North Korea says ship seizure by U.S. violates spirit of Trump-Kim summit

Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not breach of trust: Politico

Trump says North Korea's recent missile launches not a breach of trust: Politico

North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. seizes cargo ship

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

Pentagon suspends efforts to recover troops' remains as North Korea talks stall

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

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