North Korea, Asia

North Korea Doubles Down on Nukes Amid Rising Tensions with US and Asia
North Korea has denounced the U.S. and its allies for pursuing what it called the "absurd" goal of denuclearization, vowing instead to bolster its nuclear capabilities under leader Kim Jong Un. The statement,
North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearize North
North Korea on Tuesday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea slams US, Asian rivals for pursuing 'absurd' plans to denuclearise North
The statement by Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry came after the top diplomats of the US, South Korea and Japan met at a security conference in Germany and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation and reinforcing an international sanctions regime to counter Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions.
North Korea Denounces 'Absurd' Denuclearisation Pledge by US and Allies
North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear force, denouncing a recent joint pledge by the United States, South Korea and Japan for its denuclearisation, according to state media KCNA.
North Korea vows to expand nuclear forces, blasts US for 'outdated' denuclearization plan
North Korea vowed to expand its nuclear forces under Kim Jong Un, criticizing the U.S. and its neighbors in Asia for pushing an "absurd" denuclearization plan.
North Korea rejects ‘absurd’ U.S. call for denuclearization
North Korea criticized the United States for pursuing the "absurd and outdated" goal of denuclearization Tuesday, saying that Pyongyang would stick to leader Kim Jong Un's goal of building up its nuclear forces.
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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis
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South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months on Tuesday, expressing concern about the ...
Foreign tour operators return to North Korea ahead of possible reopening
Representatives from two Western travel agencies crossed into North Korea Thursday for the first time since the isolated ...
North Korea’s Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave ...
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South Korea Acting President Calls for Agreement on Extra Budget Amid Slowing Economy
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Wednesday said he hoped for a swift agreement within the country's parliament on an extra budget to support an economy ...