North Korea

In talks with China's Xi, S Korea's Moon voices concern over stalled N Korea-US talks

Dec 23, 2019 10:51

In a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has expressed concern over stalled denuclearization talks on the Korean Peninsula as well as a recent flare-up of tensions between the United States and North Korea.
Fears growing of war with N Korea as US says ready ‘to fight tonight’

Dec 23, 2019 07:47

Fears are growing of a total war with North Korea over its threat of a "Christmas surprise" for the US, with Washington saying it is well prepared to respond.
North Korea considers boosting military as deadline for US nears

Dec 22, 2019 08:19

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has held a meeting with his top military officials to discuss boosting the country’s military capabilities, as a deadline for the United States to grant concessions and reactivate demilitarization talks nears.
US 'verbal abuse' over rights allegations aggravate tensions: North Korea

Dec 21, 2019 06:22

North Korea says the United States will have to “pay dearly” for accusing Pyongyang of human rights violations, amid heated rhetoric ahead of a year-end deadline that raised concerns over an end of diplomacy between the two sides.
Sino-Russian-proposed UN resolution on North Korea ‘best plan’ at current time

Dec 19, 2019 05:11

China says its joint proposal with Russia to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) aimed at diffusing tensions between North Korea and the United States is “the best plan,” repeating its call on the world body to remove some sanctions on the North in order to break the deadlock between Pyongyang and Washington.
China says concessions necessary to revive North Korea talks

Dec 18, 2019 07:55

China says the United States needs to grant some concessions by agreeing to the lifting of certain United Nations (UN) sanctions on North Korea in order for diplomacy to kick-start between Washington and Pyongyang.
China hopes UN will reach consensus on North Korea ahead of meeting

Dec 17, 2019 07:58

China says it hopes the United Nations Security Council will adopt a draft resolution on easing sanctions on North Korea.
US rejects China, Russia's call for lifting of some N Korea sanctions

Dec 17, 2019 04:31

The United States has rejected a proposal by Russia and China to lift some United Nations sanctions on North Korea, saying Pyongyang has yet to make progress toward denuclearization.
In Seoul, US envoy for North Korea urges fresh talks with Pyongyang, dismisses Kim’s deadline

Dec 16, 2019 07:22

The United States has called on North Korea to immediately return to the negotiating table on denuclearization, while rejecting an end-of-year deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to stop hostilities and make concessions to revive the stalled diplomatic process.
North Korea conducts another 'crucial test' at satellite launch site

Dec 14, 2019 08:04

North Korea says it conducted yet another “crucial test” intending to use the results to strengthen its "strategic nuclear deterrent”, amid heightened tensions between Pyongyang and Washington, just ahead of a year-end deadline for the US to take a “new path” in its policy toward the country.