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World Jun 16

North Korea blows up inter-Korean office, raising tensions

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

World Dec 16

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News Wrap: Boeing to suspend production of 737 Max in January

In our news wrap Monday, Boeing said it will temporarily suspend production on its 737 Max airliners in January. The plane was grounded worldwide in March after two crashes killed a total of 346 people; an FAA review is ongoing.

World Nov 03

In this handout photograph provided by The Strait Times, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with U.S. President Donald Trump sign a document. The contents of the document have not yet been released. Photo by Kevin Lim/The Strait Times/Handout/Getty Images
N. Korea threatens to resume nuke development over sanctions

North Korea has warned it could revive a state policy aimed at strengthening its nuclear arsenal if the United States does not lift economic sanctions against the country.

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

Science Feb 14

A missile is launched during a long and medium-range ballistic rocket launch drill in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency in Pyongyang on Aug. 30. KCNA photo via Reuters
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This American scientist has seen North Korea’s nuclear program up close

How advanced is North Korea's nuclear weapons program? Just ask the few Western experts who have seen glimpses of the program and its evolution, like nuclear scientist Sig Hecker, who has visited seven times and given eye-opening access to their…

By Miles O'Brien

World Oct 24

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (right) and Premier Pak Pong Ju arrive for the opening ceremony of the Cemetery of Fallen Fighters of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang July 25, 2013. Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters
Kim Jong Un is dangerous and a risk-taker, but not a ‘madman,’ analysts say

Despite the labels, most experts on North Korea say Kim Jong Un’s actions may be coming from a more calculated and strategic place than many realize.

By Harry Zahn

Oct 17

U.S., Japan agree to maximize diplomatic pressure on North Korea

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

TOKYO — U.S. and Japanese diplomats agreed Tuesday to maximize pressure on North Korea to resolve tensions over its nuclear program, while citing the need to be prepared for the worst if diplomacy fails.

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May 11

North Korea poses ‘existential’ threat, U.S. intel chief warns

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

North Korea's nuclear weapons program poses a potentially "existential" threat to the United States, the national intelligence director said in a bleak appraisal to Congress on Thursday. He wouldn't say how close Pyongyang is to being able to strike the…

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Feb 12

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With missile test, North Korea may be testing Trump

By PBS NewsHour

North Korea appeared to fire a ballistic missile on Sunday as a challenge to President Donald Trump. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was with Trump at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago when they received the news, called the move “intolerable.”…

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Jan 08

North Korea says it can launch a nuclear missile ‘anytime and anywhere’

By Michael D. Regan

U.S. officials said North Korea has advanced its intercontinental ballistic missile capacity but does not have the ability to use nuclear warheads on them.

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Oct 25

Watch 3:39
News Wrap: National Intelligence director doubts North Korea will relinquish nuclear weapons

By PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Tuesday, National Intelligence Director James Clapper voiced doubt that North Korea will ever give up its nuclear weapons. The State Department quickly disputed that notion and insisted the U.S. policy is both unchanged and realistic. Also,…

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