Nuclear program of North Korea
Pyongyang Threatens the US with "Great Suffering and Pain"
North Korea threatened the United States to cause them the "greatest suffering and pain" if they continue to push the UN to tighten sanctions against Pyongyang after their sixth nuclear test. Reports Mediapool.
NATO's Stoltenberg says N. Korea's 'reckless behavior' requires global response
North Korea's "reckless behavior" is a global threat and requires a global response, the head of the NATO military alliance said on Sept. 10.
NATO is not directly involved in the crisis, which saw Pyongyang carry out its sixth and most powerful nuclear test a week ago, but has repeatedly called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Pacific Nations Condemn North Korea
Pacific leaders including Malcolm Turnbull have condemned North Korea, describing their behaviour as a threat to their region, News.com.au reported.
Pacific nations including Australia have jointly condemned North Korea's repeated attempts to test nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
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NATO Chief Says All States Must Apply Sanctions to North Korea
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday all countries must comply with sanctions on North Korea as the international community ratchets up pressure on the reclusive regime following its largest nuclear test to date, writes New Europe.
World leaders seek tougher sanctions on North Korea
World leaders have been pushing for tougher sanctions on North Korea after its latest and the most powerful nuclear test on Sept. 3, while Pyongyang pledged to take "powerful counter measures" to respond to U.S. pressure or any new sanctions against it over its missile programme.
North Korea Nuclear Crisis: Test 'Caused Landslides'
North Korea's recent nuclear test appears to have triggered several landslides, according to what are believed to be the first satellite images of the aftermath, reported BBC.
Sunday's test took place underground at the mountainous Punggye-ri site.
Analysis group 38 North published pictures which show "more numerous and widespread" disturbances than before.
US can sell advanced arms to Seoul, Tokyo
President Donald Trump said on Sept. 5 he would allow Japan and South Korea to buy more "highly sophisticated" U.S. military equipment, amid soaring tensions after Pyongyang's latest atomic test.
"I am allowing Japan & South Korea to buy a substantially increased amount of highly sophisticated military equipment from the United States," Trump said in a tweet.
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Putin Says Sanctions, Pressure Alone Won't Resolve North Korea Crisis
Resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis is impossible with sanctions and pressure alone, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday after meeting his South Korean counterpart, adding that the impact of cutting oil would be worrying.
Donald Trump Announces He Is Selling Japan and South Korea Military Equipment
Donald Trump has announced his is selling Japan and South Korea a "substantially increased" amount of US military equipment, as the President and his allies look for ways to counter the threat from North Korea.
North Korean ICBM reportedly on the move
South Korea said on Tuesday an agreement with the United States to scrap a weight limit on its warheads would help it respond to North Korea's nuclear and missile threat after it conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test two days ago, Reuters reports.
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