The country appeared to signal an openness to talks, but said it must be recognized as a nuclear power and would not discuss abandoning its arsenal.
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U.S. Nuclear-Capable Sub Visits South Korea
The submarine made a port call as part of Washington’s effort to show its commitment to defending its East Asian ally.
North Korea Threatens Actions Against American Spy Planes
The country warned that it would shoot down American spy planes, escalating verbal attacks on the U.S. as South Korea’s leader traveled to attend a NATO summit.
Are North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Tests as Safe as the Country Claims?
The country has conducted six underground nuclear tests, and a seventh may be on the way. Rights groups fear their environmental and health consequences.
Is Kim Jong-un’s ‘Most Beloved Daughter’ North Korea’s Next Leader?
Her appearances in state media, most recently in undated photos released on New Year’s Day, have triggered growing speculation about succession plans in the country.
North Korea’s Covid Outbreak Is Over, Kim Jong-un Says
Kim Jong-un declared “victory” over the virus, despite a lack of vaccines. Outside experts have cast doubt on the North’s pandemic-related claims.
North Korea Dangles Hopes for Summit and End-of-War Declaration
Kim Jong-un’s sister responds to the South Korean leader’s last attempt to put the peace process back on track, but skepticism abounds.
North Korea to Washington: Timetable on Talks Is Up to Us, Not You
The country turned down an American offer to resume negotiations “without preconditions,” as President Biden’s envoy visited the region.
North Korea Warns Biden Against ‘Hostile Policy’
An official said President Biden had made “a big blunder” by characterizing the North’s nuclear arsenal as a threat to the United States.
North Korea’s Message to Biden: ‘Refrain From Causing a Stink’
The country took a confrontational stance against the United States in its first official remark directed at President Biden’s administration.