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North Korea Launches 2 More Projectiles, Its 8th Weapons Test Since July
The North’s tests on Tuesday came hours after the country said it was willing to sit down with the United States “for comprehensive discussions.” President Trump called the announcement “interesting.”
North Korea Missile Tests, ‘Very Standard’ to Trump, Show Signs of Advancing Arsenal
American intelligence officials and outside experts say that Kim Jong-un is capitalizing on President Trump’s downplaying of his weapons testing to significantly improve the North’s arsenal.
North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’
The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,” a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests.
North Korea Launches 2 Missiles, Its 7th Weapons Test in a Month
North Korea’s latest test-firing came two days after South Korea decided to pull out of a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
South Korea Says It Will End Intelligence-Sharing Deal With Japan, Adding to Tensions
The move frustrates officials in the United States, which pushed for the arrangement in part to ensure that North Korea’s missile activity is closely tracked.
North Korea Launches 2 Projectiles; South Korean Experts Blame Trump
North Korea fired two projectiles on Friday, its 6th missile test since late last month. Analysts say President Trump’s downplaying of the tests has encouraged the launches.
Waning of American Power? Trump Struggles With an Asia in Crisis
The Trump administration has taken a hands-off approach to conflicts — from Kashmir to Hong Kong to the rivalry between Japan and South Korea — as Asian officials escalate the battles.
North Korea Says It Tested New Type of Missile, Further Enhancing Its Arsenal
Analysts confirmed that two projectiles launched on Saturday, North Korea’s fifth weapons test in less than a month, appeared to be a new kind of short-range missile.
Kim Jong-un Gave ‘Small Apology’ for Missile Launches, Trump Says
President Trump said a letter from North Korea’s leader expressed hope for restarting nuclear talks.