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Nuclear program of North Korea

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What geology reveals about North Korea’s nuclear weapons — and what it obscures

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North Korea is a major military threat to the US and its Asian allies, but exactly how powerful are its nuclear weapons? An earth scientist explains why it’s hard to answer this question.

South Korean soldiers stand guard as construction equipment destroys a guard post in the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas in Cheorwon, Nov. 15, 2018. 

Should the US lift sanctions against North Korea already?

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North Korea details plans to dismantle nuclear test site

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in this undated photo released on May 9, 2018, by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency in Pyongyang. The same day, North Korea released three American prisoners, pavin

What Trump’s Iran decision means for North Korean nuclear talks

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With threat of war looming, North and South Korea to hold summit

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers remarks to members of the press after a meeting about North Korea's nuclear program at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Dec. 15, 2017.

Tillerson urges long halt to North Korea weapons tests before any talks

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged North Korea to carry out a “sustained cessation” of weapons testing to allow the two countries to hold talks about Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs.

North Korea’s angry rhetoric better viewed with understanding, than comedy

Global Politics

North Korea’s young ruler has a singular mission, experts say, preserve the family dynasty. And in that context, Kim Jong Un’s sabre-rattling and his invitation to have Dennis Rodman visit the isolated country all makes sense.

South Korea backs off speculation that North preparing for nuke test, but tensions remain

Global Politics

Monday morning brought with it speculation that North Korea might be preparing another nuclear test, which would be an escalation of an already tense situation. But by afternoon, South Korean officials walked back that idea. But tensions remain high.

Academics say to de-escalate in North Korea U.S. must talk

Global Politics

Tensions remain at a fever pitch between the U.S. and South Korea on one side and North Korea on the other. But academics say the way to dial down the pressure is for American officials to reach out. But should the U.S. give North Koreans what they’re so clearly looking for?

North Korea increases rhetoric, threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike

North Korea is threatening, for the first tiem, to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the United States and South Korea. Though South Korea has heard this rhetoric before, critics say these threats should be taken with great caution.