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US, China discuss measures to counter North Korea threat
China has also begun a suspending all coal imports from North Korea for the rest of the year
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Female agents are regime's weapon of choice: North Korean defector
Following Jong-Nam's death, around 20 defectors have been given the highest degree of protection
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Forget sanctions, reining in North Korea will need a whole new approach
UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against North Korea in late November 2016
 "Forget sanctions, reining in North Korea will need a whole new approach")
North Korea says ballistic missile test a success
The missile was launched from Banghyon air base in the western province of North Pyongan
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North Korea test fires missile; S Korea request Security Council meeting
US and Japan, too, have sought an urgent consultation
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile, says Korean defence ministry
The missile flew about 500 kilometres before falling into the sea
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North Korea could own 45 nuclear arms by 2020, says Expert
As Pyongyang is growing it's pace of arms development
North Korea nuclear attack would trigger overwhelming response: Mattis
James Mattis is making the first overseas tour by a senior Trump administration
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North Korea has plutonium for 10 nuclear bombs: South Korea
The isolated communist state is thought to be planning a nuclear push in 2017
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North Korea threatens missile launch anytime, blames US
Jeong warned that North Korea will face international sanctions and pressure if it fires off an ICBM
North Korea missile plan: US warns against 'provocative' actions
Pyongyang has never successfully test-fired an ICBM and analysts are divided on that
N Korea: Developing long-range missiles 'in final stages'
Under Kim, North Korea has seen steady progress in its nuclear and missile programs
North Korea capable of launching nuclear weapon, says US official
Amid ramped up testing by N Korea, the US is deploying an advanced missile defence system in South Korea
China to 'seriously' implement UN sanctions on North Korea
This measure is set to hit Pyongyang's lucrative Chinese coal exports
South Korea says North fired missile, jammed GPS systems
The launch came in the middle of a two-day nuclear security summit being hosted by Barack Obama in Washington
US asked China to cut coal imports propping up N Korea
US has been seeking new UN sanctions to stymie North Korea's economy and force them to abandon his nuclear and missile programs
US military detects failed North Korean missile launch
North Korea has conducted an unsuccessful launch of a powerful medium-range missile
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Activity at N Korea rocket site fuels test concerns
Satellite images taken on October 1 show increased activity at the Sohae satellite launch station in North Korea
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Activity spotted at North Korean nuclear sites, speculations rife over tests
Satellite images showing continuous activity around north, west and south portals have surfaced on 38 North website
 "Activity spotted at North Korean nuclear sites, speculations rife over tests")
North Korea hails 'successful' test of new rocket engine
Ground test comes less than two weeks after Pyongyang detonated what it said was a miniaturised atomic bomb
