Ahead of nuclear test, North Korean ruling party meets to review state affairs, ties with US and South Korea
The meeting comes amid signs North Korea is preparing for its first nuclear test explosion in nearly five years, which would further escalate a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations this year that has included multiple tests of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Jun 09, 2022, 11:45 AM IST
North Korea refuses US offer for talks, citing its hostile policy
The statement by Choe Son Hui, the first foreign minister, came hours before the top diplomats and defense chiefs of the United States and South Korea meet in Seoul in their first joint talks in five years to discuss North Korea's nuclear programme.
Mar 18, 2021, 06:19 AM IST
Will push to denuclearise Pyongyang in 2017: South Korea
South Korea will strengthen efforts and policies in 2017 aimed at pushing North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, an official statement said on Wednesday.
Jan 04, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
