North Korea Uses Neutral Tone

Japan mum hopes Trump will get Kim to release her daughter after 48 years in North Korea
The family of Megumi Yokota, who was 13 when she was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977, met the US president previously in Tokyo The family of a Japanese national who was just 13 when she was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977 have called on US President Donald Trump to intervene with Pyongyang and bring her and other abductees home -
Japan to coordinate with US as Trump calls N. Korea nuclear power
Japan's government said Tuesday it will ensure close coordination with the United States in coping with North Korea's missile and nuc
North Korea Uses Neutral Tone After Trump ‘Nuclear Power’ Remark
North Korea’s state media reported on Donald Trump’s inauguration in its first direct acknowledgement of his return to the White House and adopted a neutral tone without referencing the president’s characterization of Pyongyang as a “nuclear power.
Trump calls North Korea a 'nuclear power,' drawing a rebuke from Seoul
South Korea said denuclearization was still the goal after President Donald Trump used a phrase that could imply recognition of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.
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The U.S. Pacific Air Forces told Newsweek that the RC-135 spy planes were conducting planned, routine operations.
Trump Asks U.S. Troops in South Korea: ‘How’s Kim Jong Un?’
President Donald Trump opened a video call with American troops stationed in South Korea on Monday night by asking: “How is Kim Jong Un doing?” Speaking at the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural Ball in Washington,
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South Korea bristles at Trump calling North Korea ‘nuclear power’
South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a consistent principle upheld by the international community,

N. Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile

South Korean aims to bring home abductees from the North with the help of drones
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North Korea tests 'several' missiles, South Korean military says
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Japan Has No Choice but to Strengthen Defence, Foreign Minister Tells New Trump Administration
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North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says
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Japan, US, S. Korea vow to crack down on N. Korean cybercrime
Japan, the United States and South Korea pledged Tuesday to work together to stop North Korea's efforts to raise funds ...
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Japan, South Korea agree to maintain close cooperation with US amid North Korea's alleged threats
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya, his counterpart Cho Tae Yul reaffirm importance of advancing ties amid deepening political ...
Japanese prime minister calls for regional revitalization in economic plan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba touted regional revitalization and stronger cooperation with local governments around ...
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South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil
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Japan’s New Missile Stockpile Is a Warning to China
What makes the JASSM-ER especially useful for Japan is the extended range of the missile. The range on the JASSM-ER is more than 1,200 miles. That’s because this weapon has an internal fuel tank and a ...