Various reports in American and South Korean state media Friday evening indicated that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un announced the halt of nuclear and missile tests in his country. The reports did not specify whether the tests would conclude permanently. The South Korean newswire service Yonhap reports that the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published the announcement from Kim, which read, “from April 21, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.”“The North will shut down a nuclear test site in the country’s northern side to prove the vow to suspend nuclear test,” the announcement concluded. NK News, a website focusing on updates from the communist country, reported that Kim told a Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) meeting that there was “no need” for such a nuclear program anymore.Reuters also confirmed the KCNA report. Sputnik, a Russian state site, added the detail North Korea will … [Read more...] about Reports: North Korean State Media Announced Nuclear Program Shutdown
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North Korea Says U.S. Must Stop Defending Israel, Which is ‘Destroying’ Middle East
World North Korea Israel Human Rights Council Palestinians Gaza North Korea has condemned the U.S. and its alliance with Israel, which continued to experience deadly clashes between security forces and Palestinian protestors. On Friday, the official Korean Central News Agency called the U.S. out for repeatedly defending Israel from criticism at the United Nations Human Rights Council, which U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley once called "a haven for dictators" and has threatened to pull the U.S. out of. Palestinians have threatened to lodge a complaint with the international body over rising casualties as Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on Palestinian demonstrators near the Gaza border, where dozens have been killed and thousands injured since violent protests erupted over Israel's historic and ongoing seizure of land. "Israel's wild act of destroying Mid-east peace and mercilessly killing Palestinians is a hideous crime that deserves denunciations … [Read more...] about North Korea Says U.S. Must Stop Defending Israel, Which is ‘Destroying’ Middle East
North Korean leader suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site
TOKYO — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared he will suspend nuclear and missile tests starting Saturday, and that he will shut down the site where the previous six nuclear tests were conducted.“From April 21, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles,” the Korean Central News Agency said in a report Saturday morning.This came out of a meeting of the central committee of the ruling Worker’s Party of Korea held Friday to discuss policy issues related to “a new stage” in a “historic” period.“The North will shut down a nuclear test site in the country’s northern side to prove the vow to suspend nuclear test,” KCNA reported.This comes less than a week before Kim is due to meet with South Korean president Moon Jae-in in the first inter-Korean summit in 11 years. Moon has said that Kim is willing to discuss denuclearization and that he will not insist on American troops … [Read more...] about North Korean leader suspends nuclear and missile tests, shuts down test site
North Korea to suspend nuclear tests, state news reports
Last Updated Apr 20, 2018 6:19 PM EDT SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea will suspend nuclear tests and nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles as of Saturday, the country's state-run news reported Friday. The decision comes came after a meeting of the ruling Worker's Party of Korea, BBC News reports. "The North will shut down a nuclear test site in the country's northern side to prove the vow to suspend nuclear test," Korean Central News Agency said, Yonhap reports. … [Read more...] about North Korea to suspend nuclear tests, state news reports
North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Kim Tong-Hyung Associated Press April 20, 2018 SEOUL — North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site.The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the country is making the move to shift its national focus and improve its economy.President Trump took to Twitter Friday afternoon to praise the announcement, calling it “very good news for North Korea and the World - big progress!”North Korea has agreed to suspend all Nuclear Tests and close up a major test site. This is very good news for North Korea and the World - big progress! Look forward to our Summit.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 20, 2018 Advertisement The North also vowed to actively engage with regional neighbors and the international community to secure peace in the Korean … [Read more...] about North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile testing