NPR: denuclearization https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=576771098 denuclearization en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:33:28 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: denuclearization https://www.npr.org/tags/576771098/denuclearization North Korea Conducts 3rd Missile Test Since Last Week Amid Stalled Talks With U.S. It wasn't immediately clear what type of weapon was tested early Friday, but South Korea's military noted the missiles traveled at hypersonic speeds and flew about 137 miles. Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:45:19 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/08/02/747504332/north-korea-conducts-third-missile-test-since-last-week-amid-stalled-talks-with- https://www.npr.org/2019/08/02/747504332/north-korea-conducts-third-missile-test-since-last-week-amid-stalled-talks-with-

It wasn't immediately clear what type of weapon was tested early Friday, but South Korea's military noted the missiles traveled at hypersonic speeds and flew about 137 miles.

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]]> Scott Neuman North Korea Conducts Missile Tests While Bolton Meets With Officials In Seoul The test of short-range missiles — one of which may be a new design — is seen as a pressure tactic on Washington as Pyongyang warns against a resumption of U.S.-South Korea military exercises. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:22:36 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/07/25/745144254/north-korea-conducts-missile-tests-while-bolton-meets-with-officials-in-seoul https://www.npr.org/2019/07/25/745144254/north-korea-conducts-missile-tests-while-bolton-meets-with-officials-in-seoul

The test of short-range missiles — one of which may be a new design — is seen as a pressure tactic on Washington as Pyongyang warns against a resumption of U.S.-South Korea military exercises.

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]]> Scott Neuman Kim Jong Un Willing To Denuclearize If Given Security Guarantees, Putin Says The two leaders met Thursday to discuss denuclearization and sanctions. No major agreements came out of the summit, but the two leaders said they were satisfied with the talks. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:37:45 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/717024974/kim-jong-un-willing-to-denuclearize-if-given-security-guarantees-putin-says https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/717024974/kim-jong-un-willing-to-denuclearize-if-given-security-guarantees-putin-says The two leaders met Thursday to discuss denuclearization and sanctions. No major agreements came out of the summit, but the two leaders said they were satisfied with the talks.

]]> Matthew S. Schwartz President Trump Announces Halt To 'Additional Sanctions' On North Korea A source says the president was referring to future penalties, not those imposed Thursday against two Chinese companies for illicit support of North Korea in violation of international sanctions. Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:00:22 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/03/22/705764571/north-korea-pulls-out-from-inter-korea-liaison-office https://www.npr.org/2019/03/22/705764571/north-korea-pulls-out-from-inter-korea-liaison-office A source says the president was referring to future penalties, not those imposed Thursday against two Chinese companies for illicit support of North Korea in violation of international sanctions.

]]> Dalia Mortada N. Korea Considering Whether To Resume Nuclear, Missile Tests Amid Impasse With U.S. Pyongyang blamed U.S. officials for the breakdown in talks in Hanoi last month and said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon decide whether to end his country's voluntary moratorium on testing. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 14:41:33 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/03/15/703715667/n-korea-considering-whether-to-resume-nuclear-missile-tests-amid-impasse-with-u- https://www.npr.org/2019/03/15/703715667/n-korea-considering-whether-to-resume-nuclear-missile-tests-amid-impasse-with-u- Pyongyang blamed U.S. officials for the breakdown in talks in Hanoi last month and said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon decide whether to end his country's voluntary moratorium on testing.

]]> Francesca Paris Opinion: Why The Hanoi Summit Failure Could Lead To A Real Deal The breakdown in talks between President Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, writes Gary Samore, an experienced negotiator with North Korea. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:59:41 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/03/01/699313714/opinion-why-the-hanoi-summit-failure-could-lead-to-a-real-deal https://www.npr.org/2019/03/01/699313714/opinion-why-the-hanoi-summit-failure-could-lead-to-a-real-deal

The breakdown in talks between President Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, writes Gary Samore, an experienced negotiator with North Korea.

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]]> Gary Samore Trump And Kim's Second Nuclear Summit Ends With No Deal Talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended early Thursday. Trump cited continued sanctions against North Korea as a sticking point. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 01:58:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/02/28/698848039/second-nuclear-summit-ends-with-no-deal https://www.npr.org/2019/02/28/698848039/second-nuclear-summit-ends-with-no-deal

Talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended early Thursday. Trump cited continued sanctions against North Korea as a sticking point.

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]]> Matthew S. Schwartz What To Expect From North Korea At The Next Trump-Kim Summit Analysts weigh the possible offers North Korea's leader could make later this month in Vietnam. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:21:52 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/02/20/695768820/what-to-expect-from-north-korea-at-the-next-trump-kim-summit https://www.npr.org/2019/02/20/695768820/what-to-expect-from-north-korea-at-the-next-trump-kim-summit Analysts weigh the possible offers North Korea's leader could make later this month in Vietnam.

]]> Anthony Kuhn 2nd North Korea Nuclear Summit Will Take Place In Vietnam This Month, Trump Says The U.S. and North Korea will meet in Vietnam, Trump told lawmakers during the State of the Union address. The countries will work toward details of denuclearization missing from last year's meeting. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:39:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/02/06/691873051/second-north-korea-nuclear-summit-will-take-place-in-vietnam-this-month-trump-sa https://www.npr.org/2019/02/06/691873051/second-north-korea-nuclear-summit-will-take-place-in-vietnam-this-month-trump-sa The U.S. and North Korea will meet in Vietnam, Trump told lawmakers during the State of the Union address. The countries will work toward details of denuclearization missing from last year's meeting.

]]> Matthew S. Schwartz North Korea Prepares For Second Nuclear Summit With U.S. Kim Jong Un praised Trump's "unusual determination" to come to an agreement. A second summit, expected around late February, could be a chance for the two countries to work out crucial details. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 07:00:32 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2019/01/24/688111307/north-korea-prepares-for-second-nuclear-summit-with-u-s https://www.npr.org/2019/01/24/688111307/north-korea-prepares-for-second-nuclear-summit-with-u-s Kim Jong Un praised Trump's "unusual determination" to come to an agreement. A second summit, expected around late February, could be a chance for the two countries to work out crucial details.

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