North Korea could conduct nuke test after U.S. election: South's spy agency director

North Korea could conduct its seventh nuclear weapons test after the U.S. presidential election in November, the director of South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Thursday.

2024-09-26

North could carry out seventh nuke test around U.S. election: South's National Security Adviser

In an interview with Yonhap News TV, the national security adviser said the North would likely decide when to conduct another test after weighing “the strategic advantages and disadvantages” it could incur.

2024-09-23

Russian envoy warns North may conduct seventh nuke test, blames U.S.

Russia's top envoy to Pyongyang said that North Korea may decide to conduct a seventh nuclear test if the United States continues taking "provocative steps" in the region.

2024-02-07

North likely preparing nuclear test: U.S. intelligence

The U.S. intelligence community warned that North Korea likely is preparing to test a nuclear device and further expanding its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program as the regime seeks international acceptance as a nuclear state.

2023-03-09

North capable of 'normal-angle' ICBM launch: South DIA

North Korea possesses full capabilities to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a "normal angle" and plans to conduct a seventh nuclear test aimed at miniaturizing warheads, South Korean military intelligence said Wednesday.

2023-02-22

Yoon warns Kim against trying 7th nuclear test

President Yoon Suk-yeol said North Korea will face a response "not been seen before" if it carries out a new nuclear test and urged China to persuade Pyongyang to denuclearize – or face an influx of military assets to the region.

2022-11-29

North brags of cruise missile flights South says didn't happen

North Korea said Monday that it launched two "strategic" cruise missiles into waters off South Korea's southeastern coast near Ulsan last week, which apparently were not detected by Seoul's military.

2022-11-07

Day after missile barrage, North fires 3 more, including ICBM

A day after an unprecedented barrage of 23 missiles, North Korea fired three more ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Thursday morning that included an intercontinental ballistic missile, South Korean military officials said.

2022-11-03

North Korean nuclear test would constitute a 'grave escalatory action': State Department

A nuclear test by North Korea would constitute a "grave escalatory action" that will be met by serious consequences, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday.

2022-10-27

South Korea, U.S., Japan to hold high-level talks amid speculation on North Korea nuke test

Senior diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan plan to hold consultations on Wednesday on regional and global security issues amid concerns over the possibility of a North Korean nuclear test.

2022-10-26

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