North Korea
US could shift to containment strategy for North Korea
US could shift to containment strategy for North Korea
North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket failed soon after takeoff. The UN Security Council condemned the launch. The US canceled food aid to North Korea. Japan said it would consider economic sanctions. Russia urged restraint. China urged calm. North Korea promoted Kim Jong-un to a top military post.
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North Korea said it was ready to launch its long-range rocket. The US and South Korea said the launch would be regarded as provocative. Russia criticized the planned launch. China called for calm.
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In a further escalation of tensions, South Korea intelligence officials said North Korea was preparing to conduct another nuclear bomb test. The report followed an announcement by North Korea that it would launch a long-range rocket later this month.
North Korea moved ahead with plans to launch a long-range rocket despite international warnings. North Korea announced plans last month to launch a communications satellite during the April celebrations of the birth of North Korea’s founder Kim Il Sung.
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North Korea announced it would launch a long-range missile, putting into jeopardy an agreement with the US for food aid. Both China and Russia urged North Korea not to do so.
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North Korea agreed to suspend its nuclear weapons program in exchange for food aid from the US. In the past, North Korea has made similar promises.
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