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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.




North Korea

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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China, between a rocket and a hard place on North Korea


North Korea

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

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 promotes nuclear and missile chiefs as Kim Jong-un consolidates power before rocket launch


North Korea

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.


China

China ‘concerned’ over North Korea rocket launch plan





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No policy shift from new North Korea leader despite nuclear deal





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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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North Korean power-behind-throne emerges as neighbors meet



China

Did Kim Jong-il death ruin breakthrough deal on North Korea nukes?