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N Korea cancels talks with South Korea and warns US
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North Korea to dismantle nuclear test site ahead of US summit
North Korea will destroy its nuclear test site later this month, ahead of a summit with the United States, it said Saturday, pledging to blow up its tunnels in front of invited foreign media.
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North Korea: UN gains 'unprecedented access' during visit
The head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) believes there is a "sense of optimism" among North Korea's leaders after enjoying what he said was unprecedented access to the country.
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Trump announces date for June summit with Kim Jong-un in Singapore
On the flight back from North Korea, Pompeo told reporters that the location and time of the summit had been agreed, but said details would be forthcoming in the next few days.
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North Korea: 'Real opportunity' for nuclear deal, Pompeo says
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North Korea will invite US experts to witness nuclear site shutdown in May, and scrap its unique timezone
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North and South Korea agree to get rid of nuclear weapons in historic talks
After stepping across the border, Kim Jong-un invited his rival to cross the heavily-armed border with him before they returned to the southern side for talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
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Korean leaders aim for end of war, 'complete denuclearisation' after historic summit
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Kim makes history as North Korea leader crosses into South for start of summit
With a single step, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world's most heavily armed border to greet his rival, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons.
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Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit
Kim Jong-un is set to become the first North Korean leader to cross into South Korean territory since the end of the Korean War in 1953, as final details are put in place for the summit.
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North Korea nuclear test site has collapsed and may be out of action – China study
Report builds on evidence that site is unstable after sixth nuclear test and puts Kim Jong-un’s pledge to no longer use site in a new light
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North Korea says it no longer needs nuclear tests
North Korea will immediately suspend nuclear and missile tests, scrap its nuclear test site and instead pursue economic growth and peace, the North's state media said on Saturday, ahead of planned summits with South Korea and the United States.
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North Korean Leader Says He Will Suspend Arms Tests and Shut Test Site
It also said the North would “shut down a nuclear test site in the country’s northern side to guarantee transparency in suspending nuclear tests.”
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Trump hails CIA chief Mike Pompeo's secret trip to N Korea
CIA director Mike Pompeo forged a "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un when they met last week, US President Donald Trump has tweeted.
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North and South Korea set to end 68-year war
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