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The Trump administration has launched new sanctions against 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses in a bid to ratchet up pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program – the largest round of sanctions yet.

Mr Kim said the North had become a "world-class military power".

North Korea has abruptly cancelled a cultural event scheduled to be held jointly with the South, Seoul has said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is famous in Western media for executing people that fall out of his favor – though some seem to have found the knack of returning from the dead.

For all the buzz and political intrigue, North Korea's participation at next month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang will live up to the old saying: "It's the taking part that counts".

Delegation including cheerleaders will travel to Games despite rising tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme

North and South Korean negotiators have met multiple times in the past, without any permanent decrease in tensions or hostilities, and analysts advised caution on Tuesday's talks.

North Korea has accepted Seoul's offer to hold talks next Tuesday to discuss Pyongyang's participation in the Winter Olympics and other matters of mutual interest, South Korea's Ministry of Unification said, Yonhap reports.

North Korea’s overture was a dramatic reversal of its previous approach to South Korea.

The President warns Kim Jong Un that he has a mightier nuclear arsenal at his fingertips in a tweet

* Nikki Haley distances US from Seoul’s plan to hold cross-border talks
* Haley’s remarks in clear contrast to state department’s cautious stance

Beijing, Pyongyang's main ally, welcomed developments.

"We are a responsible nuclear nation that loves peace," Kim said. "As long as there's no aggression against us we do not intend to use nuclear powers."

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Secretary of state’s remarks appear to mark shift in state department policy, which had previously required proof North Korea was giving up nuclear arsenal

1st missile test since Trump put the hermit nation back on list of countries it says support terrorism

Reports citing South Korean military chiefs say Pyongyang has conducted first launch since it fired missile over Japan in September

The launch was also confirmed by the Japanese prime minister’s office.

North Korea is believed to have enough fissile material for at least 25 to 30 nuclear weapons.

A new video shows a North Korean soldier making a dash to freedom, being shot at as he crossed the border. North Korea's actions during the defector's escape violated the armistice agreement ending the Korean War, the U.S.-led U.N. command said.