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North Korea details plans to dismantle nuclear test site

North Korea announced it would dismantle its test site in the next two weeks, which would include collapsing tunnels with explosions.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un claps during a celebration for nuclear scientists and engineers who contributed to a hydrogen bomb test, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on September 10, 2017.

It’s decision time for the Trump administration on North Korea

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North Korea’s angry rhetoric better viewed with understanding, than comedy

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South Korea backs off speculation that North preparing for nuke test, but tensions remain

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North Korea increases rhetoric, threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike

North Korea conducts third nuclear test in challenge to global community

North Korea followed through on its threats and conducted its third nuclear test on Tuesday, Monday night in the United States, believed to be its most powerful to date. The test was roundly criticized, even by North Korea’s lone ally, China. A United Nations Security Council meeting has been called.

Reports: North Korea agrees to suspend some nuclear activities in exchange for food aid

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Relationships between North Korea and the United States may have thawed dramatically on Wednesday with the U.S. State Department and North Korea’s state-run media announcing a suspension of nuclear enrichment in exchange for U.S. food aid.

Nuclear Summit Overshadowed by North Korean Tensions

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Lisa Mullins talks with Asia correspondent Mary Kay Magistad about next week’s Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. The Summit is being overshadowed by tensions with North Korea over its nuclear ambitions.

Top of the Hour: North Korea Flexes Missile Muscle, Morning Headlines

North Korea has test fired three short-range missiles. Officials in South Korea confirmed the tests, saying the missiles were fired into eastern waters, with a range of about 75 miles. This latest round of tests comes as the North tries to consolidate power around new leader, Kim Jong-un.

Top of the Hour: Unconfirmed Report Says North Korea Conducted Missile Test, Morning Headlines

A South Korean news agency reported Monday morning that North Korea conducted a short-range missile test hours after announcing the death of leader Kim Jong-il. South Korea’s military would not confirm the report.