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North Korea

North Korea is a country in East Asia, known for its authoritarian government and nuclear weapons program. It is officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent diplomatic outreach from the United States and its response to joint military drills with South Korea.

Latest on North Korea

  • South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
  • Trump wants to talk to Kim. North Korea’s leader has a big ask.
  • Trump says he’ll meet Kim this year, reveals North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons
  • China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea
  • Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
  • North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on additional troops deployment to Russia
  • considering them dress rehearsals for an invasion
  • North Korea has long voiced outrage at the drills
  • the North Korean-linked group Kimsuky
  • South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
  • Ukraine seeking air defense systems from South Korea
  • Missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station amid rising security concerns

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