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Trump and North Korea
This week, tensions have increased between North Korea and America. North Korea has been testing missiles over the last several months at an increased frequency and President Trump made a statement Tuesday that any action would be met with "fire and fury" from the U.S.. He has since stated that maybe that threat didn't go far enough after North Koreans laughed it off. Some are concerned that the John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 23 2024
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US and South Korea to hold talks in Hawaii on cost sharing for American troops
• U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii this week to discuss sharing the cost of American troops in South Korea. • The talks aim for a fair outcome to strengthen the alliance, officials say. • The meeting, held in Honolulu, focuses on the 12th ROK-U.S. Special Measures Agreement. U.S. and South Korean officials will meet in Hawaii this week for talks on sharing the cost of
Fox News (Online News)Feb 19 2024
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Putin gave Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car in a show of their special ties, North Korea says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car for his personal use in a demonstration of their special relationship, North Korea’s state media reported Tuesday. The report didn’t say what kind of vehicle it was or how it was shipped. But observers said it could violate a U.N. resolution that bans supplying luxury items
QuartzNov 21 2023
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North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea successfully launched a surveillance satellite into orbit late Tuesday night, according to its state media. The claim couldn't immediately be confirmed independently.
It's the third time this year that North Korea has attempted to put a surveillance satellite into orbit. Two previous attempts — in May and August — both failed.
The rocket launch carrying the satellite
CBS News (Online)Apr 28 2024
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South Korea's president talks to opposition about cooperation after his party was routed in election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was talking with liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday about how to revive bipartisan cooperation, after Yoon’s conservative party recently suffered a massive defeat in parliamentary elections. The meeting was their first since Yoon took office in 2022 after defeating Lee in the country’s closest presidential election.
QuartzApr 18 2024
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South Korea finmin: to take immediate, decisive response to FX volatility
SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister said on Friday authorities would take immediate and decisive action if needed to respond to excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Minister Choi Sang-mok said authorities would stand ready to utilise the market stabilising programme of 94 trillion won ($68.00 billion) if needed to stabilise financial markets.
ReutersAug 14 2023
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North Korea leader ramping up missile production
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un ordered factories to “drastically boost” missile production in order to get “fully prepared” for any war with enemies, state media reported Monday. Kim visited munitions factories, including one that produces tactical missiles, on Aug. 11 and 12 and “set forth an important goal to drastically boost the existing missile production capacity” to meet the need of
The HillApr 21 2024
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Japan Defence Ministry Says N. Korea Launches 'Suspected Ballistic Missile'
Barron'sMay 03 2024
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Missing zebra rescued near North Bend
The missing zebra, a Western Washington sensation, was found near North Bend on Friday night after nearly a week on the loose in King County. The mare, whose name — “Shug” — was publicly revealed Friday, escaped from her owner’s trailer April 28 in North Bend along with three other zebras. The three were quickly corralled while Shug continued to roam. The zebra, originally misidentified as a
The Seattle TimesMay 06 2024
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Jury convicts North Dakota lawmaker of misdemeanor speculation
A jury in North Dakota on Friday convicted a state lawmaker of a misdemeanor in connection with a state-leased building he has ownership ties to. A legislative leader said he disagrees with the verdict and plans to review the statute and rules involved. Republican Rep. Jason Dockter, of Bismarck, was charged in December 2023 with speculating or wagering on official action. He pleaded not
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