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In this photo provided on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees the test firings of what it says are strategic cruise missiles off the country’s west coast Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea says it performed cruise missile tests, days after it vowed to respond to US threats

A price chart on the Bybit website for the cryptocurrency Ethereum is seen on a computer screen in New York on Friday evening, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

FBI accuses North Korean-backed hackers of stealing $1.5 billion in crypto from Dubai-based firm

A TV screen at Seoul Railway Station in South Korea, on Oct. 21, 2024, shows an image of soldiers believed to be from North Korea standing in line to receive supplies from Russia. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says

In this image made from video provided by Koryo Tours, tourist group get briefing from North Korean host at Namsan Hotel in Rason, North Korea on Feb. 20, 2025. (Koryo Tours via AP)

North Korea opens to a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years

An employee watches an electronic signboard displaying the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at the lounge of Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

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North Korea Ambassador Song Kim addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

On a day when isolated nations get their say at the UN, North Korea reups condemnation of US

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks to the media after his talks with Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev in Kaliningrad, Russia, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

The UN’s nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons

FILE - This undated photo provided on Sept. 13, 2024, by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, center, on an inspecting visit at what they say is an institute of nuclear weapons and a facility for nuclear materials at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)

North Korea has enough uranium to build a ‘double-digit’ number of bombs, Seoul’s spy agency says

The USS Vermont, a nuclear-powered and fast-attack submarine, enters a naval base in Busan, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. (Gang Sun-bae/Yonhap via AP)

North Korea vows response to US submarine’s visit to South Korea

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, oversees a launch of, what it says, the country’s newly built Hwasongpho-11-Da-4.5 ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea’s Kim is bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing 2 types of missiles

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missiles launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say

A TV screen shows an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. The letters read "North Korea, unveiling the uranium enrichment facility for the first time." (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

What to know about North Korea’s unveiling of its uranium enrichment facility

This undated photo provided on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, center, on an inspecting visit at what they say is an institute of nuclear weapons and a facility for nuclear materials at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea gives a glimpse of a secretive uranium-enrichment facility as Kim pushes for more nukes

North Korea discloses a uranium enrichment facility for the first time since 2010 as Kim calls for more nuclear weapons

A directional sign showing the distance to North Korea's Kaesong and Seoul stands in front of fences adorned with ribbons bearing messages wishing for the reunification of the two Koreas at the Imjingak Pavilion in Paju, South Korea, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Key takeaways from AP’s examination of South Korea’s split views on North Korea’s nuclear threats

A tourist views high-rise apartment buildings from a bus in Incheon, South Korea, Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

South Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea’s nuclear threat

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles after Kim vowed to bolster war readiness

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North’s eastern waters

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech, marking the country's 76th founding anniversary in Pyongyang, North Korea Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea’s Kim vows to make his nuclear force ready for combat with US

Balloons are seen from the Unification Observation Post in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea says North Korea has again launched trash-carrying balloons across the border

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, shakes hands with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during a meeting at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (Jin Sung-chul/Yonhap via AP)

Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand strongly condemn expanding North Korea-Russia military ties

FILE - A television screen shows a file image of Pvt. Travis King during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea Aug. 16, 2023. King, who fled to North Korea just over a year ago, will plead guilty to desertion and four other charges and take responsibility for his conduct. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Army private who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion

Army Pvt. Travis King, who fled to North Korea, will plead guilty to desertion with other charges dropped, lawyer says

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows an explosion after it says a drone crashed into a target in a demonstration, as its leader Kim Jong Un was inspecting at an undisclosed location in North Korea, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea shows new drone attacking a target as Seoul and US hold large military exercises

A U.S. Army's M1A2 Abrams tank from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team fires during a live firing drill at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea

Col. Ryan Donald, right, CFC/UNC/USFK Public Affairs Director, and Col. Lee Sung-jun of South Korea's JCS Public Affairs Director, attend a press briefing of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

FILE - A balloon presumably sent by North Korea, is seen in a paddy field in Incheon, South Korea, on June 10, 2024. (Im Sun-suk/Yonhap via AP, File)

Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

In this photo taken during a two-day trip on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, 2024 and provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech as he visits a flood-hit area in Uiju, North Phyongan province, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korean leader says thousands of flood victims will be brought to capital for temporary care

FILE - South Korea's Lim Jonghoon, right, takes a selfie with North Korea's Ri Jong Sik, left, and Kim Kum, second left, China's Wang Chuqin, background, and Sun Yingsha, center, and his teammate Shin Yubin, right, and Lim Jonghoon during the medal ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 30, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File)

Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows celebrations to mark the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units, during a ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

This undated photo provided on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by the North Korean government, shows a flood-hit area in Sinuiju city, North Phyongan province, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Russia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks as he visits an air force helicopter unit to praise the troops for helping rescue people from recent floods, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid

Ri Il Gyu, a former political counselor at the North Korean Embassy in Cuba who defected to South Korea last November, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Associated Press bureau in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea’s former No. 2 diplomat in Cuba describes his dramatic, swift defection

FILE - Rescuers use a dinghy boat to evacuate villagers trapped by floodwaters in Jingtang village, Zixing city, in southern China's Hunan province, on July 28, 2024. (Chinatopix via AP, File)

Rain-related disasters have killed more than 250 in a deadly week across Asia

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a flood-hit area in Sinuiju city, North Phyongan province, North Korea Monday, July 29, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

South Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea