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Kim Jong Un says to further strengthen nuclear weapons in quality

Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un said that the only way to defend the nation's sovereignty is to further strengthen nuclear forces in quality and the military should be prepared to deliver nuclear warheads at any time.

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China's considerations for endorsing latest UN resolution on DPRK

​The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Wednesday adopted a new resolution to impose a set of harsh sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to punish the country's latest nuclear test and satellite launch.

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UN Security Council approves new resolution on DPRK

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday that imposes new sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in order to curb the country's nuclear and missile programs.

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China hopes for full implementation of UN resolution on DPRK

China on Thursday said it hoped the UN Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) could be fully and seriously implemented, urging parties concerned not to intensify tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

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S. Korea hails new UN resolution on DPRK

South Korea on Wednesday hailed the adoption of a new UN Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling it the toughest and most effective in UN history.

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UN harsh sanctions not intended to affect DPRK people's livelihood

The fresh UN sanctions adopted Wednesday on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), though widely believed to be tougher than ever, are not intended to affect DPRK people's livelihood as the document contains language allowing for humanitarian exemptions.

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Backgrounder: UN sanctions on DPRK for nuclear, missile tests

​The UN Security Council adopted a new resolution on Wednesday imposing much tougher sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) following its nuclear test and asatellite launch.

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China plans 30 nuclear power plants along Silk route

China has set a target of building around 30 nuclear power units in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative routes by 2030, according to Sun Qin, president of China National Nuclear Corp.

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Dialogue, negotiations key to settling Korean Peninsula nuclear issue

​The UN Security Council on Wednesday adopted a set of tougher sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which is seen as a necessary price Pyongyang has to pay for its recent nuclear test and satellite launch.

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S.Korean president expresses sincere hope for DPRK's nuke renunciation

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Thursday expressed her sincere hope for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear renunciation following the adoption of new UN Security Council resolution overnight, according to her office.

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Japan hails new UN resolution on DPRK over nuke test, rocket launch

​The Japanese government hailed early Thursday the adoption of a new UN resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) over its recent nuclear bomb test and rocket launch.

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S. Korea welcomes new UN resolution on DPRK

South Korea on Wednesday welcomed the adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.

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Vote on DPRK resolution set on Wednesday: UN Security Council president

​The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on a resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) after the country conducted its fourth nuclear test, Ismael Gaspar Martins, the Security Council president for March, told reporters here on Tuesday.

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S. Korean president says to force DPRK to give up nuke program

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye said Tuesday that the government will force the Democratic People' s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to give up its nuclear program based on firmer defense readiness and international cooperation.

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Nuclear deterrence a 'factor of stability' in South Asia: Pakistan

​Describing its nuclear arsenal as a "factor of stability in South Asia", Pakistan said on Wednesday that it will maintain a full-spectrum deterrence and take steps to effectively respond to the threats to its national security.

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Taiwan experts suggest more solar power, less nuclear

Several Taiwan experts said Thursday that the share of solar power production must be raised to reach the island's goal of phasing out nuclear power.

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Nuke complex operator ordered to pay damages for voluntary evacuation from Fukushima

The Kyoto District Court ruled on Thursday that Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) is liable for damages arising from voluntary evacuation by residents in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.