Seoul promised it could take its own "grave measures" if Pyongyang rejects talks on a jointly run factory park that has been shuttered for nearly a month.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea said Saturday that it has entered a "state of war" with Republic of Korea, marking the latest flare-up of tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
China "firmly" opposes the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, according to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
Nations condemn DPRK's nuclear test DPRK says it conducts 3rd nuclear test
The United States and its allies may boost their military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, citing Pyongyang's nuclear test, analysts said.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) vowed Friday to take "strong physical countermeasures" if the Republic of Korea (ROK) is directly involved in the UN sanctions, which would be seen as "a declaration of war" against Pyongyang.
The UN Security Council on Tuesday demanded Pyongyang not proceed with any further launches using ballistic missile technology.China backs UN resolution DPRK vows to strengthen deterrence DPRK vows to end denuclearization talks
Beijing is involved in negotiations on a draft UN Security Council resolution regarding Pyongyang's December rocket launch in "a constructive way", the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
The navy of the Republic of Korea has retrieved debris from the first stage of Pyongyang's rocket, which will be analyzed to determine its level of ballistic expertise.
A satellite that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched aboard a long-range rocket is orbiting normally, the Republic of Korea said on Thursday.
Beijing expressed regret over Pyongyang's launch of a long-range rocket on Wednesday amid deep concern among its neighbors. Special: DPRK rocket launch
Responses: UN Japan US ROK Philippines
The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned the rocket launch announced by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), calling the move "a clear violation" of relevant council resolutions.
The White House on Wednesday vowed to work with its partners to ensure the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is punished for its launch of another satellite.
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