Sentences with phrase «halt missile tests»

The decision to halt missile tests is also aimed at pursuing economic growth, according to KCNA.

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It has urged North Korea to halt future ballistic missile and nuclear tests, while also calling on the U.S. and South Korea to cease military exercises.

However, Pyongyang has previously offered to halt nuclear and missile testing if the drills are suspended — a proposal supported by China.

North Korea has already effectively halted weapons tests since firing a missile in late November believed to be capable of reaching any city in the U.S..

- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would halt nuclear tests and intercontinental missile launches, in an announcement welcomed by US President Donald Trump ahead of a much - anticipated summit between the two men.

Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo said the US would also continue its military exercises on the Korean Peninsula, but that he expected Pyongyang to halt its nuclear and missile testing.

Last month, Trump surprised the world by accepting an offer to negotiate with Kim, who has announced a halt to nuclear and long - range missile tests.

This test follows North Korea's demands for $ 500 million to halt its missile exports, as well as threats to revive its nuclear weapons program if it does not get more money.

Before the work was halted in 2013, those overseeing the U.S. nuclear arsenal typically pulled six or seven warheads from bombers or missiles every year for dismantlement and invasive diagnostic testing.

Last July, US imposed new sanctions on Iran over missile tests and invited European allies to halt their financial dealings with the country.