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This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, shows what was said to be North Korea leader Kim Jung Un, center, applauding after the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM, in North Korea's northwest. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this photo. Keeping North Korea from having a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile has long been considered a key U.S. red line; and one Pyongyang has thumbed its nose at for years. Its Fourth of July ICBM launch is just the latest step in its long march toward, and maybe over, that line. (KRT via AP Video)

How North Korea made it from Kim’s New Year’s boast to ICBM

By ERIC TALMADGE - Associated Press

In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, a U.S. MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile is fired during the combined military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea against North Korea at an undisclosed location in South Korea, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Grinning broadly, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delighted in the global furor created by his nation's first launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, vowing Wednesday to never abandon nuclear weapons and to keep sending Washington more &quot;gift packages&quot; of missile and atomic tests. (South Korea Defense Ministry via AP)

A big North Korean moment, amplified with bigger propaganda

By FOSTER KLUG - Associated Press

This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, shows what was said to be North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, center, applauding after the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM, in North Korea's northwest. (KRT via AP Video)

Kim Jong-un vows North Korea’s nukes are not on negotiation table

By Foster Klug and Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press

People react as they watch the news that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed the order to carry out the test-fire of intercontinental ballistic rocket near the Pyongyang railway station in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. North Korea claimed to have tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in a launch Tuesday, a potential game-changing development in its push to militarily challenge Washington — but a declaration that conflicts with earlier South Korean and U.S. assessments that it had an intermediate range. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

The Latest: S.Korea leader wants tougher sanctions for North

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches the launch of the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile. (Associated Press) ** FILE**

North Korea’s ICBM threatens Alaska, East Asia power balance

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, before the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing: 'Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations'. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nikki Haley U.S. seeks emergency meeting of U.N. security council

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President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Force One, Monday, July 3, 2017, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., en route to Washington as he returns from Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Latest: US, SKorea respond to North with missile launch

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This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, shows what was said to be North Korea leader Kim Jung Un, center, using binoculars to watch the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM, in North Korea's northwest. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this photo. North Korea claimed to have tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in a launch Tuesday, a potential game-changing development in its push to militarily challenge Washington — but a declaration that conflicts with earlier South Korean and U.S. assessments that it had an intermediate range. (KRT via AP Video)

Parsing hype from reality in North Korea’s ICBM claim

By FOSTER KLUG - Associated Press

This image made from video of a news bulletin aired by North Korea's KRT on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, shows what was said to be North Korea leader Kim Jung Un, center, watching the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile, ICBM, in North Korea's northwest. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this photo. North Korea claimed to have tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile in a launch Tuesday, a potential game-changing development in its push to militarily challenge Washington but a declaration that conflicts with earlier South Korean and U.S. assessments that it had an intermediate range. (KRT via AP Video)

North Korea claims it tested first intercontinental missile

By Hyung-jin Kim and Foster Klug - Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects Chinese troops of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong Garrison at the Shek Kong Barracks in Hong Kong, Friday, June 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) ** FILE **

China raises ‘negative’ factors in U.S. relations after president’s call with Donald Trump

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Force One, Monday, July 3, 2017, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., en route to Washington as he returns from Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Tensions rise as Washington says NKorea tested its 1st ICBM

By CATHERINE LUCEY and JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

Kim Jong-un (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Donald Trump on Kim Jong-un: ‘Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?’

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2002 file photo, athletes from North and South Korea march together, led by a unification flag during opening ceremonies for the 14th Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Seven months ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics, many in South Korea, including new liberal President Moon Jae-in, hope to use the Games as a venue to promote peace with rival North Korea. To do so, the North’s participation is essential, but an ongoing nuclear tension and a lack of winter sports athletes in North Korea could ruin the attempts at reconciliation. (Yonhap via AP, File)

Ups and downs in 2 Koreas’ sports diplomacy over the years

By HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb 12, 2010 file photo, North Korea's Song Chol Ri carries the flag during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Seven months ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics, many in South Korea, including new liberal President Moon Jae-in, hope to use the Games as a venue to promote peace with rival North Korea. To do so, the North’s participation is essential, but an ongoing nuclear tension and a lack of winter sports athletes in North Korea could ruin the attempts at reconciliation. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)

Pyeongchang Olympics are icy path to warmer Korean relations

By HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2017 file photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves during a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea to celebrate the 105th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung, the country's late founder and grandfather of current ruler Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said Tuesday, July 4, 2017 North Korea has launched another ballistic missile. The launch is part of a string of test-firings in recent months as the North works to build a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the United States. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

North Korea launches ballistic missile, South Korea military says

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2017 file photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un waves during a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea to celebrate the 105th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung, the country's late founder and grandfather of current ruler Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said Tuesday, July 4, 2017 North Korea has launched another ballistic missile. The launch is part of a string of test-firings in recent months as the North works to build a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the United States. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

N. Korea launches possibly most successful missile test yet

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and FOSTER KLUG - Associated Press

China warns rising tension with NKorea could be disastrous

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in shakes hands in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Friday, June 30, 2017, where they made statements. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The Latest: Trump to meet Japan, SKorea leaders at G20

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in is seen through wine glasses as he speaks to a dinner hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the South Korean Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

South Korean leader to dine with Trump, meets top lawmakers

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks during the daily press briefing, Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

With bank sanctions and arms sales, US hardens line on China

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON and JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press