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A South Korean army soldier walks up the stairs of a military post at the Imjingak Pavilion, near the demilitarized zone of Panmunjom, in Paju, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. North Korea continued to ramp up its weapons demonstrations by firing two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday while lashing out at the United States and South Korea for continuing military exercises that the North says could derail fragile nuclear diplomacy. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Jong-un says North Korean launches were warning to U.S., South

By Kim Tong-hyung - Associated Press

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. North Korea on Tuesday continued to ramp up its weapons demonstrations by firing unidentified projectiles twice into the sea while lashing out at the United States and South Korea for continuing their joint military exercises that the North says could derail fragile nuclear diplomacy. The sign reads &quot;North Korea's multiple rocket launchers system.&quot; (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The Latest: Germany condemns North Korean weapons test

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FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, people stand by a TV screen showing a file footage of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea on Tuesday, Aug. 6, continued to ramp up its weapons demonstrations by firing unidentified projectiles twice into the sea while lashing out at the United States and South Korea for continuing their joint military exercises that the North says could derail fragile nuclear diplomacy. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

North Korea fires more weapons, denounces US military drills

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 8, 2019, file photo, people visit Mansu Hill to pay tribute to the late leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kim Il Sung's death, in Pyongyang, North Korea. A panel monitoring U.N. sanctions said Monday, Aug. 5, that North Korean cyber experts have illegally raised money for the country's weapons of mass destruction programs &quot;with total proceeds to date estimated at up to $2 billion.&quot; (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin, File)

UN report: North Korea cyber experts raised up to $2 billion

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Sung Yun-mo, South Korea's minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, speaks during a press conference at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Sung said South Korea will spend 7.8 trillion won ($6.5 billion) over the next seven years to develop technologies for industrial materials and parts as it moves to reduce its dependence on Japan during an escalating trade row. The announcement came days after Japan's Cabinet approved the removal of South Korea from a list of countries with preferential trade status. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Moon calls for ‘peace economy’ with N. Korea, slams Japan

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is presented with flowers as he boards his plane to depart for Australia from Don Mueang International Airport, in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)

Snubbed by North Korea, Pompeo hits other Asian turbulence

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Respective special envoys for North Korea, U.S. negotiator Stephen Biegun, left, South Korean negotiator Lee Do-hoon and Japan's negotiator Kenji Kanasugi, right, walk together at the media center during the ASEAN and East Asia summits in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump plays down latest North Korea missile tests

By MATTHEW LEE and DEB RIECHMANN - Associated Press

In this image made from video of a still image broadcasted by North Korea's KRT on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, equipped with binoculars, supervises a rocket launch test. North Korea said Thursday, Aug. 1, leader Kim supervised the first test firing of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there.(KRT via AP Video)

North Korea confirms another test of rocket launcher system

By Kim Tong-hyung - Associated Press

This image made from video of a still image broadcasted by North Korea's KRT on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, shows a rocket soaring during a test in North Korea. North Korea said Thursday, Aug. 1, leader Kim Jong Un supervised the first test firing of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there.(KRT via AP Video)

North Korea fires weapons again in possible pressure tactic

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

People watch a TV showing an image of North Korea's a multiple rocket launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un supervised the first test firing of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there. The signs read: &quot;Ballistic missiles.&quot; (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

UK, France and Germany condemn North Korea missile launches

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump talks to reporters before departing for a campaign rally in Cincinnati, on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump not worried by new North Korean missile launches

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

From left, Japan's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Keiichi Ishii, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Finance Minister Taro Aso attend a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. Japan has approved the removal of South Korea from a &quot;whitelist&quot; of countries with preferential trade status, escalating tensions between the neighbors. (Yoshitaka Sugawara/Kyodo News via AP)

The Latest: US says Japan-South Korea committed nuke efforts

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks to hold a press conference during Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and affiliated meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Pompeo says he was ready, but North Korea meeting unlikely

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

The Latest: NKorea says rocket test was for land combat

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People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, its second weapons test in less than a week. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea says it tested crucial new rocket launch system

By Kim Tong-hyung - Associated Press

From left, Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, former Maryland Rep. John Delaney and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock take the stage for the first of two Democratic presidential primary debates hosted by CNN Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in the Fox Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Group-think, except on trade, found in Democratic 2020 hopefuls’ foreign policy survey

By Moss Brennan - The Washington Times

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. North Korea on Wednesday fired several unidentified projectiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, less than a week after the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in a defiance of U.N. resolutions. The signs read: &quot;North Korea's missile is a bit different from the past.&quot; (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Seoul: North Korea launches 2 short-range ballistic missiles

By Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with reporters aboard his plane en route to Thailand, before taking off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP)

Pompeo ‘very hopeful’ US-North Korea talks will resume soon

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

A Russia-flagged fishing boat which was detained by North Korea, is seen at a port in Sokcho, South Korea, Sunday, July 28, 2019. Seoul says two South Koreans and 15 Russians have returned to South Korea about 10 days after their boat drifted into North Korean waters and was detained. (Lee Jong-geun/Yonhap via AP)

SKoreans, Russians returned days after boat drifts to NKorea

By HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018 file photo, a man rides his electric bike as the Tower of the Juche Idea is silhouetted agains the sunrise in Pyongyang, North Korea. South Korea on Friday, July 26, 2019, says North Korea has suffered its worst economic contraction in more than 20 years due to international sanctions and bad weather. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)

Seoul: NKorea in worst economic contraction in 2 decades

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