International • Created April 25, 2016 05:00

N/Korea ”will halt” nuclear tests if US stops S/Korea exercises

North Korea has said it will suspend its nuclear tests if the US stops its annual military exercises with South Korea. Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong also told the Associated Press news agency that his country would not be cowed by international sanctions. A US official has defended the drills as a sign of commitment to […]

N/Korea ”will halt” nuclear tests if US stops S/Korea exercises
N/Korea ”will halt” nuclear tests if US stops S/Korea exercises

North Korea has said it will suspend its nuclear tests if the US stops its annual military exercises with South Korea.
Foreign Minister Ri Su-yong also told the Associated Press news agency that his country would not be cowed by international sanctions.
A US official has defended the drills as a sign of commitment to South Korea.
Meanwhile, the North said Saturday’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test was a “great success”.
 

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