North Korea rebuilds missile site after Hanoi summit

Wednesday, 6 March 2019 11:00

South Korean intelligence has reportedly told lawmakers in Seoul that North Korea is rebuilding a rocket launch site that it had promised the US it would dismantle.

The news comes after the US and North Korea failed to reach a deal on denuclearisation at their latest talks in Hanoi.

Meanwhile, White House National Security Advisor John Bolton said the US would consider further sanctions on North Korea if it wasn't willing to give up its nuclear weapons programme.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports:

More from International News

Rubio warns West Bank annexation could endanger Trump's Gaza plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that moves by Israel's parliament toward the annexation of the West Bank could threaten President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, which has yielded a shaky ceasefire so far.
Nearly 700 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid

Nearly 700 foreigners have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, following a military operation against the Chinese-backed KK Park, a notorious cybercrime compound.
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The United States hit Russia's major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms.
EU leaders to show support for Zelenskyy at Brussels summit

European leaders aim to put on a show of support for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday after a rollercoaster few days that saw US President Donald Trump announce and then back away from plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin.