Kim Jong-un inspects a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile in November. There are concerns Pyongyang’s efforts to denuclearise may slow down. Photo: AP/KCNA
Kim Jong-un inspects a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile in November. There are concerns Pyongyang’s efforts to denuclearise may slow down. Photo: AP/KCNA
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North Korea could slow down denuclearisation as it builds economic ties with China

Seoul officials fear Pyongyang may be trying to bring about economic change before it has fully denuclearised amid reports it is upgrading its facilities

Lee Jeong-ho
Lee Jeong-ho

Updated: 6:49pm, 4 Jul, 2018

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Kim Jong-un inspects a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile in November. There are concerns Pyongyang’s efforts to denuclearise may slow down. Photo: AP/KCNA
Kim Jong-un inspects a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile in November. There are concerns Pyongyang’s efforts to denuclearise may slow down. Photo: AP/KCNA
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