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Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base; Pyongyang warns of US naval buildup

Kim Jong Un inspected a major naval base under construction on the east coast and ordered timely completion. North Korea also denounced a US-led naval buildup and warned of action. A South Korean official thinks a Kim-Trump meeting at APEC is unlikely.

Why it matters

Naval expansion raises tensions on the Korean peninsula.

Background

North Korea and the US have no active nuclear talks.

The story so far

  1. North Korea warns US; says talks optional
  2. Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base; Pyongyang warns of US naval buildup

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