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North Korea pledges nuclear boost, South Korea eyes NATO ties

7/11/2026

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North Korea pledged to strengthen its nuclear forces after the NATO summit.
North Korean foreign ministry condemned United States and allies on July 11, 2026.
It said denuclearisation should target South Korea, Japan and NATO nuclear-sharing members, not Pyongyang.
NATO announced over $50 billion in procurement at the July 7, 2026 Turkiye summit.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Seoul seeks expanded research, development and weapons-production cooperation with NATO.

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North Korea pledged to strengthen its nuclear forces after the NATO summit.
North Korean foreign ministry condemned United States and allies on July 11, 2026.
It said denuclearisation should target South Korea, Japan and NATO nuclear-sharing members, not Pyongyang.
NATO announced over $50 billion in procurement at the July 7, 2026 Turkiye summit.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Seoul seeks expanded research, development and weapons-production cooperation with NATO.