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S. Korea's Yoon Says North Appears To Be Ready For 7th Nuclear Test

NORTH KOREA

North Korea has completed preparations for its 7th nuclear test, South Korean President Yoon says in a budget speech to parliament.

  • Yoon says South Korea will strengthen its deterrence capabilities through multilateral security cooperation with the U.S. and Japan and accuses Pyongyang of violating UN Security Council resolutions.
  • South Korea's leader reiterates his offer to provide political and economic support to North Korea, should the nation decide to denuclearise and return to the negotiating table.

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