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The country has accused Washington of pushing the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war
North Korea launched ballistic missile on Sunday in what is seen as a challenge to South Korea's new president
It is clear that North Korea wants to maximise its political leverage ahead of possible negotiations with the US
North Korea sends rare letter of protest over new US sanctions
Beijing also hopes the new South Korean government attaches importance to China's concerns
Moon won with 41.1 percent of the votes
eft-leaning Moon, a former human rights lawyer, backs engagement with Pyongyang in the quest for peace
A Moon victory would provide much-needed stability
Japan and China do agree on the need to respect free trade, which is crucial to Asia's trade-dependent economies
With a 700-metre vertical drop, the skiing compares favourably to other destinations in neighbouring countries