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Both the presidents met on Friday for a more detailed discussions about trade and foreign policy issues
A US Navy strike group is en route to the western Pacific with talk of military action
Last month, Malaysia briefly prevented a North Korean ship carrying coal from China from entering its port
North Korea marks major anniversaries this month and often marks the occasions with major tests of military hardware
Al-Assad thanked Kim for recognizing the Syrian struggle
North Korea fired ballistic missile into Sea of Japan on Wednesday
The council said it will closely monitor developments in North Korea
North Korea has also conducted two nuclear weapons tests since January 2016
North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the comments at a regular press briefing