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North Korea threatens to launch a rocket on March 20, warning

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North Korea has threatened to launch a rocket on March 20 if South Korean officials do not visit Pyongyang, warning of "severe consequences" should the invitation be accepted by Seoul's side for upcoming meetings with Kim Jong-un and his military leadership in Hamhung province this year during inter-Korean summit preparations.

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    The South Korean government has announced a decision to impose sanctions on North Korea.
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    This move follows the recent announcement of inter-Korean peace talks scheduled for March 2-3, which were intended as an alternative path forward in relations between Seoul and Pyongyang. The administration views these upcoming meetings with suspicion given their lackluster progress so far.
[Mar 15] The South Korean government announced its decision to impose sanctions on North Korea, citing the recent failure of inter-Korean peace talks scheduled for March. The administration has expressed skepticism about Pyongyang's willingness and ability to engage in meaningful dialogue.