A looK At the North KoriA’S NucleAr progrAMMe developMeNt:
Jan 1, 2017
Kim Jon-un said preparations for launching ballistic missile have “reached the final stage.”
Jan 2
Trump said North Korea is developing missiles capable of reaching parts of the US. It won’t happen!
July 4
North conducts flight test of Hwasong-14, which Kim calls a “package of gifts” for US Independence Day.
July 28
A second Hwasong-14 is launched with a range reaching into the US mainland.
August 9
North reveals a plan to launch a salvo of missiles toward the US territory of Guam.
August 29
North Korean missile flies over Japan and plunges into the northern Pacific.
September 3
North conducts its sixth nuclear test, saying it was a hydrogen bomb.
Nov 29
North’s third ICBM test shows a range that could reach Washington.
Jan 9, 2018
North and South Korean officials agree on sending athletes and delegates to the Olympics.
March 7
South Korea says Kim is willing to discuss the fate of his nuclear arsenal with the US
March 9
Trump accepts Kim’s invitation to meet, which Washington says will take place by May end.
April 18
Trump confirmed his CIA chief met Kim and “a good relationship was formed” heading into the anticipated summit.
April 21
North says it has suspended nuclear tests and plans to close its nuclear test site as part of a move to shift its focus on economy.