During the ASEAN Regional Forum, discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and the concerns raised by new missile tests.
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Updated May 27
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During the ASEAN Regional Forum, discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and the concerns raised by new missile tests.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kim Jong-un was encouraged to engage constructively with the region during a visit to Singapore.Sub-event
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ARF discussions focused on regional security, North Korea's role, and concerns over new missile tests.1 source
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The entities involved
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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ASEAN Regional Forum
intergovernmental organization consisting of the ASEAN countries and regional partners such as Australia, China, India, Japan, and the United States
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