Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ---------- Oct. 11 -- N. Korea marks party anniversary on modest scale 12 -- Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation on disaster management N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS Cheong Wa Dae urges N. Korea to immediately halt illegal missile launches N. Korean defector appointed head of Korea Hana Foundation for 1st time EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list 13 -- U. S., Japan reaffirm commitment to complete denuclearization of N. Korea in high-level talks U. S. Pacific Command says N. Korea fired 2 ballistic missiles, reaffirms defense commitment Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip N. Korea reports test-firing of 'tactical ballistic missile' N. Korea opens new defense museum featuring ICBMs, other advanced weaponry N. Korea, Russia agree to expand cooperation in disaster response S. Korea, U. S., Japan hold consultations over N. Korea's latest missile launches 14 -- N. Korea gaining experience in troop deployment, sustaining military operations through Ukraine war: USFK chief U. S. clamps down on N. Korean IT worker schemes affecting over 70 American firms N. Korea vows no bargaining over nukes marking centennial of anti-imperialist union New cross-border bridge between N. Korea, China to open Thurs.: report 15 -- N. Korea could bolster drone capabilities through workers at Russian factory: report N. Korea tests 2 types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles: KCNA Russia vows closer ties with N. Korea at diplomatic anniversary reception N. Korea, China open long-idle, cross-border bridge: report N. Korea accuses Japan of 'sinister intention' over nuclear-powered submarines Defense ministry refutes Pyongyang's claim questioning Seoul's test of hypersonic glide vehicle 16 -- N. Korea reports opening of new cross-border bridge with China ----------(END)