North Korea

  • Mar 3, 2016
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North Korea sanctions will pinch, but leave loopholes

The toughest multilateral sanctions yet were imposed yesterday in response to Pyongyang's latest nuclear test

North Korea
  • Feb 26, 2016
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Sanctions up stakes in North Korea nuclear stand-off

The UN Security Council is about to endorse its toughest sanctions on North Korea yet

North Korea
  • Feb 24, 2016
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Surveillance fears thwart South Korean terrorism bill

Legislation to increase the powers of South Korea's controversial intelligence agency has met robust opposition

South Korea
  • Feb 16, 2016
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US deployment reveals reactive approach to North Korea

The United States is beefing up its military presence near North Korea

North Korea
  • Feb 12, 2016
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Kaesong closure dashes Pyongyang's investment hopes

Seoul has withdrawn South Korean personnel from the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea, and cut off electricity

North Korea
  • Feb 10, 2016
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Kaesong closure will hurt North Korea's economy

Seoul has announced the closure of the Kaesong Industrial Complex, South Korea's sole remaining investment in the North

North Korea
  • Feb 10, 2016
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Deadly purge highlights North Korea instability risk

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly removed yet another senior defence official and had him executed

North Korea
  • Feb 8, 2016
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North Korea rocket launch will spur missile defence

Pyongyang yesterday launched its sixth long-range rocket as part of its efforts to develop ballistic missiles

North Korea