North Korea

  • Sep 6, 2013
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Northern thaw gives Seoul leeway on Japan

The Koreas today reopened the cross-border military hotline severed by Pyongyang during a period...

South Korea
  • Sep 3, 2013
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'Rebellion plot' strengthens South Korea's Park

South Korea's embattled National Intelligence Service (NIS) claims that the far-left Unified...

South Korea
  • Sep 3, 2013
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South Korea nuclear report puts pressure on Washington

A Defense Ministry report to the National Assembly today said that Pyongyang has the capability...

South Korea
  • Aug 26, 2013
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Turning point in trade puts pressure on Pyongyang

North Korea's economy expanded by 1.3% in 2012, according to Seoul's central bank. Trade grew...

North Korea
  • Aug 20, 2013
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New inter-Korean dialogue stops short of sunshine

On August 18, Pyongyang accepted Seoul's call to hold a reunion of separated families on...

North Korea
  • Aug 19, 2013
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Pyongyang's overtures will survive military drills

South Korean and US forces today began annual military exercises simulating a North Korean...

North Korea
  • Aug 16, 2013
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North Korea's aid deficit weighs towards re-engagement

The UN yesterday appealed for humanitarian aid donations to North Korea.

North Korea
  • Aug 15, 2013
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Inter-Korean deal suggests Kaesong expansion

Pyongyang and Seoul yesterday reached an agreement to reopen the KIC, whose operation was...

North Korea