North Korea

  • May 20, 2013
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Abe seizes chance to reach out to Pyongyang

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said yesterday that he hopes to promote dialogue to resolve...

Japan
  • May 15, 2013
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Controversies over Japan's history have real impacts

Seoul has invited Chinese and US officials to a seminar on diplomatic issues next month, but...

Japan
  • May 14, 2013
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North Korea 'purge' may conceal move to calm tensions

North Korean state media yesterday indicated the replacement of Kim Kyok-sik, the defence minister.

North Korea
  • May 8, 2013
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North Korea talks may follow as Park meets Obama

South Korean President Park Geun-hye yesterday held a summit meeting with US President Barack...

North Korea
  • May 7, 2013
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Park may press for re-engagement as North de-escalates

Pyongyang has lowered the level of combat alert for its artillery and missile units, which had...

North Korea
  • May 2, 2013
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Pyongyang's US hostage marks next phase in crisis

North Korea today announced that Kenneth Bae, a US national held since November, was sentenced on...

North Korea
  • Apr 29, 2013
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Of China's foreign challenges, Japan looms largest

China's foreign ministry has clarified its position that the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands are a "core...

East Asia
  • Apr 26, 2013
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"Concern" will not make China act against Pyongyang

Some 32.2% of Chinese approve of using military means to stop Pyongyang's nuclear weapons...

North Korea