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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for prevention efforts against the novel coronavirus and a typhoon, state news agency KCNA said on Wednesday. An enlarged meeting of the…

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North Korea nuclear reactor site threatened by recent flooding

Satellite imagery suggests recent flooding in North Korea may have damaged pump houses connected to the country's main nuclear facility, a U.S.-based think-tank said on Thursday. Analysts at 38 North,…

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Red Cross sends thousands of volunteers to help North Korea cope with coronavirus, floods

The Red Cross has sent more than 43,000 volunteers to North Korea, including to the locked-down city of Kaesong, to help fight the novel coronavirus and provide flood assistance, an…

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WHO says North Korea’s COVID-19 test results for first suspected case ‘inconclusive’

North Korea’s test results for a man suspected of being the country’s first coronavirus case were inconclusive, though authorities have quarantined more than 3,635 primary and secondary contacts, a World…

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North Korea has “probably developed nuclear devices which fit into missiles” – UN

North Korea has seemingly made important progress in its nuclear weapons programme and several countries believe it has "probably developed miniaturised nuclear devices to fit into the warheads of its…

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North Korea’s economy grows for first time in 3 years

The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear…

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What is known about North Korea’s possible coronavirus ‘patient zero’

After North Korea announced what could be its first publicly confirmed case of coronavirus on Sunday, officials in Seoul believe they may have identified the man suspected of crossing into…

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North Korea reports first suspected case of COVID-19

North Korea reported its first case of suspected COVID-19, in a person who returned to the North on July 19, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. North Korean leader…

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North Korean leader’s sister says another summit unlikely but “a surprise thing may still happen”

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, said another summit with the United States would only be useful for Washington at this point, adding her country had no…

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North Korea says no need to sit down with US for talks

North Korea does not feel the need to have talks with the United States, which would be nothing more than "a political tool" for Washington, a senior North Korean diplomat…

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Kim Jong Un says North Korea prevented coronavirus from making inroads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told a meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party the North had stopped the novel coronavirus from making inroads in the country,…

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South Korea calls for U.S.-N.Korea leaders’ summit before U.S. election

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un should meet again before the U.S. presidential election in November, a Seoul…

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N.Korea suspends military action plans against S.Korea

North Korea has decided to suspend military action plans against South Korea, the official KCNA news agency reported on Wednesday, as a report suggested North Korean troops were taking down…

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North Korea promises ‘retaliatory punishment’ for the South

North Korea said on Monday that it had readied thousands of balloons and millions of leaflets in preparation for "retaliatory punishment" against South Korea. The detail, in a state media…

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North Korea to redeploy troops to border

North Korea on Wednesday rejected South Korea’s offer to send special envoys to ease escalating tensions over defector activity and stalled reconciliation efforts, vowing to redeploy troops to demilitarised border…

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Kim Jong Un’s sister threatens military action against South Korea

South Korea convened in an emergency security meeting on Sunday in response to Pyongyang's threats to cut off all ties with Seoul, demolish a liaison office and take military action…

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North Korea says little reason to maintain Kim-Trump ties

North Korea sees little use maintaining a personal relationship between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump if Washington sticks to hostile policies, state media reported on Friday…

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N.Korean leader’s sister emerges as policymaker

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is taking a leading role in a new, more hard-line pressure campaign against South Korea, highlighting what analysts say is a…

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N.Korea’s Kim stresses self-sufficient economy as tensions with S.Korea rise

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un focused on domestic economic issues at a meeting of the politburo of the country's ruling Workers Party, state media said on Monday, as the…

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U.S. indicts North Koreans, accuses state-owned bank of evading sanctions

The U.S. Justice Department accused North Korea's state-owned bank of evading U.S. sanctions laws and charged 28 North Korean and five Chinese citizens in its largest crackdown on North Korea…

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Britain temporarily closes its embassy in North Korea

Britain has temporarily closed its embassy in North Korea and all its diplomatic staff have left the country, the UK ambassador said on Thursday, the latest foreign delegation to leave…

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No indications Kim Jong Un underwent heart surgery

South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday there are no signs North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has received heart surgery, the Yonhap news agency reported. Kim disappeared from…

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North Korean President makes first public appearance amid speculation over his death

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance for 20 days, North Korean state media say, amid speculation over his health. According to Reuters, he attended the completion of a fertiliser plant.…

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South Korea says Kim likely sheltering from virus

Fear of the coronavirus could have been keeping North Korean leader Kim Jong Un out of public sight, a South Korean minister and U.S. sources said, following intense speculation and…

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South Korean call for caution over reports that North Korean leader Kim is ill

South Korean officials are calling for caution amid reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be ill, emphasising that they have detected no unusual movements in North Korea.…

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Several conflicting reports about North Korea’s leader health condition and whether he’s alive or dead

There are several conflicting reports about North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's health condition and whether he's alive or dead. On Saturday, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un was absent…

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Reports China sent team including medical experts to advise on North Korea’s Kim

Reuters reports that China has dispatched a team to North Korea including medical experts to advise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to three people familiar with the…

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Trump throws cold water on reports North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is gravely ill

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threw more cold water on reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was gravely ill, but declined to say if he had been…

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South Korea and China sources deny that North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is critically ill – UPDATE

UPDATE - The Chinese Communist Party's International Liaison Department told Reuters on Tuesday, that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not believed to be critically ill. The official declined to be…

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Major reshuffle in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has carried out a major reshuffle of his State Affairs Commission, official media reported on Monday, replacing more than a third of its…

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North Korea fires more missiles

North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea. This was confirmed by South Korea and Japan. This missile shooting continues a streak of weapons launches that suggests leader…

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North Korea fires three more projectiles into sea

North Korea launched multiple short-range projectiles into the sea on Monday as part of ongoing firing drills, a week after it resumed missile tests following a three-month break, South Korea’s…

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North Korea fires two projectiles off east coast into sea

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles off the east coast into the sea on Monday, South Korea’s defense ministry said. The ministry did not provide details of the projectiles…

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North Korea takes hard-line approach to coronavirus threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw military drills on Friday, state media KCNA said, a rare public outing amid efforts to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus in the…

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Iran placed on ‘global dirty money watchdog’ FATF black list

The Financial Action TaskForce (FATF) which is considered to be the global dirty money watchdog placed Iran on its blacklist on Friday after it failed to comply with international anti-terrorism…

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in 22 days

The North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 22 days amid an outbreak of coronavirus, according to reports on the North Korean state media reported.…

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North Korea breached UN sanctions – report

North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of United Nations sanctions, according to a confidential U.N. report seen by Reuters on Monday.…

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Tough-talking military veteran new North Korean foreign minister

North Korea’s new foreign minister is a former defense commander with little diplomatic experience, spotlighting leader Kim Jong Un’s reliance on party and military loyalists at a sensitive time amid…

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Reports that North Korean Foreign Minister has been replaced

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has been replaced, Seoul-based NK News reported. The usually well-informed outlet, citing multiple unnamed sources in Pyongyang, said Ri would be replaced by…

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U.S. imposes sanctions on two North Korean entities over labour export

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two North Korean entities that it said are involved in sending North Koreans to work abroad in violation of United Nations…

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Warm relation between presidents not enough to thaw relation between US and North Korea

North Korea state news agency said that it had received birthday greetings to its leader Kim Jong Un from U.S. President Donald Trump. However, it said that the the personal…

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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ over North Korea missile tests threat

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he is "deeply concerned" about North Korea's indication on Wednesday that it could resume nuclear and missile tests. The statement comes a day after…

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North Korea to introduce ‘new strategic weapon’

North Korea's leader plans to further develop nuclear programmes and to introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, state media said on Wednesday, although he signalled there was…

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N Korea’s Kim Jong Un to unveil ‘new path’ US misses nuclear talks deadline

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to make a closely watched New Year address on Wednesday which is likely to offer a glimpse of a "new path" he…

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Microsoft takes control of 50 websites linked to North Korean linked hacking group

Microsoft said on Monday it won a court order that allowed the tech giant to take control of 50 websites that a North Korea-linked hacking group was using to carry…

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Kim Jong-un calls for ‘positive and offensive’ security policy

North Korea's leader has called for "positive and offensive measures" to ensure the country's "sovereignty and security", state media said. Kim Jong-un was speaking at a multi-day gathering of party…

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China, Japan and South Korea agree to work together to promote dialogue between the US and North Korea

China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to work together to promote dialogue between the United States and North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday following a…

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US braced for ‘Christmas gift’ missile launch from North Korea

The US is closely monitoring North Korea for a threatened "Christmas gift" missile launch or nuclear test. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had given the US until the end…

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U.S. urges North Korea to come to the negotiating table

U.S. special envoy Stephen Biegun has urged North Korea to come to the negotiating table, saying: "We are here, let's get this done." His comments in Seoul come days after…

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North Korea announces that it carried an important test

North Korea said it had conducted another test at a satellite launch site on Friday to bolster its strategic nuclear deterrence, North Korean state media outlet KCNA reported on Saturday.…

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North Korea carries ‘very important test’ – Reports

North Korea's state news agency KCNA said on Sunday that "a very important test" had been carried out at the Sohae Launch Facility. "The results of the recent important test will…

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North Korea fires more missiles

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. No other details were immediately available, including how many projectiles were fired…

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Warning shots fired toward North Korean merchant vessel

South Korea’s military fired warning shots toward a North Korean merchant boat with engine trouble that violated their sea border on Wednesday, South Korean officials said. The vessel was detected…

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North Korea releases stamps on 100 anniversary of Red Cross, Red Crescent founding

A photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on 21 November 2019 shows a sheetlet issued in the DPRK. The stamps were issued to mark the…

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North Korea not interested in more ‘meaningless’ talks with US

North Korea said on Monday it was not interested in meaningless talks with the United States just so President Donald Trump had something to boast about and demanded an end…

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North Korea calls Joe Biden a ‘rabid dog’ nearing death

North Korea’s state media on Friday stepped up a personal attack on former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for slandering its leader, calling the Democratic presidential candidate “a rabid dog”…

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US trying to persuade North Korea to come back to negotiations

The United States is "very actively" trying to persuade North Korea to come back to negotiations, South Korea's national security adviser said on Sunday, as a year-end North Korean…

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