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North Korea successfully tests high-powered rocket engine
North Korea has announced the testing of a new high-powered rocket engine for a geo-stationary satellite.North Korea has announced the testing of a new high-powered rocket engine for a geo-stationary satellite.
South Korea urges the world to put pressure on Pyongyang in wake of nuclear test
South Korea has called on the world to pressure Pyongyang into giving up its nuclear programme.South Korea has called on the world to pressure Pyongyang into giving up its nuclear programme.
UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test
The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.
'The stakes are high': what's the feeling in the US about the North Korean nuclear test?
US President Barack Obama openly condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test.US President Barack Obama openly condemned North Korea’s latest nuclear test.
International leaders condemn North Korea's latest nuclear test
North Korea’s fifth and reportedly largest nuclear test has sparked outrage in leaders the world over.North Korea’s fifth and reportedly largest nuclear test has sparked outrage in leaders the world over.
North Korea conducts its fifth and largest nuclear test
Ttate television said the test elevated the country's nuclear arsenal and was part of its response to international sanctions following its earlier nuclear test and long-range rocket launch in JanuaryTtate television said the test elevated the country's nuclear arsenal and was part of its response to international sanctions following its earlier nuclear test and long-range rocket launch in January
North Korea guilty of "maniacal recklessness" - Seoul
International reaction to news of North Korea's suspected fifth nuclear test, the largest to date, has been swift and condemnatory.International reaction to news of North Korea's suspected fifth nuclear test, the largest to date, has been swift and condemnatory.
North Korea suspected of conducting fifth nuclear test
North Korea is suspected of conducting its fifth nuclear bomb test after a huge seismic shock was detected near the country’s Punggye-Ri atomic site.North Korea is suspected of conducting its fifth nuclear bomb test after a huge seismic shock was detected near the country’s Punggye-Ri atomic site.
North Korea minister executed 'for showing lack of respect'
One of North Korea’s top ministers has been executed after showing a lack of respect at a meeting chaired by leader Kim Jong Un, the South said on Wednesday.One of North Korea’s top ministers has been executed after showing a lack of respect at a meeting chaired by leader Kim Jong Un, the South said on Wednesday.
North Korean leader attends torchlit parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a huge celebration of the country’s youth league on Sunday night in Pyongyang.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a huge celebration of the country’s youth league on Sunday night in Pyongyang.
Senior North Korean diplomat defects in London and turns up in Seoul
The highest ranking North Korean official ever to defect is confirmed in Seoul along with his family after disappearing from his job in the London embassy several weeks ago.The highest ranking North Korean official ever to defect is confirmed in Seoul along with his family after disappearing from his job in the London embassy several weeks ago.
North Korea fires another missile towards Japan
North Korea has test fired another ballistic missile which landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the launches.North Korea has test fired another ballistic missile which landed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the launches.
North Korea threatens tough response against US missile defence deployment
North Korea’s military has threatened to take what its called “ a physical response” to a move by the US and South Korea to deploy an advanced missile defence…North Korea’s military has threatened to take what its called “ a physical response” to a move by the US and South Korea to deploy an advanced missile defence…
North Korea fires ballistic missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from a submarine on Saturday but it appears to have failed soon after launch, South Korea’s military said.North Korea fired a ballistic missile from a submarine on Saturday but it appears to have failed soon after launch, South Korea’s military said.
US sanctions North Korean leader over human rights abuses
The US has imposed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the first time, accusing him of human rights abuses.The US has imposed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the first time, accusing him of human rights abuses.
Trump slammed over suggested North Korea talks
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has caused a stir once again. This time he has declared he is willing to to talk to North KoreanRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump has caused a stir once again. This time he has declared he is willing to to talk to North Korean
Kim launches his TV Korea
North Korea’s state-run television KRT has shown a video of leader Kim Jong Un attending the Workers’ Party congress on Sunday (May 8) in Pyongyang. }North Korea’s state-run television KRT has shown a video of leader Kim Jong Un attending the Workers’ Party congress on Sunday (May 8) in Pyongyang. }
North Korea talks of nuclear restraint and better relations with other countries
North Korea’s leader has reportedly said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed by others. According to stateNorth Korea’s leader has reportedly said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed by others. According to state
Kim Jong Un addresses North Korea party congress
North Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980 with leader Kim Jong Un speaking behind closed doors to thousandsNorth Korea on Friday opened the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980 with leader Kim Jong Un speaking behind closed doors to thousands
North Korea kicks off congress, but foreign invitees refused entry
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un praised the country’s nuclear success as he opened a rare party congress. Thousands of delegates applauded the leader as heNorth Korea’s Kim Jong-un praised the country’s nuclear success as he opened a rare party congress. Thousands of delegates applauded the leader as he
North Korea raises tensions with two missile launches
North Korea has reportedly launched two missiles. On Thursday South Korea’s defence ministry said its neighbour had fired what appeared to have beenNorth Korea has reportedly launched two missiles. On Thursday South Korea’s defence ministry said its neighbour had fired what appeared to have been
North Korea fails another missile launch, says Seoul
South Korea says the intermediate-range ballistic missile crashed seconds after the test launch.South Korea says the intermediate-range ballistic missile crashed seconds after the test launch.
North Korea says long-range missile engine could reach United States
North Korea claims to have successfully tested a long-range missile engine, giving it the ability to launch a nuclear strike on the United StatesNorth Korea claims to have successfully tested a long-range missile engine, giving it the ability to launch a nuclear strike on the United States
Panama Papers show how Syria and North Korea 'evaded sanctions'
The leaked Panama Papers show that the firm at the centre of the affair had clients who were subject to international sanctions. The SyrianThe leaked Panama Papers show that the firm at the centre of the affair had clients who were subject to international sanctions. The Syrian
Keeping the nuclear genie in the bottle and away from terrorists
Since the end of the Cold War and despite the close attention of the IAEA and governments, nuclear material has gone astray in vast quantities, and the technology to make bombs with it has spread. HasSince the end of the Cold War and despite the close attention of the IAEA and governments, nuclear material has gone astray in vast quantities, and the technology to make bombs with it has spread. Has
North Korea fires five 'projectiles' into the sea
North Korea said it has fired five short-range projectiles amid heightened tension over the country’s nuclear and rocket programmes. South KoreaNorth Korea said it has fired five short-range projectiles amid heightened tension over the country’s nuclear and rocket programmes. South Korea
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea
At least one ballistic missile was reportedly fired by North Korea on Friday in a further sign of defiance by its leader Kim Jong Un in the face ofAt least one ballistic missile was reportedly fired by North Korea on Friday in a further sign of defiance by its leader Kim Jong Un in the face of
North Korea nuclear warhead test 'soon' reports KCNA
North Korea will test a nuclear warheads and test-launch ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads soon, according to the country’sNorth Korea will test a nuclear warheads and test-launch ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads soon, according to the country’s
North Korea 'to test nuclear warhead soon', says Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country will soon conduct a nuclear warhead test and test launch ballistic missiles capable of carryingNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country will soon conduct a nuclear warhead test and test launch ballistic missiles capable of carrying
North Korea claims it has miniature nuclear warheads to place on ballistic missiles
New statements have been made by Pyongyang that will do nothing to calm rising tensions on the Korean peninsulaNew statements have been made by Pyongyang that will do nothing to calm rising tensions on the Korean peninsula