World news about “Korea crisis” published by euronews.
North Korea fires three short-range missilesNorth Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, but the purpose of the launches was… 18/05/2013
Anti-biochemical terrorism exerciseA man using his phone walks past South Korean soldiers wearing protective gears during an anti-biochemical terrorism exercise at a subway station in Seoul… 07/05/2013
Koreas: Kaesong industrial complex silenced The last seven South Korean workers left the Kaesong industrial complex in North Korea on May 3 — and with them went the final channel of communication… 03/05/2013
South Korea pulls all workers from industrial zone in NorthSouth Korea has said it will pull out its remaining workers in the Kaesong industrial zone. It announced that the withdrawal follows North Korea’s rejection… 26/04/2013
North Korea moves more missile launchers to its east coast North Korea has moved two more short-range missile launchers to its east coast, according to a South Korean news agency. An unidentified military source… 21/04/2013
Anti-terror drill for North Korea’s anniversaryA South Korean soldier takes position as a woman passes through a ticket barrier during an anti-terror and security drill at a subway station in Seoul April… 15/04/2013
John Kerry in Seoul as North continues war talk A US intelligence report concludes North Korea has enough knowledge to arm a ballistic missile with a nuclear warhead. This new assessment by the… 12/04/2013
South Korea remains on high alert over missile threat from North Japan has joined South Korea in raising its alert levels in prospect of North Korea launching an attack. Both countries say there are increasing signs that… 11/04/2013
G8 foreign ministers talk Syria and the Korean peninsula in London Syria and the crisis on the Korean peninsula are set to dominate the G8 meeting of foreign ministers in London. British Foreign Minister William Hague… 11/04/2013
Foreigners remain in Pyongyang as residents are prepared for war Foreigners in Pyongyang still showed no signs of leaving North Korea a week after the Foreign Ministry warned that it could not guarantee their safety after… 11/04/2013
Former N Korea spy says military threats show Kim’s insecurity A former North Korean spy says Pyongyang’s recent threats are born from the insecurity of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-Un. Kim Hyun-Hee says that Kim is… 11/04/2013
Syria and North Korea top G8 agenda in London The crises in Syria and North Korea are set to be top the agenda at a pre-G8 summit meeting in London on Wednesday and Thursday. British Foreign Secretary… 11/04/2013
US military ready for North Korean missiles North Korea’s threats to attack the United States have been described as ‘unhelpful rhetoric’ by the White House, but they have not been totally… 10/04/2013
Seoul increases surveillance as N Korea moves long-range missiles Seoul has raised its surveillance of North Korea believing the bellicose state could have moved one or more long range missiles to the east coast in readiness… 10/04/2013
North Korea warns foreigners to evacuate the South North Korea’s war rhetoric continues with a warning to foreigners to leave South Korea to avoid being caught up in any conflict. Last week Pyongyang advised… 09/04/2013
No show for DPRK workers at Kaesong North Korean labourers did not report for work at the Kaesong industrial zone a day after Pyongyang said it would withdraw all 50,000 of them and suspend… 09/04/2013
Deteriorating conditions inside factory shared by North and South Korea Tension is evident at the last shared economic link between North and South Korea. It is factory at the Kaesong Industrial park in the North where only… 06/04/2013
North Korea advises foreign diplomats to leave North Korea has asked embassies in the country to consider moving their diplomats out. Amid ongoing concerns between North and South on the Korean peninsula… 06/04/2013
N Korea calls for foreign embassy evacuations North Korea has asked foreign embassies to consider moving staff out after warning it cannot guarantee the safety of diplomats. The request follows… 05/04/2013
Report of missile movement raises tension on Korean Peninsula North Korea continues to cause unease following reports from South Korea that two intermediate range missiles on mobile launchers have been placed and hidden… 05/04/2013
Mass rallies shown in North Korean TV Large rallies have been held across North Korea in support of its army and to denounce the US and South Korea. Propaganda videos were broadcast by state… 04/04/2013
North Korea threatens ‘merciless’ nuclear strike against US The North Korean army says it has received final approval to launch a “merciless” strike on the US, including the possible use of “cutting edge” nuclear… 04/04/2013
N. Korea approves nuclear strike on USThe North Korean army said Thursday it had final approval to launch “merciless” military strikes on the United States, involving the possible use of… 03/04/2013
N Korea pressures South by shutting key industrial zone North Korea has closed access to a joint factory zone with South Korea jeopardising a crucial source of commerce and investment. The Kaesong industrial zone… 03/04/2013
North Korea blocks South workers from joint industrial zone Pyongyang has stopped South Korean workers getting to Kaesong – a joint industrial zone they share, located in the North but employing several hundred workers… 03/04/2013
US deploys second destroyer to Western Pacific A second US destroyer has been sent to the Western Pacific amid rising tensions between North and South Korea. The Pentagon’s decision reveals a move by… 03/04/2013
North Korea – will he or won’t he? Many analysts around the world have said they think Kim Jong-un is running a look-who’s-boss exercise, to make fellow North Koreans and foreign capitals take… 02/04/2013
Ban Ki-moon: ‘Nuclear threats not a game’ North Korea is to restart all nuclear facilities at its Yongbyon nuclear complex. The move further heightens tensions on the Korean peninsula. Pyongyang… 02/04/2013
North Korea to ‘restart Yongbyon nuclear reactor’ North Korea says it is restarting its main nuclear facility Yongbyon. The site includes a nuclear reactor, a source of plutonium that could be used for… 02/04/2013
U.S. talks down North Korean threats of war U.S. F-22 fighter jets have been taking part in drills on a South Korean airbase. Against the backdrop of escalating tensions between North and South Korea… 02/04/2013
North Korean video shows ‘lightning invasion of South Korea’ A North Korean propaganda video showing an imagined invasion of the South Korea has been published online. The four-minute film depicts what is described by… 22/03/2013
US imposes new sanctions on North Korea as war of words mounts North Korea has cut off a humanitarian hotline with the South and torn up the armistice that ended the Korean War in the 1950s. As tension escalates, the … 12/03/2013
US and South Korea begin joint military exercises South Korean pacifists have added their voices to opponents of the nation’s joint military exercises with the United States currently under way, with a… 11/03/2013
South Koreans react to North Korea UN sanctions There have been mixed reactions in South Korea, after the UN’s decided to step up sanctions against Pyongyang and the North’s reaction to end all… 08/03/2013
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un on the frontline Amid high tensions between North Korea and the international community, North Korean media has released photographs of leader Kim Jong-un visiting military… 08/03/2013
Nuns hold mass for Korean peaceCatholic nuns release dove-shaped balloons during a mass for peace and reunification of the Korean peninsula in Paju, near the demilitarised zone separating… 17/06/2011
Catholic Mass for peace on Korean peninsula – nocomment Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea gathered in Paju to hold a Mass to pray for peace on the Korean Peninsula, and for the unification of the… 17/06/2011
When Rodman meets… Kim Jong-un!Voice of Korea, the international broadcasting service of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, has posted on its YouTube account a full video report… 05/03/2013
Mixed regional reactions to N. Korea rocket launchNorth Korea has, for the first time, successfully launched a rocket carrying a satellite – despite international condemnation. There are accusations that… 12/12/2012
North Korea: rocket launch for ‘weather satellite’North Korea has taken the rare step of showing off a rocket-launching site to foreign journalists. Pyongyang says the rocket, to be launched this week… 09/04/2012
North Korea refuses more military talks with SouthAfter the formalities, came the collapse of key military talks between the two Koreas. And now the North says no new such negotiations are possible. Both… 10/02/2011
N&S Korea get back to the negotiating tableNorth and South Korea have held their first talks since a deadly attack on a South Korean island last year. The meeting between high ranking military… 08/02/2011
Seoul still open to talks with North KoreaSouth Korea president Lee Myung-bak on Monday said his country is willing to talk with North Korea if Pyongyang refrains from further provocation. In a… 03/01/2011
Belligerent rethoric grows between North and South KoreaNorth Korea has warned of a holy war against the South saying it is ready to use its nuclear weapons if needed. The threat follows a massive display of… 23/12/2010
South Korea displays military mightSouth Korea has been holding massive military drills as its president warned of a counter-attack against the North in the event of aggression. The display… 23/12/2010
South Korea resumes military manoeuvresSouth Korea has begun three days of land and sea military exercises close to its border with North Korea. A land drill involving artillery, fighter jets and… 22/12/2010
US Senator likens Korea to a “tinderbox”South Korean troops are poised to carry out a live-fire exercise on the island shelled by the North last month. Yeongpyong lies close to the disputed… 18/12/2010
US underlines defence of S. KoreaLive firing exercises are underway in South Korea, at the same time as talks between Seoul and the US on how to deter threats from the neighbouring… 13/12/2010
North Korean ‘drill’ as US admiral visits SouthSouth Korea is on high alert amid fresh reports of military activity by the North. Pyongyang has fired shells in an apparent artillery exercise near the… 08/12/2010
North Korea artillery drill rattles financial marketsNorth Korea has fired artillery into its west coast waters, ratcheting up tension on the already nervous Korean Peninsula. The shells fell on Pyongyang’s… 08/12/2010
