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Kim Jong Un's denuclearization deal: What's the catch?

There are plenty of potential caveats to Friday's extraordinary "no more war" announcement from North and South Korea, experts say.

27/04/2018

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North and South Korean leaders plant tree to commemorate meeting

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and South Korean Leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony on Friday to plant a pine tree on the sidelines of their historic meeting.

27/04/2018

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Seven handshakes that changed the world

A symbol of peace and unification, handshakes seal deals big and small, not always with the willing participation of both parties...

27/04/2018

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"New history starts from now"

Kim's guestbook signing

27/04/2018

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Kim Jong Un crosses border for historic talks with South

The talks could lay the foundation for an unprecedented meeting between the North Korean leader and President Donald Trump.

27/04/2018

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Kim Jong-Un has "committed" to de-nuclearization

The South Korean Foreign Minister has reported that Kim Jong-Un has "given his word" on de-nuclearization, adding that it's the first time the words have come directly from the North Korean leader.

19/03/2018

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Winter Olympics: South Korea says North more open to talks with US

South Korea also hoped to use these Games as an opportunity to engage with the North.

25/02/2018

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Winter Olympics: Ester Ledecka wins Winter Olympics double gold

The win makes her the fifth person to win gold in two different sports.

24/02/2018

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Kim Jong Un's sister meets South Korean President

Kim Yo Jong is the first member of North Korea's ruling family to visit the South since the 1950-53 Korean War.

09/02/2018

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Bikini clad animal rights activist brave the cold in Pyeongchang

Animal rights group PETA are calling on Olympians and visitors to stop wearing fur.

06/02/2018

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N. Korean pop icon Hyon Song-wol leads Olympics diplomatic delegation

The former lover of Kim Jong-un who was once rumoured to have been killed, now, has a new role - to check preparations for an art troupe she also leads during next month's Winter Olympics.

21/01/2018

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North and South Korea hold "ground breaking" talks

Sport brings the two sides together focusing on the participation of the North in next month's Winter Olympics in the South

09/01/2018

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North and South Korea open a border hotline to discuss Winter Olympics

The two countries, who are technically still at war having only signed an armistice after the Korean War, could compete as a single nation in next month’s Games.

03/01/2018

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North Korea fires new ballistic missile, South Korea's military says

The Pentagon said it had detected a "probable" missile launch and that it was in the process of assessing it.

28/11/2017

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North Korea ‘fires ballistic missile’

The Pentagon said it had detected a "probable" missile launch and that it was in the process of assessing it.

28/11/2017

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North Korean defector 'critical' after being showered with 40 rounds of bullets

The South Korean government says he has been operated on and doctors expect he will survive.

14/11/2017

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Melania Trump in South Korea

Melania Trump encourages better participation in sports events.

07/11/2017

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'Come to the table': Trump changes tone towards North Korea

"We hope to god" no to have to resort to US military power, Trump says during a visit to Seoul.

07/11/2017

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Trump arrives in South Korea with sights set on Pyongyang

US President's arrival on the frontlines the North Korean nuclear stand off comes amid heightened tensions with Pyongyang.

07/11/2017

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Rallies held in South Korea ahead of U.S President Donald Trump's visit

South Korean protesters and supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump have held separate rallies near the U.S. embassy in Seoul ahead of his visit to the country.

06/11/2017

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South Korea imposes fresh financial sanctions on North Korean bankers

The new restrictions will limit the financial transactions between 18 North Koreans and their neighbours to the south in a bid to stem the illegal cash flows Pyongyang uses to fund its weapons research.

06/11/2017

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South Korean police make 'shock therapy' hidden camera porn video

The video was downloaded 26,000 times in two weeks

03/11/2017

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US 'can't accept' nuclear North Korea

"Any use of nuclear weapons by the North will be met with a massive military response that is both effective and overwhelming," said US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis.

28/10/2017

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Samsung CEO announces shock resignation

The boss of Samsung has announced his surprise resignation on the back of record Q3 profits.

13/10/2017

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South Koreans buy survival bags as nuclear threat from North looms

Videos showing what "war bags" contain are growing in popularity in South Korea

26/09/2017

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North Korea bolsters east coast defences

North Korea has reinforced its ground and missile defences along its east coast.

26/09/2017