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North Korean blames 'conspiracy' over Kim Jong Nam arrest

A North Korean man, who was held in connection with the killing of the half-brother of the country’s leader, has said he was the victim of a conspiracy by the Malaysian…

04/03/2017

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North Korean suspect released over airport murder of Kim Jong Nam

Police in Malaysia have released a North Korean man held in connection with the airport murder of Kim Jong Nam.

03/03/2017

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Seoul demands ''collective measures'' against Pyongyang in wake of Kim Jong-nam death

South Korea has called for “collective measures” against North Korea, including possible suspension from the UN.

28/02/2017

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North Korean held over Kim Jong-nam killing

Malaysian police say they have arrested a North Korean man over the killing of the estranged half-brother of the isolated country’s leader Kim Jong-un.

18/02/2017

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North Korea celebrates the anniversary of the late leader's birth with sports events

Sporting events have been held in Pyongyang to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the late leader, Kim John Il.

16/02/2017

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North Korea: dancing in the street

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been holding a series of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the late leader Kim Jong Il, which falls on…

16/02/2017

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S.Korea says Kim Jong Nam was poisoned by N.Korean agents, one woman arrested

Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was poisoned by two suspected Pyongyang spies according to South Korea’s intelligence…

15/02/2017

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North Korean leader's half-brother 'assassinated with poisoned needles' in Malaysia, sources

Kim Jong-nam reportedly murdered at Kuala Lumpur airport by poisoned needles

14/02/2017

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Concerns grow over Pyongyang's weapons capabilities

The ballistic missile launched on Sunday (Feb 12) by North Korea has a range of more than 2,000 kilometres according to South Korea’s intelligence agency.

14/02/2017

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North Korean ballistic missile test an 'armed provocation' says Seoul

North Korea missile test hailed a 'success' by Kim Jong-un

13/02/2017

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UN Security Council to meet following North Korea missile test

North Korea’s official news agency has declared Sunday’s test-firing of a medium-to-long-range ballistic missile a success.

13/02/2017

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North Korea missile test 'absolutely intolerable'

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast. It is the first such launch since Donald Trump became US president.

12/02/2017

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Testing Trump? North Korea reportedly fires ballistic missile

North Korea’s fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military.

12/02/2017

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N.Korea: basketball players turn to gymnastics to improve suppleness

Basketball players in North Korea are reported to have turned to gymnastics in a bid to improve their performance.

28/01/2017

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Satellite images indicate North Korea has restarted plutonium production

Fresh satellite imagery suggests North Korea has restarted a reactor at its main Yongbyon nuclear site.

28/01/2017

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Exercising their right to keep fit? North Korea holds first sports day of year

North Korea has held its first dedicated sports day of the year in Pyongyang.

09/01/2017

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North Korea's weapons capabilities "serious threat" - Washington

The US has described North Korea’s nuclear weapons capabilities as a “serious threat” and that it is prepared to shoot down any missiles coming towards its…

09/01/2017

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Trump takes to Twitter to talk tough on North Korea

The North Korean leader said on Sunday that his nation was close to testing an intercontinental ballistic missile

03/01/2017

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Tensions rise between North and South Korea over 'provocative' missile testing

South Korea has described claims by its North Korean neighbour that it’s close to testing long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads as being…

02/01/2017

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Kim Jong-un watches girl band amid '340 executions' claim

Footage has emerged from North Korea showing all-powerful leader Kim Jong-un taking centre stage at a meeting of his reclusive state’s ruling Workers’ Party.

30/12/2016

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North Korea faces fresh sanctions over its atomic ambitions

Japan and South Korea have agreed to impose new unilateral sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.

02/12/2016

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Kim Jong Un expresses condolences over death of Fidel Castro

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has expressed his condolences over the death of Fidel Castro, in a letter to the revolutionary leader’s brother, Cuban President Raul…

28/11/2016

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US condemns ''failed'' North Korea ballistic missile test

The US military has condemned a ‘‘failed’‘ North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile near the northwestern city of Kusong.

15/10/2016

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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.

20/09/2016

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North Korea mass recovery efforts underway after floods

Clean-up operations are underway in North Korea after devastating floods.

13/09/2016

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Show of force: US B-1 bombers fly over South Korea after North's nuclear test

Two US B-1 bombers have flown over South Korea.

13/09/2016