Now playing Next no comment Kim Jong Un greets senior officials after congress North Korean state media released more video of leader Kim Jong Un posing for group photos with new line-ups of senior officials of the ruling Workers' Party and the Cabinet, following recent landmark leadership meetings this month 20/01/2021
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Now playing Next no comment North Korea imposes 'extraordinary' measures against COVID-19 North Korea is pulling out all the stops to try to protect itself from the coronavirus that first emerged in neighbouring China. 27/02/2020
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Now playing Next no comment North Korea's Kim out in the cold with US relations on thin ice Experts have suggested the symbolic footage is the precursor for a major policy announcement. 02/01/2020
Now playing Next North Korea North Korean leader warns country will show new strategic weapon The country's state media said that Kim declared North Korea would never give up its security for economic benefits. 01/01/2020
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Now playing Next North Korea North Korea claims another 'crucial test' at once-dismantled rocket site The announcement suggests that the country is preparing to do something to provoke the United States if Washington doesn't back down and make concessions by the end of the year. 14/12/2019
Now playing Next no comment North Korea celebrates founding anniversary of international martial arts committee North Korea held Taekwondo demonstrations along with other forms of martial arts on Wednesday (September 18) to celebrate the 20th founding anniversary of its International Martial Arts Games Committee (IMAGC). 20/09/2019
Now playing Next no comment North Korea remembers founding father Kim Il Sung on death anniversary North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited his grandfather Kim Il Sung's mausoleum to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founder of the reclusive communist country's death. 08/07/2019
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Now playing Next Good Morning Europe North Korea accused of demanding payment for release of coma-stricken student U.S. student Otto Warmbier died six days after being released. 26/04/2019
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Now playing Next North Korea No suspense in North Korean elections Only one candidate allowed per constituency in vote for Supreme Assembly 10/03/2019
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Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Vietnam summit 'remarkable success' - North Korean state media reports Newspapers and television are focussing on the constructive dialogue between the two leaders. 01/03/2019
Now playing Next North Korea Watch: Kim Jong Un answers foreign reporters' questions for first time If I wasn't ready to disarm, I wouldn't be here, says Kim Jong Un 28/02/2019
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