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North Korea confirms missile tests as Biden warns of US response

The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the two “new-type tactical guided projectiles” accurately hit the target off the eastern coast on Thursday.

26/03/2021

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North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea has a history of testing new U.S. administrations with missile launches and other provocations aimed at forcing the Americans back to the negotiating table.

25/03/2021

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Kim Jong-un's sister warns US against military drills with South Korea

“I would also like to take this opportunity to issue a word of advice to the new US administration, which is so eager to give off a smell of gunpowder in our land from across the ocean,” Kim Yo-jong said.

16/03/2021

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North Korea in alleged attempted hack of Pfizer over COVID vaccine

North Korea launched a cyber attack on the pharma giant to obtain information about its coronavirus vaccine, according to South Korean intelligence services.

16/02/2021

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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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North Korea holds huge military parade ahead of Biden inauguration

Analysts say North Korea is using the military display to send the incoming administration in Washington a carefully calibrated message of strength.

15/01/2021

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Kim Jong Un vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

The totalitarian state's leader says it is attempting to develop nuclear missiles that can be launched from submarines.

15/01/2021

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North Korea welcomes in the new year with a fireworks display

Crowds wearing face masks listened to the North Korean national anthem as the national flag was raised at midnight.

31/12/2020

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North Korea displays 'new' intercontinental missile in military parade

The country's leader Kim Jong Un avoided direct mention of the United States in a speech to mark the 75th anniversary of the ruling party

10/10/2020

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North Korea lifts lockdown on major border city but rejects aid

North Korea is battling both the coronavirus pandemic and damages from recent flooding.

14/08/2020

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Kim Jong-un reappears in public amid health speculations

The North-Korean leader appeared in public for the first time in 20 days, ending an absence that had triggered global rumours that he may be seriously ill.

02/05/2020

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North Korea suspected missile test slammed as 'very inappropriate'

North Korea fires two suspected missiles prompting South Korea to call on its neighbour to halt military actions immediately

21/03/2020

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Could North Korea's information blackout be hiding a serious crisis?

North Korea says it counts zero cases of #coronavirus at home. But experts doubt that's true and fear a catastrophic health crisis, in a country where health infrastructure is insufficient and where the population is malnourished and ill-informed.

10/03/2020

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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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North Korea celebrates Lunar New Year with tributes to its leaders

North Korea joined in Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, beginning with a traditional show of loyalty for the country's former leaders.

25/01/2020

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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

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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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North Korea conducts 'crucial' test at a missile launch site

State media outlet KCNA said it boosted the country's strategic nuclear deterrence. South Korea's defence minister said it was an engine test.

14/12/2019

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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

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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

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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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North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

04/07/2019

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North Korea fires projectiles from military area

North Korea have fired a series of projectiles from an area known to be used as a military base, South Koreas military have said.

09/05/2019

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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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Watch: Don't take this North Korea guidebook with you, warns publisher

"It's a country that's closed and forbidden, everybody dreams of going there. Everyone wants to see what's forbidden and what's closed."

22/03/2019

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No suspense in North Korean elections

Only one candidate allowed per constituency in vote for Supreme Assembly

10/03/2019