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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.

USA

US foreign policy: How will Biden or Trump deal with friends and foes?

It's perhaps over Russia the two men differ most strongly. Trump has seemed reluctant to criticise President Putin at times, even when US intelligence concluded the Kremlin had interfered in the 2016 election. Whereas Biden has signalled he would take a much firmer line with Moscow

North Korea

North Korea lifts lockdown on major border city but rejects aid

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

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North Korea blows up its joint liaison office with South Korea

The South Korean defence ministry released surveillance footage of the explosion in Kaesong, which is located just over the border in North Korea.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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No Comment: What you need to remember from 2019

Climate change and Brexit were among the two biggest topics of 2019.

North Korea

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.

Sweden

North Korea and US resume nuclear talks in bid to end stalemate

An isolated conference centre on the outskirts of Stockholm was the setting on Saturday for the US and North Korea to resume nuclear talks.

Korea

Korean talks "over"

Amidst joint US military exercises with South Korea the North fires an unidentified projectile and declares talks with the south "over"

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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.

Korea

Watch back: Trump meets North Korea's Kim in demilitarised zone

U.S. President Donald Trump is to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas.

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Kim and Trump impersonators wow Osaka crowds ahead of G20 summit

The impersonators of Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump greeted crowds in a shopping area in Osaka, two days before world leaders are set to meet at the G20 summit.

North Korea

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.

USA

Euroviews. Why Putin is a better match for Kim Jong Un than Trump is ǀ View

The ambitious autocrats are more natural allies, and the U.S. is at risk of being squeezed out.

World

North Korea accused of demanding payment for release of coma-stricken student

U.S. student Otto Warmbier died six days after being released.

Russia

Putin and Kim Jong Un discuss security guarantees in first summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Far East Federal University campus on Russky Island, in the city of Vladivostok on Thursday.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, arrived in Russia on Wednesday in an armoured train to seek the support of President Putin, while the talks with Washington are frozen.

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Kim Jong Un greeted with bread and flowers as he arrives in Russia

The North Korean leader is to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin as he seeks to build his reputation on the global stage.