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North Korea announces successful test of new intercontinental ballistic missile

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North Korea multiple missile test

North Korea launches several short-range cruise missiles in its fourth test in four weeks

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Sanctions and diplomacy at centre of US strategy on North Korea

Trump's administration had previously said military strikes were an option, but now appear willing to exhaust non-military avenues.

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US submarine arrives in South Korea as the North carries out a huge live fire drill

South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says the North appears to have deployed a large number of long-range artillery units in the region of Wonsan on its east coast.

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Breakaway South Korean New Conservatives want Ban Ki-moon to topple President Park

Rebel MPs from South Korea's ruling party form New Conservatives, sound out UN's Ban Ki-moon as presidential candidate.

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North Korea threatens tough response against US missile defence deployment

North Korea’s military has threatened to take what its called “ a physical response” to a move by the US and South Korea to deploy an advanced missile defence…

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Seoul responds to North Korea threats

As Pyongyang carries out military exercises simulating an attack on the presidential palace, South Korea warns the North to ends its provocations.

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North Korea fires five 'projectiles' into the sea

North Korea said it has fired five short-range projectiles amid heightened tension over the country’s nuclear and rocket programmes. South Korea

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North Korea claims it has miniature nuclear warheads to place on ballistic missiles

New statements have been made by Pyongyang that will do nothing to calm rising tensions on the Korean peninsula

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US flies B-52 bomber near Korean border after Pyongyang nuclear test

As tensions heighten further on the Korean peninsula, the United States has put on a show of strength. Following North Korea’s nuclear test, the

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Tough farewells for North and South Korean families, reunited for just three days

Thursday marked the end of an emotional three-day reunion for hundreds of North and South Korean families separated since the 1950's civil war.

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Apologise, or propaganda continues, South Korea tells Pyongyang

Apologise, or anti-North Korea propaganda will continue, South Korea tells Pyongyang as the situation remains tense despite talks between the two sides.

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North Korea says it is ready for all-out war

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have escalated with the North saying it is ready for an all-out war, according to the country’s Foreign Ministry

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Points scoring or potential crisis? Two Koreas trade border accusations

The North says South Korea started this latest shouting match with propaganda loudspeakers resuming broadcasts stopped for more than a decade. The

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Korea military tension: Pyongyang and Seoul exchange fire

South Korea fired towards North Korea after Pyongyang allegedly launched shells to protest against giant propaganda loudspeakers pumping out Seoul’s

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Kim Jong Un says he is open to resuming peace talks with S Korea

North Korea's leader says he is open to resuming peace talks with South Korea

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North and South Korea seek better ties at rare high-level talks