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North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles

The North’s resumption of testing activity is likely an attempt at pressuring the Biden administration over the diplomatic freeze.

13 September 2021

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North Korea parades military hardware to celebrate founding

There were marches of troops wearing gas masks and bright red suits.

9 September 2021

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North Korea appears to have resumed nuclear nuke reactor operation

The UN's nuclear agency said indications that operations at a 5-megawatt reactor have restarted are "deeply troubling."

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Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by strong floods

A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression.

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Koreas restore communication channels, agree to improve ties

Last year, North Korea cut off all communication channels with South Korea in protest of what it calls South Korea’s failure to stop activists from floating anti-Pyongyang leaflets across their border.

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Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis".

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North Korea's Kim vows to be ready for confrontation with US

Kim’s statement indicates he’ll likely push to strength his nuclear arsenal and increase pressure on Washington to give up what North Korea considers a hostile U.S. policy.

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North Korea tells World Health Organization it's still virus-free

Isolated North Korea has continued to claim a perfect record in keeping out the coronavirus in its latest report to the World Health Organization.

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North Korea says it won't participate in Tokyo Olympics

North Korea is the first country to drop out of the Tokyo Olympics over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What's it really like being a tourist in North Korea?

Lisa Jackson has had near-death adventures in countries ranging from Burma to Kashmir. Here she explains why she's probably the only person who's cried on leaving North Korea.

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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.

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North Korea slams EU sanctions as 'psychotic'

North Korea denounced recent EU sanctions as a "sinister political tool" triggered by the EU's "inveterate repugnancy coupled with a psychotic way of thinking."

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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.

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Diplomat uses hand-pushed rail trolley to get from N Korea to Russia

A group of Russian diplomats and their families have returned from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to COVID-19 restrictions.

26 February 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 February 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 January 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 January 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 January 2021

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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 October 2020

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Typhoon that smashed South Korea now moves to its northern neighbour

A typhoon that smashed South Korea, ripping off roofs and knocking out power to over 1,600 households, made landfall in North Korea early Thursday.