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Peace activists cross the demilitarized zone that separates South and North Korea

A group of 30 woman have crossed the demilitarized zone, which separates South and North Korea in a march for peace. The activists made the gesture

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North Korea marks 'Child Health Day'

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North Korea cancels Ban Ki-moon visit

The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says a rare visit to North Korea has been cancelled because Pyongyang has retracted its approval

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US considering further sanctions over North Korea's nuclear programme

The United States is considering further sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons programme. The warning came after talks between the

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North Korea executes defence minister for 'dozing off'

North Korea has executed its defence chief for treason according to South Korea’s spy agency. Leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the execution of 15

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N Korea claims successful ballistic missile launch from submarine

North Korea has released images purporting to show the successful test-fire of a ballistic missile from one of its submarines. If authentic the

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North Korea: '15 people executed in purge' by Kim Jong-un

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly led a new and deadly crackdown in the secretive state. He is said to have ordered the executions of

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'More powerful than a nuke': Kim Jong-un refreshed after 'climbing highest peak'

North Korean media claims leader Kim Jong-un has climbed Paektu Mountain, the secretive state's highest peak.

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South Korea demands release of 'spies' from North Korea

South Korea has demanded the release of two of its citizens, who are currently detained in North Korea on charges of espionage. KCNA, the North’s

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North Korea's first tourists since end of Ebola quarantine

Tourists have touched down in North Korea for the first time in months. It comes after harsh entry restrictions – said to be aimed at preventing

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North Korea fires test missiles amid Seoul-US drills

North Korea has fired seven short-range missiles into the sea, according to the South Korean Defence Ministry. It comes as Seoul takes part in joint

South Korea

South Korea: Man arrested after knife attack on US ambassador

Police in South Korea have identified the man responsible for attacking US ambassador Mark Lippert as 55-year-old Korean nationalist Kim Ki-jong

North Korea

North Korea missile-launch coincides with US-South Korea military drills

The latest chapter in a tale of tensions between North and South Korea has opened with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of firing two short-range missiles

USA

Golden Globe's North Korea skits fall flat as Fey and Poehler host show for third time

Apart from the “Je suis Charlie” theme the Golden Globes’ hosts also included some material lampooning Hollywood’s recent arch-enemy North Korea

12 January 2015

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Thousands rally in North Korea in support of Kim Jong-un

Tens of thousands of North Koreans have taken part in a rally in Pyongyang , to show support for their country’s policies and leader Kim Jong-un. The

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North Korea rejects 'hostile' US sanctions

North Korea has slammed the decision of the US to impose fresh sanctions against them, labeling Washington’s policies as ‘hostile’ and ‘repressive’

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US slaps extra sanctions on North Korea in response to Sony hack

US President Barack Obama has authorised additional sanctions against North Korea in what he said was the first US response to the cyber attack on

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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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New Year Celebrations of 2015

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Asia celebrates in style the start of 2015

Several countries across Asia welcomed in 2015 with fanfare and high spirits, but the celebrations were toned down in many parts in deference to

31 December 2014