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Suspending Korea exercises caused slight dip in readiness

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 10:00 GMT

The Pentagon's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. forces in South Korea that a decision to suspend some joint exercises between South Korea and the U.S.

North Korean airline plans new route to China's Xian

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 - 10:39 GMT

An Air Koryo representative told AFP "there is a plan" for flights to the central Chinese city, a major tourist destination famous for its ancient Terracotta Warriors.

North Korean airline plans new route to China's Xian

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 - 10:39 GMT

An Air Koryo representative told AFP "there is a plan" for flights to the central Chinese city, a major tourist destination famous for its ancient Terracotta Warriors.

Trump says to meet with North Korea's Kim on June 12 in Singapore

Thu, 10 May 2018 - 03:13 GMT

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore

North Korea denuclearization not on the agenda in Helsinki talks

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 - 11:00 GMT

Denuclearization is not on the agenda in the meeting with North Korean, South Korean and American delegations taking place in Helsinki.

US sanctions two N.Korean officials over missile program

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 - 06:12 GMT

The United States has sanctioned two North Korean officials known for their role behind North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's missile program.

US special envoy backs unconditional talks with N. Korea

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 - 10:05 GMT

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea on Friday expressed hope that Pyongyang would accept Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's diplomatic offer.

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Sat, 09 Dec 2017 - 06:10 GMT

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At North Korean hub in China, uncertainty looms for Pyongyang-backed

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 - 08:55 GMT

North Korean-owned businesses such as the Chilbosan Hotel in Shenyang, the biggest city in northeastern China.

Mattis tells Army to "be ready" on North Korea military options

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 - 08:50 GMT

US Defense Secretary James Mattis says the US Army "must stand ready" in the face of continued provocations by the North Korean regime.

Japan says North Korean missile likely an intermediate range rocket

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 - 04:40 GMT

A North Korean missile fired over northern Japan on Tuesday was likely the same type of intermediate range ballistic missile.

North Korea signals a more powerful ICBM in the works

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 - 02:30 GMT

North Korea has sent a message that it is working on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) more powerful than any it has previously tested.

N. Korea likely has more plutonium than previously thought

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 - 10:46 GMT

New images of North Korea's main nuclear facility show that the isolated regime has apparently produced more plutonium for its weapons programme.

Japan, South Korea, U.S. demand greater Chinese effort on N.Korea

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Japan, the United States and South Korea agreed on Thursday to push for China to play a larger role in reining in North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

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