North Korea

Kenneth Bae’s mother in North Korea visit

The mother of US citizen Kenneth Bae who is imprisoned in North Korea is being allowed to visit him, his…

11 years ago

North Korea: Masik Pass ski resort opening could be delayed

North Korea was due to open its first multi-million dollar Masik Pass ski resort on Thursday, but there are doubts…

11 years ago

North Korea indefinitely postpones family reunions

North Korea has decided to indefinitely postpone scheduled reunions of families separated by the Korean War, a government statement has…

11 years ago

South Korean troops shoot dead man swimming to North Korea

South Korean soldiers have shot dead a man trying to swim across a border river into North Korea, officials say.…

11 years ago

Kaesong industrial park reopened in North Korea after five months

South Korean workers have crossed the North Korean border to return to the Kaesong industrial park, five months after work…

11 years ago

Yongbyon nuclear reactor restarted in North Korea

According to a US institute, steam has been seen rising from North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facility, suggesting that the reactor…

11 years ago

North Korea and South Korea agree to reopen Kaesong industrial complex

North Korea and South Korea have agreed to restart operations at the shuttered Kaesong industrial zone, Seoul has announced. The…

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North Korea marks 65th anniversary of its founding with huge military parade

North Korea has marked the 65th anniversary of its founding with a huge military parade. The country held its second…

11 years ago

Hyon Song-wol: Kim Jong-un’s mistress executed by firing squad along with 11 others

Hyon Song-wol, long-term mistress of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was executed by firing squad along with 11 others, Reuters…

11 years ago

Ju-ae: Kim Jong-un has a baby daughter, Dennis Rodman confirmed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has a baby daughter called Ju-ae, Dennis Rodman says. Dennis Rodman, who was in North…

11 years ago

North Korea agrees to restore military hotline with South Korea

South Korean officials announce that North Korea has agreed to restore a military hotline with the South as tensions between…

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Dennis Rodman heads back to North Korea to meet Kim Jong-un

Dennis Rodman is visiting North Korea for the second time this year to meet leader Kim Jong-un. The retired basketball…

11 years ago

Switzerland blocks North Korea ski lift deal

Switzerland has decided to block a deal to sell ski lifts to North Korea in the latest setback for leader…

11 years ago

South Korea and US begin joint military drills

South Korea and the United States have begun a new round of joint military exercises on Monday, officials say, the…

11 years ago

North Korea agrees to South Korea’s proposal to resume family reunions

North Korea has agreed to South Korea’s proposal to resume reunions of families separated since the 1950-1953 war, official media…

11 years ago

North Korea and South Korea reach agreement on re-opening Kaesong industrial zone

North Korea and South Korea have reached an agreement about re-opening the Kaesong joint industrial zone, officials from Seoul say.…

11 years ago

Arirang: North Korea announces first indigenous smartphone

North Korea announces it has produced its first home-grown smartphone – Arirang - but experts have disputed its origins. The…

11 years ago

Kenneth Bae: US citizen jailed in North Korea is very ill

The family of Kenneth Bae, the American missionary who was detained in North Korea last year, says he is seriously…

11 years ago

South Korea proposes final talks on restarting operations at Kaesong Industrial Complex

South Korea has proposed "final talks" on reopening the joint Kaesong industrial zone, amid deadlock with North Korea. Kaesong Industrial…

11 years ago

North Korea: Huge parade to mark armistice 60th anniversary

North Korea is holding a huge parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War.…

11 years ago

Panama charges North Korean ship’s crew

Panama has charged the crew of the seized North Korean ship after it was found to be carrying Cuban weapons.…

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North Korea demands release of its ship detained in Panama

North Korea has demanded the release of its ship detained in Panama with what appear to be missile radar and…

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Cuban weapons found on board of North Korean ship seized in Panama

Cuba has admitted providing a stash of weapons found on board a North Korean ship seized in the Panama Canal.…

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North Korea and South Korea start in-depth talks on reopening Kaesong Industrial Complex

North Korea and South Korea have started in-depth talks on reopening joint-project Kaesong Industrial Complex. The two Koreas agreed in…

11 years ago

North Korea and South Korea agree to reopen Kaesong industrial complex

North Korea and South Korea have agreed in principle to reopen the Kaesong industrial complex after official talks. The deal,…

11 years ago