North Korea

Park Geun-hye speaks of a grave security challenge from North Korea and calls for trust-based dialogue

South Korea's new elected President Park Geun-hye spoke of a "grave" security challenge from North Korea but called for "trust-based…

12 years ago

North Korea struggles to control Unha-3 satellite

North Korea appears to be struggling to control Unha-3 satellite it put into orbit last week, a space expert has…

12 years ago

North Korea marks one year since Kim Jong-il’s death

North Korea marks one year since the death of Kim Jong-il in a huge ceremony, days after the country's successful rocket…

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North Korea mass rally to celebrate long-range rocket launch

North Korean people have gathered in Pyongyang for a mass rally to celebrate Wednesday's long-range rocket launch. State television showed…

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North Korean anchorwoman’s enthusiastic report on rocket launch becomes YouTube hit

A North Korean animated female anchor appears exhilarated as she describes the rocket launch, which was reported by state media…

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North Korea rocket launch: long-range Unha-3 rocket successfully launched despite warnings

North Korea has announced an apparently successful launch of a long-range rocket defying international warnings. The rocket, launched at 09:49…

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North Korea internet surfing

What is it like to surf the internet in North Korea, the most secretive country on Earth? It seems that North…

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North Korea spy jailed in South Korea for Kim Jong-nam attack plot

A South Korean court has jailed a North Korean spy reportedly ordered to attack the eldest son of late leader…

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North Korea plans to launch Unha-3 rocket in December

North Korea plans to launch a long-range rocket between 10 and 22 December, KCNA news agency says. The KCNA agency…

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Unicorn lair unearthed by North Korean historians, claim History Institute of the DPRK Academy of Social Sciences

North Korean historians claim they have unearthed a unicorn lair. A report released by the History Institute of the DPRK…

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North Korea conducts tests at rocket launch site, show satellite images

North Korea has been conducting tests at a rocket launch site, according to recent satellite images captured by the US-Korea…

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Ryugyong Hotel of Doom in Pyonyang to be opened in 2013

Ryugyong Hotel, the 105-storey building which dominates the skyline of the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, may open next year, 26…

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Ri Sol-ju makes first public appearance after two months of home detention

Ri Sol-ju, the young wife of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, has made her first public appearance in two months,…

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South Korea activists send propaganda leaflets to North Korea

South Korean activists have sent propaganda leaflets to North Korea, a week after Pyongyang threatened military action over a similar…

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Kim Chol executed by mortar shell for drinking during 100-day mourning period for late Kim Jong-il

Kim Chol, a North Korean military officer, has been executed with a mortar shell blast for disrespecting late leader Kim…

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North Korea warns US on missile range after South Korea deal

North Korea says it has missiles that can hit the United States mainland, in a statement two days after South…

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South Korea triples its ballistic missile system range

South Korea has announced a deal with the US to almost triple the range of its ballistic missile system, saying…

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North Korean soldier defects to South Korea

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the two countries' heavily armed border, South Korean officials have…

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Ryugyong Hotel: pictures from inside the North Korea’s Hotel of Doom

Pictures have emerged showing the inside of the 105-storey pyramid-shaped Ryugyong hotel that has been under construction in Pyongyang for 25…

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South Korea navy fires warning shots at North Korean fishing boats in the Yellow Sea

The South Korean navy has fired warning shots at North Korean fishing boats that crossed disputed borders in the Yellow…

12 years ago

Which countries still don’t sell Coca-Cola?

After almost 60 years, Coca-Cola is on sale again in Burma. Coca-Cola is one of the world's most recognized brands,…

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North Korea floods toll: 169 deaths and 400 people missing

The floods that hit parts of North Korea in recent weeks have killed 169 people and left 400 missing, the…

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North Korea requests immediate food aid after devastating floods

North Korea has requested immediate food aid after devastating floods last month, the United Nations says. UN officials in Pyongyang…

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North Korea denies South’s reports about country’s reform and opening

North Korea has strongly denied reports from South Korea that it is planning policy changes that will lead to the…

12 years ago

Who is Ri Sol-Ju, the wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un?

More details are emerging in South Korea about Ri Sol-Ju, the woman identified as the wife of North Korean leader…

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