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North Korea blamed for March cyber-attacks on South Korean banks and TV broadcasters

South Korea is accusing North Korean spies of masterminding a series of high-profile cyber-attacks on its banks and television broadcasters…

12 years ago

South Korea alert level raised to “vital threat” following North Korea’s actions

South Korea has decided to raise its alert level to "vital threat" following reports that North Korea is preparing for…

12 years ago

North Korea: “The situation on the Korean peninsula is heading for a thermo-nuclear war”

A statement attributed to North Korea's Asia-Pacific Peace Committee on Tuesday warned the situation on the Korean peninsula is heading…

12 years ago

North Korea boycotts Kaesong Industrial Complex as its workers fail to report for work

North Koreans workers have failed to report for work at Kaesong Industrial Complex, suspending one of the few points of…

12 years ago

North Korea warns foreigners in South Korea to evacuate in case of war

In a new rhetoric, North Korea has warned foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to take evacuation measures in case…

12 years ago

North Korea halts work at Kaesong Industrial Complex

North Korea has announced today it is withdrawing all its workers from the joint-Korean Kaesong industrial zone and suspending operations…

12 years ago

North Korea preparing fourth nuclear test

North Korea appears to be preparing for a fourth nuclear test, according to South Korean officials. South Korean Unification Minister…

12 years ago

North Korea military dogs mauling effigy of South Korean defense minister Kim Kwan-Jin in new video

North Korea released a bizarre video of military dogs attacking an effigy of South Korean defense minister Kim Kwan-Jin and…

12 years ago

South Korea deploys two warships with missile-defense systems on east and west coasts

South Korea has decided to deploy two warships with missile-defense systems, one day after North Korea apparently moved a missile…

12 years ago

North Korea shifts mid-range missile that could target US mainland

North Korea has shifted a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, South Korea's Foreign Minister Kim Kwan-jin has…

12 years ago

North Korea blocks access to Kaesong Industrial Complex for South Korean workers

North Korea has blocked the entry of South Korean workers into joint Kaesong industrial zone, in a move seen as…

12 years ago

North Korea to restart facilities at Yongbyon nuclear complex

North Korea has announced it will restart the facilities at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, including a reactor mothballed in…

12 years ago

South Korea promises strong response to North Korea aggression

South Korea has pledged a "strong response" to North Korea's aggressions, amid high tensions on the peninsula. Speaking to defence…

12 years ago

North Korea threatens to shut down Kaesong Industrial Complex

North Korea has threatened to shut down Kaesong Industrial Complex it jointly operates with South Korea that stands as the…

12 years ago

North Korea declares state of war against South Korea

North Korea has declared "state of war" against South Korea in its latest escalation of rhetoric against its neighbour and the US.…

12 years ago

North Korea puts rockets on stand-by to attack US targets

North Korea announces it has put missile units on stand-by to attack US targets in response to US stealth bomber…

12 years ago

Kaesong Industrial Complex still operating despite Pyongyang cutting military hotline

Kaesong Industrial Complex at the North-South Korea border is still operating despite Pyongyang cutting a military hotline with South Korea…

12 years ago

North Korea cuts Kaesong military hotline with South Korea

North Korea has announced it severs another military hotline with South Korea. The hotline is used to facilitate the travel of…

12 years ago

North Korea warns South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye to behave with discretion to avoid horrible disaster

North Korea has hit out at South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye, a day after she urged Pyongyang to change course…

12 years ago

North Korea announces rocket units combat posture to target US

North Korea announces it has ordered artillery and rocket units into "combat posture" to prepare to target US bases in…

12 years ago

South Korea and US sign new military plan against North Korea’s actions

South Korea and the United States have signed a new military plan to counter what officials call North Korean "provocations".…

12 years ago

South Korea cyber attack incorrectly linked to a Chinese IP address

South Korean officials announce they incorrectly linked a Chinese IP address to a cyber-attack on local banks and broadcasters earlier…

12 years ago

South Korea hacked from Chinese IP address

South Korean officials have announced that the cyber-attack on the country’s banks and broadcasters came from an internet address in…

12 years ago

South Korea investigates cyber-attack paralyzing banks and broadcasters

South Korea’s authorities are investigating a suspected cyber-attack that has paralyzed computer networks at broadcasters and banks. Broadcasters KBS, MBC…

12 years ago

US flies nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over South Korea

The US is flying nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over South Korea, in what it says is a response to escalating North…

12 years ago