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Wed, July 18, 2018 | 13:45

S. Korea stops building military facilities near DMZ

South and North Korea are carrying out efforts to reduce military tension as agreed in a historic joint declaration. According to military sources, Sunday, South Korea suspended plans to build new military facilities at army bases near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), in apparent preparation for the case the facilities may not be used following phased disarmament.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 17:28

Inter-Korean maritime communication back online

North Korea seeks sanctions relief using China leverage

North Korea appears to be seeking a lifting of international sanctions imposed on the country by using its longtime ally, China, as leverage. North Korea is shifting its focus toward economic development, and for that goal, sanctions relief and economic cooperation with other countries will be essential. While it is creating the atmosphere by offering peace through the inter-...

North Korea | 2018-07-01 16:57

Dismissed former North Korean general confirmed reinstated

Hwang Pyong-so, a former North Korean general who was dismissed last year, has been reinstated, as evidenced by North Korean state media reports that he accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on recent on-site inspections.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 16:26

Two Koreas to field joint teams at Asian Games

Two Koreas to field joint teams at Asian Games: An official from the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee carries North and South Korean flags prior to a meeting with Olympic Council of Asia at its headquarter in Jakarta, June 28. North and South Korea will field joint teams in three sports _ canoeing, rowing and women's basketball _ at the Asian Games in t...

North Korea | 2018-07-01 15:20

N. Koreans exhume US soldiers' remains for possible cash reward

North Koreans have dug up the remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War that they have hidden for years for possible cash rewards one day when relations with the United States improved, according to sources familiar with Pyongyang.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 15:01

US accuses N. Korea of human rights violations

The United States is accusing North Korea of human rights violations, despite a reconciliatory mood between the countries after a summit between their leaders in Singapore on June 12.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 14:46

N. Korea leader inspects special economic zone

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a border region between North Korea and China in what was seen as move to bolster economic cooperation with Beijing, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

North Korea | 2018-07-01 14:45

Salvation Army 'ready to help N. Korea'

The Salvation Army is ready to help North Korea if the reconciliatory dialogue between the Koreas leads to opening their border, according to the organization's chief.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 14:44

N. Korean restaurants in China to reopen

North Korea is seeking to reopen its state-run restaurants in Chinese cities near the border amid rapidly improving relations, according to sources familiar with the matter

North Korea | 2018-07-01 14:44

Inter-Korean maritime communication back online

The South Korean defense ministry said Sunday the two Koreas have resumed using ship-to-ship radio links for smooth communications at sea for the first time in 10 years. The ministry said the connection is to uphold the recent agreements between the two to defuse military tensions and prevent unexpected confrontations, especially in the Yellow Sea.

North Korea | 2018-07-01 13:19

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