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Thu, January 24, 2019 | 06:53

North Korean leader's speech shows international sanctions working

Although much of the media focus was placed on his warning he would find a “new way” if the U.S. sticks to the sanctions, experts here argued that the New Year address of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un was mainly about the economy. It could indicate the sanctions by the United Nations and the United States are affecting the North, forcing it to go on the defensive. The Kore...

North Korea | 2019-01-02 19:26

Pro-Pyongyang paper voices lifting sanctions before 2nd summit with US

The United States should first drop its push for sanctions and pressure against North Korea if a second summit between the two countries is going to happen, a pro-North Korean newspaper in Japan said Wednesday.

North Korea | 2019-01-02 15:59

Trump: 'looking forward to meeting Kim Jong-un'

Pokemon's Pikachu appears at North Korea's New Year festival

A Japanese animation character appeared at North Korea's New Year celebrations that drew large crowds in the capital Pyongyang. In a photo released on New Year's Day by the country's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a Pikachu balloon is seen being held by a person in the crowd at Kim Il Sung Square on Monday.

North Korea | 2019-01-02 14:35

Aftermath quake rips near North Korean nuke test site

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake took place near North Korea's northeastern nuclear test site Wednesday in an apparent aftermath of the communist country's previous nuclear test, South Korea's weather agency said.

North Korea | 2019-01-02 10:53

Trump: 'looking forward to meeting Kim Jong-un'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he looks forward to meeting the North Korean leader, after Kim Jong-un said he is ready to meet any time.“ Kim Jong Un says North Korea will not make or test nuclear weapons, or give them to others - & he is ready to meet President Trump anytime,” Trump tweeted, apparently citing the PBS News Hour report on Kim's New Year's addres...

North Korea | 2019-01-02 09:57

Pro-Pyongyang paper voices lifting sanctions before 2nd summit with US

Ideological dispute deepening on NK leader's Seoul visit

After decades of ideological conflict that drove North and South Korea to the brink of war at times, the two have undergone a stunning about-face in their relations with an unprecedented reconciliatory mood along with three inter-Korean summits last year alone. However, the advancement of bilateral ties is developing another unforeseen ideological confrontation as organizatio...

North Korea | 2019-01-01 17:27

North Korean leader says he is ready to meet Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he is ready to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at any time, in a prerecorded New Year's address aired by the state-controlled Korea Central Television, Tuesday. While reiterating his willingness for complete denuclearization, he called for Washington not to misjudge the North's patience and take corresponding actions for rapid progress in...

North Korea | 2019-01-01 17:12

Cheong Wa Dae hails NK leader's address

South Korea's presidential office welcomed the New Year's address by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying it reflects his wish for the development of inter-Korean ties and Pyongyang-Washington relations.

North Korea | 2019-01-01 15:28

NK leader warns of seeking 'new way' if US pressure continues

South Korea's military seeks speedy implementation of accord with North Korea

Unarmed border guards of the two Koreas will be able to walk across the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) starting as early as this month, as the South's defense authorities will step up efforts for the early implementation of a recent inter-Korean military accord on reducing tensions, a government official said Tuesday. The two sides have already made the Joint Security Area (...

North Korea | 2019-01-01 10:19

NK leader warns of seeking 'new way' if US pressure continues

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday he is firmly committed to denuclearization and ready to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at any time, but warned he could seek an alternative course if the U.S. misjudges his patience and sticks to sanctions. Kim made the remarks during his New Year's speech broadcast by the country's state television, also urging the U.S. to ...

North Korea | 2019-01-01 09:15

Cheong Wa Dae hails NK leader's address

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