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Tue, October 24, 2017 | 03:36

N. Korea unwilling to repay loans from South

North Korea seems unwilling to repay loans it received from South Korea when inter-Korean relations were good in the 2000s, an opposition lawmaker claimed Thursday. Citing data from the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) and the National Assembly Budget Office, Rep. Shim Jae-cheol of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) said the North’s outstanding liabilities are 161.4 billion won ($142.5 million) as of July, out of accumulated loans of 1.05 trillion won ($932 million). “North Korea has not paid back a penny since 2012 but the government has yet to come up with any countermeasu...

North Korea | 2017-09-28 16:35

Otto Warmbier's parents accuse N. Korea of torturing son [VIDEO]

The parents of Otto Warmbier, the U.S. student North Korea detained and who died soon after returning home in June, have described the horrific details of his condition. Fred and Cindy Warmbier disclosed to Fox News on Tuesday what the communist state did to their son and criticized the country for claiming to be a “victim” of the United States’ push for war. Fred described N...

North Korea | 2017-09-27 16:07

Fears growing over US-N. Korea armed conflict

North Korea’s threat to shoot down U.S. bombers in response to the flyby near its coast of two B-1B Lancer bombers escorted by six F-15C fighters is causing fears over the possibility of the United States and North Korea stumbling into an accidental military clash.

North Korea | 2017-09-26 17:11

N. Korea relocated warplanes after B-1B flight: spy agency

North Korea has moved its warplanes toward its east coast and strengthened coastal defenses following the U.S. strategic bombers’ flight near there, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) Tuesday. Pyongyang did not take any immediate military action in response to the flight of B-1B Lancer bombers, probably because it failed to detect them, the NIS said. The spy agency briefed members of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee on the movement of North Korea’s military following the flight.

North Korea | 2017-09-26 16:23

US to send aircraft carrier next month

The U.S. military will send the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to the Korean Peninsula at the end of next month for scheduled exercises with the South Korean Navy to counter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats, according to defense officials of the two countries, Tuesday. The deployment of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, along with the earlier show of force in...

North Korea | 2017-09-26 14:35

S. Korea's foreign minister urges N. Korea to respond to offer for talks

S. Korea's foreign minister urges N. Korea to respond to offer for talks

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha urged North Korea on Monday to respond to her government's call for cross-border talks on easing tensions.

North Korea | 2017-09-26 09:31

N. Korea says Trump's words were declaration of war

North Korea's foreign minister said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump has declared war against his country and Pyongyang will defend itself by shooting down American bombers if necessary. In a Saturday tweet, Trump warned that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his regime "won't be around much longer."

North Korea | 2017-09-25 22:10

Moon agreed to flying B-1Bs near N. Korea coast

President Moon Jae-in gave consent to the United States flying B-1B Lancer bombers off the North Korean coast, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. The explanation came amid speculation Seoul was unaware of the operation and had been excluded from Washington’s show of force against Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile threats, although such action could raise military tension that would aff...

North Korea | 2017-09-25 16:57

Luxurious Seoul tower prepares for inter-Korean war

With North Korea’s military provocations increasing the possibility of war on the Korean Peninsula, a luxurious residential-commercial complex in Seoul recently held an emergency session for residents on what to do if war actually breaks out.

North Korea | 2017-09-25 14:24

US imposes travel restrictions on N. Korea, 7 other nations

The United States on Sunday imposed travel restrictions on North Korea and seven other nations deemed to be a security risk. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, citizens of North Korea, Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen will face travel restrictions starting Oct. 18.

North Korea | 2017-09-25 09:26

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