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North Korea fires ‘missile’, insists on right to weapons tests
The projectile was fired from the northern province of Jagang into waters off the east coast
North Korea hails ‘historic’ Kim-Trump summit
Kim and Trump shook hands over the concrete slabs dividing North and South before Trump walked a few paces into Pyongyang’s territory
North Korea slams ‘war maniac’ Bolton
North Korea has sought to raise the pressure and carried out two short-range missile tests earlier this month
Showdown as West seeks to boost powers of chemical arms watchdog
A two-thirds majority, minus any abstentions, is needed for Britain’s draft to pass
North Korea to attend Olympics in rival South
Seoul was keen to proclaim the Games in Pyeongchang, just 80 kilometres south of the DMZ, a "peace Olympics" but it needed Pyongyang to attend
South Korea proposes high-level talks with the North
In his speech Monday, Kim said the Olympics could provide a reason for officials from the neighbours "to meet in the near future".
Coach enjoys the suite life in Pyongyang
‘I live in a hotel suite with my wife and live in Pyongyang like I do in Europe’
US labels North Korea ‘war’ claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences
The United Nations has called out for calm between the United States and North Korea amid threats of nuclear warfare between the countries two leaders
World leaders anxious to hear Trump as UN assembly kicks off
Trump takes the podium at the General Assembly, presenting his message to the world as he pushes his nationalist "America First" agenda.
North Korea threatens to respond harshly to UN sanctions
The United States has called the UN Security Council to vote on a draft proposal to impose tough sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea to escalate nuclear activity
North Korea says it will increase production of nuclear weapons material, including restarting a long-shuttered plutonium reactor.
Analysts claim North Korean missiles fake
Analysts say ominous North Korean missiles are fakes and not very convincing ones, casting further doubt on the country’s claims of military prowess.
North Korea’s failure to launch
North Korea has admitted its much hyped long-range rocket failed to deliver a satellite into orbit, dealing a blow to the reclusive state.
What’s the plan if North Korea collapses?
North Korea appears to be making an orderly transition after the death of Kim Jong-il last week, but the risk of collapse is higher than before.
Military back Kim’s heir but will rule together
North Korea’s new young leader Kim Jong-un will have to share power with an uncle and the military after the death of his father Kim Jong-il.