North Korea

North Korea rules out release of US detainees

Jun 20, 2016 08:14

North Korea says it will not consider releasing two jailed Americans unless former detainee Kenneth Bae stops “jabbering” against the government in Pyongyang.
North Korea has reopened plutonium plant: IAEA

Jun 07, 2016 02:11

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there are “indications” that North Korea has relaunched plutonium production from spent reactor fuel at a major nuclear facility near the country’s capital.
North Korea slam US money laundering label

Jun 05, 2016 07:11

North Korea has strongly denounced the US for labeling it a hub for money laundering, saying the “desperate” move only shows the inefficiency of sanctions against Pyongyang.
Banned N Korea ship docks at Japan's port: Report

Jun 04, 2016 03:05

Despite facing a UN Security Council ban, a North Korean ship has reportedly docked at a port in southern Japan.
Chinese president stresses friendly ties with N Korea: Report

Jun 03, 2016 11:05

China’s President Xi Jinping has stressed the significance of “friendly” ties with North Korea during a recent visit by a high-ranking Pyongyang official, a report says.
US after cutting North Korea’s intl. banking

Jun 02, 2016 06:59

The United States moves to dissuade foreign banks from working with North Korea by threatening action against international financial transaction with Pyongyang.
N Korea begins 200-day battle to boost economy

Jun 01, 2016 04:24

North Korea has begun a 200-day battle to boost the country’s sanctions-hit economy as part of a five-year economic plan.
New North Korea missile launch ended in failure: South

May 31, 2016 04:17

South Korea says the North has attempted to launch another powerful missile from its east coast, but the launch apparently failed.
North Korea to expand economic, nuclear capabilities

May 09, 2016 02:54

North Korea has decided to simultaneously expand its nuclear weapons capability “in quality and quantity” and push forward economic development.
Beijing slams US warship patrol in disputed South China Sea

May 08, 2016 04:29

China has denounced the United States for sending yet another warship close to an island in the disputed South China Sea, saying the move threatened “peace and stability.”