North Korea

North Korea says US bans aimed at sabotaging dialog with South

Jan 27, 2018 12:59

North Korea has condemned the latest sanctions imposed by the United States against Pyongyang, calling them an attempt at sabotaging a nascent process of dialog with South Korea.
Russia helping North Korea export coal, Western sources claim

Jan 26, 2018 09:52

Western European intelligence sources claim that Russia is helping North Korea bypass sanctions — pushed primarily by the United States — by acting as an intermediary to transfer North Korean coal to South Korea and Japan.
The North calls for unification of all Koreans without foreign aid

Jan 25, 2018 04:19

North Korea has called on "all Koreans at home and abroad" to make a "breakthrough" for unification without foreign assistance.
US imposes new sanctions against North Korea, Chinese firms aiding Pyongyang

Jan 24, 2018 15:42

The United States has imposed new sanctions on North Korea and Chinese firms and individuals that support Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.
US Treasury presses Hong Kong, Beijing over North Korea

Jan 24, 2018 13:57

The United States has called on Hong Kong and Beijing to step up measures against North Korea over its nuclear program, according to the Treasury Department.
South Korea welcomes North’s participation in Olympics

Jan 21, 2018 15:12

Authorities in South Korea have welcomed North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics as a major step toward settlement of disputes between the two neighbors, especially those concerning Pyongyang’s development of weapons.
North, South Korea to march together under unified flag for 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Jan 17, 2018 12:45

North and South Korea will march together under a unified Korean flag for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang next month.
USA: A different strategy for a different ambition

Jan 16, 2018 14:11

We have just read through the new United States National Security Strategy released by President Trump in December 2017.
Real reason the US is worried about North Korea’s ICBM test

Jan 16, 2018 14:09

A number of countries have recently tested ballistic or cruise missiles and a handful, not least Russia and China, possess nuclear-tipped ICBMs capable of striking the United States.
North, South Korea delegations discuss Olympic Games in truce village

Jan 15, 2018 06:20

North and South Koreas have held a new round of talks aimed at hammering out the details of Pyongyang’s plan to send a group of art performers to the South for next month’s Winter Olympics.