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Japan hosts South Korean president for first time in 12 years amid threats from North Korea
The hostility between Japan and South Korea dates back to the former's colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula a century ago.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un allegedly plans to execute intelligence agent for Googling him
The unnamed agent risks being executed by North Korea's firing squad for reading about the dictator from within Bureau 10.
Kim Jong-un's daughter reportedly enjoys luxurious life as North Korea faces worsening food crisis
Kim Jong-un's daughter is reportedly enjoying a lavish life with multiple hobbies as the country's citizens continue to suffer from the escalating food crises.
Parents in North Korea to face jail term if they allow their children to watch Hollywood films
Parents of children found watching Hollywood films will be sent to prison camps for six months, whereas the children face a harsher term.
Kim Jong-un makes rare public appearance with his daughter to watch football match
This is the first non-military event attended by Kim Jong-un's daughter, who is believed to be around 10, and it also marks her sixth known public appearance.
North Koreans not allowed to have the same name as Kim Jong-un's daughter: report
North Koreans are reportedly being asked to change the names of their daughters if they have the same names as Kim Jong-Un's daughter, Ju-ae.
Kim Jong-un orders North Korean military to strengthen war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un directed his military to strengthen war preparations.
The changing world order: the actions of several countries have the potential to affect the global order
The actions and potential implications of several countries, including Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran indicates that change is occurring in these countries and their actions have the potential to affect the global order. The US has the power and capability to assist and influence events in these countries, but should do so in a way that avoids being perceived as meddling. The US should work to deter expansionist behavior by China in the Indo-Pacific region and to calm tensions with North Korea.
North Korea executes two high school students for watching K-dramas
North Korea executed two high school students for reportedly watching and distributing South Korean dramas among their friends.
North Korea asks parents to name children 'bomb', 'gun' and other patriotic names
The North Korean government has reportedly asked parents to give their children patriotic names such as "bomb," "gun," and "satellite."
Kim Jong Un slams government officials for 'immature' response to Covid outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused officials of "slackness and immaturity," in dealing with the country's first officially confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.
Kim Jong-Un's pop-star lover back by his side as wife and sister remain in shadows
Hyon Song-wol has been spotted accompanying Kim Jong-Un while his wife remains out of the public eye since January and his sister has not been seen by his side recently either.
South Korean diplomat claims North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un has been in a coma for months.
The North Korean leader's subsequent appearances are allegedly fake and said to have been previously recorded.
North Korean asylum seeker claims neighbour has been harassing her family
The woman took to social media to find assistance after she was allegedly assaulted by the neighbour on multiple occasions.
Kim Jong-un has ordered all pet dogs to be confiscated and sent to restaurants selling dog meat.
Authorities are to go through households and forcefully confiscate their dogs if they refuse to give them up.
Cristiano Ronaldo mobile game launched in North Korea
The mobile game also features other notable active European football players
North Korea is developing its own cryptocurrency
The country held a blockchain and cyptocurrency conference in April this year.
North Korea weapons test: How many nukes does Kim Jong Un have?
The test announced Thursday was the first public weapons test by North Korea since President Donald Trump's historic meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore last year.
North Korea rebuilding part of missile launch site inactive since Singapore summit
Days after the Hanoi summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reports say North Korea has started rebuilding a part of its missile launch site.
Trump-Kim Hanoi Summit: North Korea will train propaganda officials on meeting portrayal
North Korea is set to hold the national conference of primary information workers of the party, for the first time in 18 years, right after the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, Vietnam.
North Korea - US Relations: US Forces Commander Says North Korea's Military Program 'Remains Unchecked'
In a meeting with officials from the Senate Arms Committee, U.S. Forces Korea Commander Robert Abrams warned that North Korea's military program "remains unchecked."
US, North Korea Summit: Denuclearization Deal Has 'A Very Good Chance'
U.S. President Donald Trump tries for the second time to seal a denuclearization deal with Kim Jong-un after failing the first time around.
IAEA calls on North Korea to re-admit nuclear inspectors
The head of IAEA said there has been activity observed at Yongbyon, but "without access the agency cannot confirm the nature and purpose of these activities."
South Korea considers lifting North Korea sanctions
South Korea move to lift sanctions is aimed at encouraging North Korea down the path of denuclearization.
North Korea's soft focus: Kim Jung un stresses economy, not nukes, on 70th anniversary
The "new line" of putting economic development first has been Kim's top priority this year.
Global slavery report slams North Korea, repressive regimes
Developed nations also bear responsibility because they import $350 billion worth of goods that are produced under suspicious circumstances.
Kim Jong Un visiting China, expected to discuss his nukes
Kim is expected to discuss with Chinese leaders his next steps after his nuclear summit with President Donald Trump last week.
Singapore summit: Did Donald Trump give away too much for too little?
We should not be surprised if one or both parties back-pedals from the joint statement at some stage.
Trump-Kim Summit: The handshake that shook the world
Critics said the welcome Trump was giving Kim in Singapore would legitimize one of the world's worst human rights offenders.
Trump-Kim Summit: Historic nuclear agreement is light on specifics
The leaders promised in the document to "build a lasting and stable peace regime" on the Korean Peninsula