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Diplomat reportedly defects from North Korea in another high-profile case
North Korean trade representative in Vladivostok said to have escaped regime's clutches.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 26, 2016
South Korean navy chief asks forces to brace for submarine infiltration from North Korea
Seoul's navy, especially anti-submarine units, along East Sea on high alert following latest missile launch.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 25, 2016
Kim Jong-un wants to hasten mounting of nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles after SLBM launch
The North Korean leader called the recent SLBM launch the 'greatest success and victory'.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 25, 2016
Kim Jong-un steps up surveillance along China border to stop defections – report
Authorities were also spotted planting landmines along the inter-Korean border.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 24, 2016
South Korea holds emergency security session over North Korea ballistic missile launch
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe condemns North Korea's 'reckless and unforgivable' act.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 24, 2016
North Korea reportedly tests ballistic missile launched from submarine
US 'strongly condemned' missile test and said it would raise the issue at the UN.
Mark Piggott Aug 24, 2016
South Korea to consider alternative sites to station Thaad
A golf course near the current site in Seongju County is emerging as a likely alternative.
Ananya Roy Aug 22, 2016
High-profile assassinations by North Korea likely in wake of diplomat's defection
A South Korean official has warned reprisal killings are likely responses to the defection.
Callum Paton Aug 21, 2016
North Korea brands diplomat defector 'human scum' and a sex criminal
North Korea's official news agency says Thae Yong-ho faced criminal charges.
Tom Porter Aug 20, 2016
North Korea launches its own authoritarian version of Netflix
Manbang will broadcast state-sponsored news and updates on Kim Jong-un's activities.
India Ashok Aug 20, 2016
Kim Jong-un 'orders execution' of those who failed to prevent London-based diplomat's defection
Kim orders increased surveillance abroad in the wake of Thae Yong-ho's defection to South Korea.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 19, 2016
North Korea diplomat at London embassy defects to South Korea with his family
Thae Yong Ho has arrived in Seoul with his family, according to government sources.
Priyanka Mogul Aug 17, 2016
Forever enemies: North Korea bans Olympic athletes from accepting Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge freebies
South Korea's electronics giant handed out 12,500 Galaxy S7 Edge phones at Rio 2016.
Mary-Ann Russon Aug 17, 2016
YouTube star Louis Cole highlights 'positive things' about North Korea in videos
'You can never be sure whether things were staged or not in North Korea,' says vlogger Jacob Laukaitis.
India Ashok Aug 17, 2016
North Korean diplomat in London embassy reportedly left to seek asylum in third country
The UK Foreign Office is refusing to comment on the rumours.
Harriet Sinclair Aug 16, 2016
North and South Korea divided over age-old practice of eating dog meat – report
The North has started a massive promotion campaign and has termed dog meat as a 'superfood'.
Ananya Roy Aug 16, 2016
North Korea sets up education centre to display 'history of aggression' by US and Japan
The centre will teach children about the 'aggressive nature' of Japan and US in Korea's history.
Priyanka Mogul Aug 14, 2016
North Korean construction workers allegedly taking crystal meth to finish skyscrapers
Crystal meth is said to improve alertness, counteract fatigue and increase motivation.
Fiona Keating Aug 13, 2016
North Korea threatens nuclear strike amid claims that US is attempting to invade
North Korea officials have warned that their armed forces are ready to 'deal a merciless blow to the enemy'.
Priyanka Mogul Aug 13, 2016
US issues North Korea travel warning that says citizens face serious risk of arrests and detention
The State Department says US citizen detainees could be treated in accordance with 'wartime law'.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 13, 2016
Rio 2016 Olympics: North and South Korean gymnasts pose for selfie in message of peace
Rare show of unity praised as capturing the Olympic spirit of friendship.
Paul Wright Aug 09, 2016
Japan mobilises Patriot missile interceptors and deploys destroyer to counter North Korea threat
Tokyo deploys destroyer equipped with Aegis radar system in Sea of Japan, where North Korean missile landed.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 09, 2016
North Korea keeps food and fuel prices stable despite international sanctions
Domestic production of essential items and an informal market system help keep prices steady in North Korea.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 08, 2016
North Korea's new satellite mission aims for the moon, and beyond
The North has asserted that international sanctions cannot stop Pyongyang's satellite programme to put its flag on the moon.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 04, 2016
UN Security Council holds emergency session over North Korea missile launch
UN's most powerful body stops short of formally condemning Pyongyang's defiant act.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 04, 2016
Japan furious after North Korean missile lands in Tokyo's territorial waters
South Korea reiterates the need for Thaad deployment after Pyongyang's latest acts.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 03, 2016
North Korea fires ballistic missile into the sea reports South Korean military
North Korea previously fired three ballistic missiles into the sea two weeks ago.
Nicole Rojas Aug 03, 2016
Japan raises concern over China's 'aggressiveness'
Japan's defence review sees threats from China's stand on maritime disputes and North Korea's missile programme.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Aug 02, 2016
North Korea's only foreign-founded law firm closes as country becomes increasingly isolated
Hay, Kalb & Associates will be ceasing services amid increasing sanctions against Kim Jong-un.
Priyanka Mogul Aug 01, 2016
North Korean hackers gain access to personal data of dozens of South Korean diplomats and security officials
Emails and passwords of at least 56 South Korean officials have been compromised.
Vasudevan Sridharan Aug 01, 2016
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