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China censors Kim Jong-Un 'Fatty the Third' nickname
Pyongyang has reportedly asked China to censor names poking fun at the North Korean leader.
North Korea to receive BBC radio as part of World Service expansion plans
BBC World Service announces plans for its biggest expansion 'since the 1940s'.
South Korean opposition threatens to impeach defence minister over military deal with Japan
The defence ministry decided to sign an intelligence-sharing deal with Japan in the wake of North Korea threats.
China secretly building new military facility near North Korea border – Report
The Chinese military is reportedly expanding its base to prepare for 'collapse' of Kim Jong-un's regime.
Kim Jong-un orders surprise firing drill on island located close to South Korea border
North Korean leader said he was filled with 'great joy' after watching soldiers fire at targets on Mahap islet.
North Korea warns Trump will have to face consequences of Obama administration's policies
An editorial in the ruling party's mouthpiece warned that Trump will have to face a nuclear state.
South Korea considering blacklisting Kim Jong-un's younger sister Kim Yo-jong
Kim Yo-jong serves as a vice director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's propaganda and agitation department.
Thaad deployment in South Korea to happen in the next 8 to 10 months, US commander says
The US and South Korea decided to deploy the anti-missile system in July to counter growing North Korean threats.
North Korea appoints new UK ambassador after 'human scum' defection scandal
The embassy has not yet responded to a request for comment on the fate of his predecessor, Hyon Hak-bong.
North Korea prepares 'to launch ballistic missile' to coincide with US election
Sources say the secretive state will test launch the intermediate-range Musudan missile.
Fears grow for wife of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un following 7-month public absence
According to reports North Korea's first lady Ri Sol-ju was last seen in Pyongyang on 28 March 2016.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders probe into two recent missile launch failures
A North Korean defector group said the country suspects sabotage by US and South Korean spies.
US and South Korea hold surgical strikes drill codenamed Teak Knife against North Korea
Special forces of the two countries simulate precision strikes on key North Korean facilities in the exercises.
North and South Korea held secret meetings in 2012 despite suspension of formal talks - Report
One of the demands made at the talks was an apology for Pyongyang's attack on the South Korean naval corvette Cheonan in March 2010.
Efforts to stop North Korea's nuclear programme 'a lost cause' says US spy chief
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says the best the Pentagon can hope for is a cap on the North's capability.
North Korea's Musudan missile launch ends in failure again, says US
The US said it had detected signs that Pyongyang's missile is likely to have exploded soon after launch.
UN Security Council condemns North Korea's failed missile launch vowing 'significant' action
An emergency session was held after Washington and Seoul confirmed the attempt.
North Korea tells US they will use nuclear weapons first if there is threat of war
North Korean official says a 'pre-emptive nuclear strike is not something the US has a monopoly on'.
Russian coastguard opens fire on North Korean fishing vessel causing multiple casualties
One North Korean fisherman was killed and 8 injured in the brief encounter.
South Korea on high alert after Washington and Seoul confirm North Korea's failed missile test
Pyongyang reportedly launched the intermediate ballistic missile Musudan, raising tensions in the Korean peninsula.
North Korea, Russia, China and Iran pose the biggest threat to cyberspace says US
Pyongyang is particularly high on the US government's radar.
South Korea mulling unilateral sanctions against North in case UN delays action
The tentative sanctions against North Korea would cover financial, shipping, trade and immigration sectors.
Experts warn North Korea will provoke US in month before or after presidential election
The warning comes a month after Pyongyang threatened to 'wipe out' the US with a nuclear strike.
South Korea government told to prepare for large-scale defections from North Korea
Reports suggest that President Park Geun Hye is spending 2 trillion won to build a defector camp.
North Korea claims reports of abducted American is 'plot hatched by Obama group'
Reports have claimed that David Sneddon was kidnapped by North Korea and forced to teach Kim Jong-un English.
US-South Korea begin joint naval drill to counter threats emerging from North Korea
The drill called Invincible Spirit, will improve maritime interoperability of the two allies, the South Korean Navy said.
US think tank warns North Korea could develop up to 100 nuclear weapons by 2020
Rand Corporation says Pyongyang is testing nuclear missiles that can threaten targets across the Pacific Ocean.
Typhoon Chaba batters South Korea leaving hundreds homeless and seven dead
Cars could be seen drifting among the floodwaters, while emergency services made various rescue missions.
North Korea could be preparing for another nuclear test, suggest satellite images
US-based monitoring group says the images show increased activity at Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Japan seen dependent on US to defend itself against North Korea
Senior military official says until Japan is able to take on North Korea, it will have to depend on the US.