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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Korea accused of hacking and extorting South Korean 'Amazon'
Interpark has admitted that 10 million customer records were stolen in the hack
North Korea soldiers on alert as Seoul accused of 'cunning plot' to release snakes over border
North Korea's military have been told to capture any snakes and the public has been warned to beware.
South Korea warns overseas citizens over risk of abductions and attacks by North Korea
Christian missionaries, journalists and North Korean defectors to the South are believed to be prime targets.
Japan joins forces with US and South Korea to urge countries not to employ North Koreans
There are roughly 150,000 North Koreans working abroad and sending a total of $900m back to the country.
US institute identifies possible 'secret' uranium enrichment plant in North Korea
The facility was located in an underground aircraft factory at or near the Panghyon Air Base.
North Korea transmits mysterious codes over radio and no-one knows why
Could these strange numbers be secret instructions for spies in the South or something more innocent?
North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles in show-of-force response to US defence system deployment
Saber rattling mounts as Seoul and US prepare to launch Thaad anti-missile operation.
North Korea gearing up for another nuclear test, warns South Korea
South Korea is closely monitoring the situation amid hectic activity at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
North Korea arrests defector for allegedly planning kidnappings with South's spy agency
South Korea's National Intelligence Agency denies any involvement in the case.
North Korea 'shuts down' over 30 restaurants abroad after being hit by sanctions
North Korean restaurants in places like China and Vietnam feel the heat of economic sanctions.
North Korea to treat US detainees 'under wartime law' as tensions with Washington mount
It's unclear how 'wartime law' would affect two American detainees.
North Korea warns of 'physical counter-action' against Thaad deployment by US and South Korea
North Korean army said Thaad is 'unfinished' and its military effectiveness is yet to be properly verified.
North Korea to launch crackdown on smoking
Past efforts including Kim Jong Un's decree have failed to curb smoking.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un 'binge eating and drinking' to cope with assassination fears
Kim Jong-un has executed some of his closest allies, calling them 'factionalist filth'.
South Korea on alert over possible provocation from North Korea
North Korea marks Strategic Rocket Force Day on the eve of US Independence Day.
North Korea to hold key parliamentary meeting where fresh title awaits Kim Jong-un
Pyongyang's major meeting a likely follow-up of earlier party congress.
Ukrainian bank cyber-heist: Hackers take off with $10m
Reports indicate banks across Russia and Ukraine are vulnerable to hacking attacks.
North Korea launches second missile after first failed attempt
The intermediate-range ballistic missiles were launched from the east coast city of Wonsan.
South Korea training cyber warriors to combat threats from rival North
Universities offer cyber defence courses and protect identity of students as part of curriculum.
Kim Jong-un killed in 'suicide attack' news report a fake say South Korean officials
East Asian satire site released hoax news article to 'capture public's attention' say South Korean officials.