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North Korea sentences American to 10 years of hard labour for spying
The man was arrested in October 2015 for allegedly committing "unpardonable espionage".
North Korea: 'Musudan' Missile capable of hitting US bases fails again
South Korea says Pyongyang fired off a suspected mid range missile but the launch failed.
Drought-hit North Korea 'facing food security threat'
Poor rainfall and low water availability for irrigation exacerbating already tough situation, UN says.
US threatens to look at 'other options' if North Korea presses on with nuclear and missile tests
Washington declines to say what are the 'other options' as Pyongyang reportedly prepares for fifth nuclear test.
Obama rebuffs North Korean nuclear proposal
US president rules out dialogue unless Pyongyang commits to denuclearising Korean Peninsula.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un reveals love of flamenco dancing
Spanish troupe became first to perform traditional dance in secretive state.
North Korea preparing for fresh nuclear test, says South
South Korean President Park Geun-hye orders military to be ready to respond to any provocation from Pyongyang.
Mount Paektu: North Korea's enigmatic volcano has molten rock lurking beneath
North Korean and Western scientists collaborate on study of DPRK's little-studied active volcano.
North Korea launches ballistic missile to mark Kim II-Sung's birth anniversary
The attempted missile test appears to have failed, South Korea said.
Kim Il-Sung birthday: Ten facts about North Korea on the 'Day of the Sun'
North Korea celebrates the birthday of Kim Il-Sung, founder of the DPRK, on 15 April on the Day of the Sun.
High-ranking North Korean intelligence officer defected to South
Unnamed colonel worked for North Korean military's General Reconnaissance Bureau before defecting in 2015.
North Korea tests long-range missile engine capable of striking US
The new 'indigenously designed' engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of attacking US.
North Korea sees major internet outage following Panama Papers leaks
Analysts at Dyn Research indicated the downtime may have been intentional.
China slaps sanctions on North Korea following nuclear tests
Bans on imports of gold and rare earth elements used in high-tech products are announced.
Watch North Korea's hilariously bad propaganda video that shows the 'bombing of Seoul'
The 'strike' also seemed to take out a number of government buildings.
Panama Papers: British banker Nigel Cowie at centre of North Korea links
British banker Nigel Cowie set up DCB Finance Ltd in 2006 and registered it in the British Virgin Islands.
Obama hits back at Trump for suggesting Japan acquire nuclear weapons to deal with North Korea
US President Barack Obama said the one who made the comments is ignorant about foreign policy or nuclear policy.
Nuclear terror attacks should not be ruled out, warns atomic energy agency head
World has seen a 'big achievement' in barring nuclear terrorism but threat remains, says IAEA director general.
Barack Obama and Xi Jinping narrow differences during 'candid' talks on sidelines of nuclear summit
Presidents of the US and China agree to push more for denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
North Korea: Kim Jong-Un tells citizens to prepare 'to chew on the roots of plants' as famine looms
North Korean citizens were urged to continue showing loyalty to the North Korean leader.
North Korea threatens to attack South Korea over a reported plot to kill Kim Jong-un
Relations between the two Koreas is especially tense at the moment, due to military exercises on both sides
North Korea: Kim Jong-un simulates attack on South Korean president's official residence
North Korea has carried out live-fire artillery drill simulating attack on Blue House, official residence of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye.
North Korea: Lone assassin 'most likely method' to assassinate Kim Jong-un claims study
Academic study argued it was plausible that someone may wish to eliminate him.
More US experts now believe it's 'probable' North Korea has miniature nuclear warhead
North Korea is getting within striking range of the US, officials fear.
South Korea goes on high alert after North Korea tests solid-fuel rocket engine
North Korea claims testing solid-fuel rocket engine as tensions in Korean peninsula tightens.
Kim Jong-un orders North Korean military to bury enemies in the sea
North Korean leader oversees military drill amid tensions on the Korean peninsula.
UN Security Council denounces North Korea missile launches
Security Council members unanimously condemn Pyongyang's 'unacceptable' ballistic missile tests.
North Korea's secret underground nuclear explosions sniffed out by radioactive gas
A device that finds the 'smoking gun' of nuclear tests has been developed.
One North Korean ballistic missile explodes in mid-air
North Korea fired two mid-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan in a show of defiance.
North Korea launches ballistic missile into the sea days after new sanctions, South Korea claims
The launch comes just days after fresh sanctions were imposed by the UN on Pyongyang.