Tag: North Korea
North Korea calls on Seoul to avoid undermining inter-Korean rapprochement
The official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Tuesday called on South Korea to avoid any action…
North Korea calls on U.S. to halt its sanctions, pressure
North Korea said on Monday its policy of seeking better ties with the South was enjoying broad international support, and…
Boko Haram: North Korea commends Nigeria for tackling insurgency
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has commended the Federal Government’s efforts to decimate the power of the Boko…
Pompeo’s appointment could affect planned talks with N. Korea – Experts
Experts say the recent appointment of CIA Director Mike Pompeo, known for his hawkish position on foreign policy, as the…
North Korea warns against “human rights racket” by Western countries
The official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday warned that Western countries are using “human…
North Korea: Trump-Kim meeting increases Japan fears of being sidelined
U.S. President Donald Trump’s agreement to meet North Korea’s leader looked likely to fan Japanese angst over being sidelined, although…
China calls on U.S., North Korea to engage in dialogue “sooner rather than later’’
China supports the recent thaw in the Korean conflict and calls on the U.S. and North Korea to engage in…
U.S. solicits Africa’s cooperation against N. Korea, terrorism
The U.S. has sought for the cooperation of the African region in pressuring North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to give…
North Korea plans to send athletes to next month’s Paralympic Games
North Korea plans to send athletes to compete in next month’s Paralympic Games in South Korea, following its high profile…
North Korea tells U.S. to dismantle nuclear arsenal first
The official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Tuesday that the U. S. should dismantle…
North Korea urged to abandon nuclear weapons, allow peace reign
North Korea must heed the call by major powers to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and allow peace…
South Korea hopes for constructive talks between U.S., North Korea
South Korea said on Monday it hopes for “constructive” talks between North Korea and the United States, a day after…
Winter Olympics: South Korea spent $223,237 on sister of Kim Jong Un, entourage
South Korea spent around 240 million won (223,237 dollars) on the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Winter Olympics 2018: South Korea approves $2.6m for North Korea’s participation – Reports
South Korea on Wednesday approved 2.6 million dollars for North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics from the government fund,…
U.S Vice President Pence raises prospect of talks with North Korea
The United States may be looking more favorably at diplomatic engagement with North Korea possibly holding dialogue, as South Korea…
IOC president Thomas Bach to visit North Korea after Winter Olympics
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach will visit North Korea after the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Reuters reported on Monday.
North Korea has no intention to meet U.S. officials during Winter Olympics
North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S. officials during the Winter Olympics that begin on Friday, the official KCNA…
Nuclear arsenals of China, Russia, North Korea threaten other peaceful nations – U.S
North Korea may be only months away from being able to strike the U.S. with a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile and…
North Korea writes UN, accuses U.S. of causing tensions
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accusing the U.S. of…
Winter Olympics: North Korea agrees to participate fully
North Korea said during rare talks with the South on Tuesday it will send a delegation of high-ranking officials, athletes…
Russia welcomes signals from Washington on North Korea diplomacy
Moscow on Friday welcomed certain positive signals from Washington on the situation around North Korea and hopes that the U.…
Japan beefs up missile system against North Korea
Japan’s government on Tuesday decided to beef up its missile defence systems to ward off the rising threat of Asian…
Resurfacing tensions on Korean peninsula regrettable – China
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said on Monday that after two months of relative calm on the Korean peninsula, the…
U.S, South Korea continue air combat exercises amid N Korea threats
The U.S. and South Korea went ahead with large-scale joint aerial drills on Monday, a move North Korea had said…
North Korea rocket can hit any US city – Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday his country had achieved full nuclear statehood after successfully testing a new…
New Ballistic Missile puts U.S. mainland within striking range – N. Korea
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that splashed into the sea near Japan…
North Korean missile test ‘grave concern’ to china
China expressed “grave concern” on Wednesday after North Korea fired what appeared to be an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that…
North Korea fires Ballistic missile
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, South Korean media say, quoting military officials.
S. Korea, Japan back U.S sanction on North Korea
South Korea and Japan on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to put North Korea back on a list…
Nuclear threat: Vatican preaches dialogue, consultation
The Vatican on Friday urged world leaders to shun any unilateral action and seek dialogue to respond to the threat…