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US, North Korea in first nuclear talks since Kim Jong-il death
World
February 23, 2012
US, North Korea in first nuclear talks since Kim Jong-il death
BEIJING — Envoys from North Korea and a cautiously optimistic United States met Thursday for their first talks on dismantling…
Shades of North Korea’s founder in its young new leader
World
January 7, 2012
Shades of North Korea’s founder in its young new leader
The resemblance is striking: the full cheeks and quick smile, the confident gait, the habit of gesturing with both hands…
North Korean heir leads funeral for Kim Jong Il
World
December 28, 2011
North Korean heir leads funeral for Kim Jong Il
PYONGYANG, North Korea — Tens of thousands of North Koreans lined the snowy streets of Pyongyang on Wednesday, wailing and…
North Korea’s military to share power with Kim’s heir
World
December 22, 2011
North Korea’s military to share power with Kim’s heir
BEIJING — North Korea will shift to collective rule from a strongman dictatorship after last week's death of Kim Jong-il,…
China urges others to help keep North Korea stable
World
December 21, 2011
China urges others to help keep North Korea stable
SEOUL — China, which may have received advanced notice of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has moved swiftly…
In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself
World
December 20, 2011
In mourning, hermit kingdom North Korea seals itself
DANDONG, China/WASHINGTON — North Korea was in seclusion on Tuesday, a day after it announced the death of its leader Kim…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died
Egypt
December 19, 2011
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died
PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea announced the death of supreme leader Kim Jong-il and urged its people to rally…
UN: North Korea, Iran trade missile technology
World
May 15, 2011
UN: North Korea, Iran trade missile technology
North Korea and Iran appear to have been regularly exchanging ballistic missile technology in violation of UN sanctions, according to…
North Korea threatens military action over Egypt-inspired campaign
World
February 27, 2011
North Korea threatens military action over Egypt-inspired campaign
Seoul--North Korea will fire across a land border with South Korea if Seoul continues its anti-North psychological campaign, the North's…
South Korea reports 2 civilian deaths in North Korea clash
World
November 24, 2010
South Korea reports 2 civilian deaths in North Korea clash
Incheon--Rescuers found the burned bodies Wednesday of two islanders killed in a North Korean artillery attack--the first civilian deaths from…