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North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit
(UPDATED) Reporters from different countries would be allowed to 'conduct on-the-spot coverage in order to show in a transparent manner the dismantlement of the northern nuclear test ground,' says the foreign ministry
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North Korea goes back to the future – by 30 minutes
'The time-resetting is the first practical step taken after the historic third north-south summit meeting to speed up the process for the North and the South to become one,' says the official KCNA news agency
Kim makes first official mention of U.S.-North Korea talks
(UPDATED) At the meeting of party officials, the North Korean leader delivers a report 'on the development of the recent situation on the Korean peninsula'
North Korea seeks 'equilibrium' with U.S., says nuclear capability nearly complete
(UPDATED) The North's leader Kim Jong-Un says the country is close to the goal of completing its nuclear ambitions and should use all state power at its disposal to finish the task, saying it had 'nearly reached the terminal'
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North Korea leader holds off on Guam missile plan
UPDATED Some analysts suggest Kim Jong Un s comments opens a possible path to de escalating a growing crisis fueled by a bellicose war of words between US President Donald Trump and the North Korean leadership
North Korea threatens missile strike near US territory Guam – KCNA
Pyongyang says it s now carefully examining the operational plan for making an enveloping fire at the areas around Guam with medium to long range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong 12
North Korean, Chinese media in war of words over weapons
UPDATED The rival texts are a sign of the level to which ties between the two have deteriorated
Kim oversees North Korea display of military strength
After inspecting an honor guard Kim Jong Un in a black suit watches the parade pour into Kim Il Sung Square accompanied by top military and party leaders
North Korea army vows 'merciless' response to U.S. provocation
In a statement on official news agency KCNA the North s Korean People s Army says US President Donald Trump had entered the path of open threat and blackmail against the DPRK
North Korea's Kim hails engine test as 'new birth' for rocket industry – KCNA
UPDATED The test was apparently timed to coincide with the visit of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Beijing on Saturday
N. Korea state media says diplomat defector is a 'criminal'
UPDATED Pyongyang s KCNA also criticizes the United Kingdom for handing over Thae Yong Ho and his family to South Korea
N. Korea congress adopts policy to improve, expand nuclear arms
The congress has largely been seen as an elaborate coronation for the 33 year old Kim securing his status as supreme leader
N. Korea says successfully tested ICBM engine
It is the latest in a series of claims by Pyongyang of significant breakthroughs in both its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs
N. Korean leader guides new anti-air weapon system – Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un personally oversees the test of North Korea s new anti aircraft weapon system the latest in a series of tests in response to army drills in South Korea
N. Korean leader hails solid-fuel rocket success
The North is already understood to use solid fuel for its short range road mobile ballistic missiles but not for medium range or untested long range missiles
North Korean leader orders further nuclear tests
UPDATED Overseeing a ballistic missile launch on Thursday March 10 Kim Jong Un ordered more nuclear explosion tests to estimate the destructive power of the newly produced nuclear warheads
N. Korea leader orders nuclear arsenal on 'standby'
3rd UPDATE Kim Jong Un also warns that the situation on the divided Korean peninsula had become so dangerous that the North needed to shift its military strategy to one of pre emptive attack
North Korea likens South's president to an 'ugly bat'
Pyongyang again launches a vitriolic attack on South Korean President Park Geun Hye
North Korea confirms new military chief after reported execution
Ri Yong Gil was reportedly executed earlier this month after allegations of forming a political faction and corruption
N. Korea threatens imminent strikes against South, warns US
The warnings come amid escalating military tensions on the Korean peninsula following a landmine attack South Korea blamed on the North
N. Korea says successfully test-fired underwater ballistic missile
Development of a submarine launched missile capability would take the North Korean nuclear threat to a new level allowing deployment far beyond the Korean peninsula
N. Korea test-fires 'intelligent' anti-ship rocket – KCNA
Satisfied with the perfect development of the new rocket Kim Jong Un calls for the production of more tactical guided weapons of high precision and intelligence
North Korea warns 'catastrophic consequences' over UN rights ruling
The resolution amounted to a war declaration taking issue with the North s leader Kim Jong Un a North Korean council says
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un reappears with walking stick
UPDATED It marks the first time Kim has been seen since September 3 – an extended absence that fueled intense speculation including rumors of a serious illness or even a coup
'Missing' Kim Jong-Un absent on key party anniversary
UPDATED Competing theories for his disappearance range widely from an extended rest period to a leadership coup via a long list of possible illnesses and ailments including broken ankles gout and diabetes
North Korea sentences American to 6 years in labor camp
UPDATED North Korea: He committed acts hostile to the North while entering the territory of the North under the guise of a tourist last April
Two US tourists held in N. Korea seek US help – report
North Korea said in June it would put the tourists on trial on charges including perpetrating hostile acts
N. Korea leader directs island assault drill – report
Seoul suspects 5 islands near the southwestern part of North Korea which provide outposts for the South would be the first target for the North in case of an armed conflict
North Korea detains third US tourist
4th UPDATE The man is the third US citizen known to be currently detained by the North
'Executed' singer alive and well, Pyongyang TV shows
Her appearance comes after months of speculation about whether or not she was alive
North Korea detains US citizen
The two week delay in announcing the incident suggests it was timed to coincide with Obama s visit to South Korea
North Korea calls Japanese PM Abe 'Asian Hitler'
The KCNA editorial said the Japanese premier was fueling fears of North Korea s missile and nuclear threats in order to justify his country s military expansion
North Korea fumes over Kim's rejected peace gesture
The North on Sunday fumes at the cool reaction by the South to Kim s New Year speech calling it undesirable
North Korea warns US of 'disaster' over joint naval drill
The warning came after Seoul and Washington last week signed a new joint strategy to counter the growing threat of a North Korean nuclear attack
North Korea postpones family reunions with South – KCNA
North Korea says it would postpone indefinitely reunions of separated families with the South that were due to be held in four days time
North Korea says seized Cuba arms part of legitimate deal
North Korea said that Cuban arms seized from a Pyongyang flagged ship near the Panama Canal were part of a legitimate deal
North Korea sets top leadership meet as border nerves fray
UPDATE North Korea s top leaders are to meet in the coming days to decide on an unspecified important issue official media said Wednesday as tensions simmer
'Combat-ready' North Korea threatens US mainland, Hawaii
UPDATE Korean People s Army: all artillery troops including strategic rocket units and long range artillery units to be placed under class A combat readiness
North Korea confirms end of war armistice
A lengthy statement by the North s armed forces ministry added to the tide of dire threats flowing from Pyongyang in recent days that have raised military tensions on the Korean peninsula to their highest level for years
North Korea says rocket launch a success - KCNA
North Korea confirmed Wednesday December 12 it had launched a long range rocket saying it had succeeded in its mission of placing a satellite in orbit
North Korea says missiles can strike US mainland
North Korea said Tuesday October 9 it possessed strategic rocket forces capable of striking the US mainland as it responded to a new US South Korean deal to extend the range of the South s missile systems
