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Unification minister: NK’s nuclear energy development could be discussed in denuclearization progress

Future denuclearization talks should pay attention to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s comments on the possible development of nuclear energy to tackle the country’s electricity shortage, according ...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
[Newsmaker] Resumption of inter-Korean projects requires international consultation, ministry says

The Unification Ministry said Wednesday that close consultation with the international community is required in considering the resumption of a South-North industrial complex and tour program, follow...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
S. Korea says consultations with intl. community needed for resumption of Kaesong park, Kumgang tours

South Korea needs close consultations with the international community to consider the resumption of two inter-Korean economic cooperation projects as called for by North Korea's leader, the unificat...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
NK leader will not seek second summit with Trump without breakthrough: defector

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would not seek a second summit with US President Donald Trump if he sees no breakthrough in now-stalled denuclearization talks, a North Korean defector said Wednesday....

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
UNICEF says $19.5m needed for humanitarian aid to N. Korea this year

The UN Children's Fund estimates that at least $19.5 million is needed to support North Korean children this year amid constraints on assisting the impoverished country due to international sanctions...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
President Moon visits National Cemetery to start new year

President Moon Jae-in made a rare trip to the National Cemetery on Wednesday to pay his respects to the country's war veterans and heroes before starting the first working day of the new year. The p...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
Trump says looks forward to 2nd meeting with NK leader

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he looks forward to a second meeting with the North Korean leader, after Kim Jong-un said he is ready to meet any time. "'Kim Jong Un says N...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
US declines to comment on NK leader's speech

The United States declined to comment Tuesday after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un renewed his commitment to denuclearize but demanded reciprocal steps from the US. "We decline the opportunity to c...

Jan 2, 2019
North Korea
Cheong Wa Dae hails NK leader's address

South Korea's presidential office welcomed the New Year's address by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying it reflects his wish for the development of inter-Korean ties and Pyongyang-Washington rel...

Jan 1, 2019
North Korea
NKorean leader says he's ready for more talks with Trump

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday he hopes to extend his high-stakes nuclear summitry with President Donald Trump into 2019, but also warns Washington not to test...

Jan 1, 2019
North Korea
Kim says he is ready to meet with Trump, calls for 'corresponding' measures from Washington

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Tuesday he is firmly committed to denuclearization and ready to meet with US President Donald Trump at any time, but warned he could seek an alternative course if...

Jan 1, 2019
North Korea
N. Korea rails against Japan for clinging to sanctions and pressure

North Korea's state media blasted Japan on Monday for clinging to sanctions and pressure on Pyongyang, saying that Tokyo is ignorant of change underway on the Korean Peninsula and actions the North h...

Dec 31, 2018
North Korea
Moon says N. Korean leader's letter has 'positive' message on denuclearization, inter-Korean relations: source

President Moon Jae-in said Monday that North Korea leader Kim Jong-un's personal letter sent to him on Sunday contains a "positive" message that could give hints as to what direction North Korea coul...

Dec 31, 2018
North Korea
Kim Jong-un expected to ring in 2019 with big policy speech

Kim Jong-un will be keeping North Korea watchers busy on New Year's Day, when he is expected to give his annual address laying out the country's top priorities for the year ahead. The speech, which ...

Dec 31, 2018
North Korea
World's tallest empty hotel lit up with N. Korean propaganda

The 105-story Ryugyong Hotel has long been a blot on the Pyongyang skyline. The world's tallest unoccupied building has towered over North Korea's capital since 1987, a grand but empty pyramid entire...

Dec 31, 2018
North Korea

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