North Korea threatens to re-examine n-issue
July 21st, 2012 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Pyongyang will "re-examine its nuclear issue" following the uncovering of US-South Korean alleged plots to destroy a statue of North Korea's founding leader Kim Il-sung, ... Read more...
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Russia admits Iranian, North Korean n-threat
April 25th, 2012 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 24 (IANS) Russia's military leadership has for the first time acknowledged a nuclear threat from Iran and North Korea."The threat is always there, so we closely monitor the ... Read more...
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South Korean media delegation visits UAE
March 16th, 2012 - 12:34 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 15 (IANS/WAM) A South Korean media delegation is currently on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to chronicle the country's development in economic, educational, cultural, ... Read more...
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Microsoft reaches patent deal with LG
January 13th, 2012 - 6:14 am ICT by IANS
San Francisco, Jan 13 (IANS) Microsoft Thursday announced a patent licensing agreement with LG Electronics covering tablets, smartphones and other consumer devices running Google's Android or Chrome operating system.Microsoft said ... Read more...
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North Korea to punish ‘non-mourners’
January 11th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Koreans who did not mourn the death of "Dear Leader" Kim Jong-il can face at least six months in prison, a South Korean media ... Read more...
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North Korea to release US citizen held for six months
May 27th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 27 (IANS) North Korea has said it would releasing an American citizen it has been holding for six months on unspecified charges, BBC reported.Eddie Jun Yong-su would be ... Read more...
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Hacked N. Korean Twitter account shows Kim Jong-il and ‘heir’ are ’sworn enemies’
January 10th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Pyongyang, Jan 10 (ANI): North Korea's Twitter account has reportedly been attacked by hackers, who posted tweets on the page against leader Kim Jong-il and heir apparent Kim Jong-un describing the duo ... Read more...
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N. Korean leader, son visited artillery base just before S. Korean island was hit
November 26th, 2010 - 12:56 pm ICT by ANI
Yeonpyeong Island (S. Korea), Nov.26 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son and successor Kim Jong Un reportedly visited an artillery base from where shells were fired at a ... Read more...
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Al Jazeera reporter denied access to G-20 Seoul summit venue
November 12th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by BNO News
SEOUL (BNO NEWS) -- A Syrian-born reporter from Al Jazeera Arabic-language news network on Friday said he was denied entry to the venue of the G-20 summit in Seoul and claimed the ... Read more...
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Another N Korean nuke test will be provocative: US
October 22nd, 2010 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): Another nuclear test by North Korea would be provocative, a US State Department spokesman has said."We've said all along that they need to adhere to their commitments ... Read more...
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Somali Pirates Abduct South Korean Ship With 43 Sailors On Board
October 18th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Seoul, Oct 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Somali pirates have hijacked a South Korean fishing vessels earlier this month along the waters of Kenya's Lamu Island. Reports of the hijacking has been ... Read more...
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Typhoon kills dozens in North Korea
September 15th, 2010 - 11:06 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Sep 15 (DPA) Typhoon Kompasu killed dozens of people in North Korea when it hit the country two weeks ago, state media reported Wednesday.
"Cloud bursts, strong winds and landslides" were responsible ... Read more...
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Kim Jong Il wraps up China visit
August 28th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing/Seoul, Aug 28 (DPA) North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is believed to prepare to leave China for home following a meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao, South Korean media reported Saturday.
The ... Read more...
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Jimmy Carter flies to North Korea to free American
August 25th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Aug 25 (DPA) Former US president Jimmy Carter is travelling to North Korea to secure the release of a US citizen imprisoned in the Stalinist state, a South Korean media report ... Read more...
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Indian utility vehicle maker prime bidder for Ssangyong
August 12th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Aug 12 (DPA) Indian utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has emerged Thursday as preferred bidder for a majority stake in ailing South Korean carmaker Ssangyong Motor Co.
The smallest of ... Read more...
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North Korean football team publicly humiliated for WC performance
July 30th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 30 (ANI): North Korea's football team was publicly criticized for six hours for their dismal performance in the 2010 World Cup, and were charged of 'betraying' the Supreme Leader's heir ... Read more...
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Peninsula heading towards war: North Korea
May 21st, 2010 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, May 21 (DPA) North Korea Friday charged South Korea with creating an atmosphere in which war could break out at any time, a day after an international inquiry found that a ... Read more...
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Kim Jong Il visits China
May 3rd, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing/Seoul, May 3 (DPA) North Korean leader Kim Jong Il arrived in China on a rare trip abroad early Monday, Japanese and South Korean media reported.
A photograph from Japan's Kyodo news agency ... Read more...
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Big blow for OneAsia as Korean golfers boycott events
April 29th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, April 28 (IANS) A decision by the South Korean golfers to stay away from the newly set up OneAsia has bolstered the position of the Asian Tour in the region.
The ... Read more...
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Japanese newspaper publishes rare photo of Kim Jong-il’s successor
April 20th, 2010 - 6:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20(ANI): A Japanese newspaper has published a rare photograph of a man, identified as Kim Jong-un, the youngest son and likely successor to North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.The Mainichi newspaper ... Read more...
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South Korean ship with 100 onboard sinks after suspected North Korean torpedo attack
March 27th, 2010 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 27 (ANI): A South Korean naval ship with 104 people on board has been sunk off North Korea's west coast in what is being described as a suspected torpedo attack ... Read more...
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US nuclear envoy travels to North Korea for talks
December 8th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Dec 8 (DPA) US President Barack Obama's special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Bosworth, travelled to the Stalinist state Tuesday to try to convince the country to return to international ... Read more...
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North Korea agrees to talks, but prepares new missile tests (Lead)
October 13th, 2009 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Oct 13 (DPA) North Korea Tuesday agreed to meet South Korea this week for talks, but was at the same time preparing new missile tests, South Korean media reports said.
The two ... Read more...
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North Korea appears to be preparing new missile tests: Report
October 13th, 2009 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, Oct 13 (DPA) North Korea appears to be preparing to conduct new missile tests, a South Korean news agency reported Tuesday.
After five rocket tests on Monday on North Korea's east coast, ... Read more...
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North Korea almost finished rebuilding nuclear facility: Report
October 6th, 2009 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, OCt 6 (DPA) North Korea appears to be in the final stage of restoring a previously disabled nuclear facility, South Korean media reported Tuesday.
"There are signs that the restoration of the ... Read more...
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North Korea-US nuke talks likely in September
August 26th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington/Seoul, Aug.26 (ANI): US special envoy Stephen Bosworth is said to have accepted an offer from North Korea for nuclear talks and is expected to visit Pyongyang next month.According to South Korean ... Read more...
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North and South Korea restart talks
August 22nd, 2009 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Aug 22 (DPA) North and South Korea held their first high-level talks in almost two years Saturday amid indications of an easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula.
South Korea's Minister of ... Read more...
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China seizes North Korea-bound missile component: Report
July 29th, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 29 (DPA) China seized 70 kg of a strategic missile-making metal bound for North Korea, South Korean media reported Wednesday, quoting a local Chinese newspaper.
The seizure took place Friday at ... Read more...
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North Korea launches five more missiles: Report (Third Lead)
July 4th, 2009 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 4 (DPA) North Korea fired five more missiles off its east coast Saturday, according to South Korean media reports.
The missiles, apparently Scud rockets, were fired over the Sea of Japan, ... Read more...
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North Korea fires three more missiles: Report (Second Lead)
July 4th, 2009 - 12:22 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 4 (DPA) North Korea fired three more missiles off its east coast, a day after it fired four short-range missiles, according to South Korean media reports early Saturday.
The missiles were ... Read more...
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North Korea fires two more missiles (Lead)
July 4th, 2009 - 9:30 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 4 (DPA) North Korea fired two more missiles off its east coast, a day after it fired four short-range missiles, according to South Korean media reports early Saturday.
The missiles were ... Read more...
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North Korea fires two more missiles: Report
July 4th, 2009 - 8:35 am ICT by IANS
Seoul, July 4 (DPA) North Korea fired two more missiles off its east coast, according to South Korean media reports early Saturday.
The missiles were apparently Scud rockets with a reach of ... Read more...
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North Korea assembling long-range missile, says report
June 3rd, 2009 - 7:43 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, June 3 (DPA) An intercontinental missile has been brought to an assembly hall at a new launch site on North Korea's northwest coast, a South Korean newspaper reported Wednesday.
The missile appeared ... Read more...
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North Korea planning to test medium-range rocket, says report
June 2nd, 2009 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, June 2 (DPA) North Korea appeared to be preparing to test a medium-range missile at the same time as an intercontinental one, a South Korean media report said Tuesday.
Evidence of launch ... Read more...
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North Korea conducts another missile test
May 27th, 2009 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul/Tokyo, May 27 (DPA) The North Korean military fired another short-range missile across the Sea of Japan, its third such launch since conducting an internationally condemned nuclear test Monday, South Korean media ... Read more...
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