The statement by the North’s first vice foreign minister came hours before the U.S. and South Korean foreign and defense chiefs met in Seoul for their first joint talks in five years.
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North Korea accused of using virus to crack down on human rights
Eight nations, including the U.S., cite a reported uptick in executions related to COVID-19 and strict controls on movements in and around the capital.
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North Korean troops kill apparent defector from South; Kim apologizes
The man may have been shot because of elevated anti-coronavirus measures that involve ‘indiscriminate shooting’ at anyone approaching the North’s borders illegally.
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Excerpts from Woodward’s book include Kim Jong Un telling Trump about killing his uncle
Trump’s comments about the threat from the coronavirus have attracted widespread attention after excerpts of journalist Bob Woodward’s book “Rage” were released.
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North Korea blows up South Korea liaison office, Seoul says
Smoke and an explosion were observed rising from an area close to the industrial park in the North Korean border city of Kaesong
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Kim Jong Un appears in public after nearly three-week absence
Speculation about the North Korean leader’s health swirled after he missed the April 15 birthday celebration for his late grandfather Kim Il Sung.
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Amid doubts about his health, Kim Jong Un’s role looms large
Underlying questions about the North Korean leader are occupying spies, policymakers and academics.
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Pressure mounts for Trump to shift North Korea strategy, but he doesn’t budge
Diplomatic engagement has been dormant for months, and the North Korean regime, frustrated by the stalemate, has publicly rejected Trump’s suggestion that the 2 leaders could soon meet for a 4th time.
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New construction seen at missile-related site in North Korea
Nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea have been stalled since a February summit between leaders Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un fell apart.
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North Korea, U.S. resume nuclear diplomacy with Sweden talks
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it could eventually lead to a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.