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North Korea fired two unidentified short-range into East Sea, says Seoul
The projectiles were fired from areas near its eastern coastal city of Wonsan towards the northeast at 12.37 p.m.
 "North Korea fired two unidentified short-range into East Sea, says Seoul")
Not enough for talks, says N Korea after Trump greets Kim on birthday
While Kim could personally like Trump, he would not lead his country on the basis of personal feelings, said a Korean official
North Korea's Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US' year-end deadline
Talks on denuclearising the Korean peninsula have been largely deadlocked since the second summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump collapsed in Hanoi at the start of this year
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North Korea promises 'Christmas gift', Trump hopes it's not a missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised the unidentified "gift" -- which could be a missile test -- if the US does not make concessions in nuclear talks by the end of the year.
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Ex-US adviser criticises Trump's North Korea policy, says risk is imminent
"The idea that we are somehow exerting maximum pressure on North Korea is just unfortunately not true," he said
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Kim Jong-Un convenes key party meet to strengthen military capability
The Korean Central News Agency said Kim presided over a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party. It didn't say when it took place.
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US opposes draft resolution seeking to lift UN sanctions on North Korea
The draft resolution circulated to UN SC members would terminate sanctions on North Korean exports including textiles, seafood and statues with the intent of enhancing the livelihood of the population
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China, Russia urge UN to lift key North Korea sanctions, US says not now
China and Russia made the proposals 16 days before Kim's end-of-December deadline for the US to come up with new proposals to revive nuclear diplomacy
N Korea conducts 'very important test' at Sohae satellite launch site: KCNA
The result of the latest test will have an 'important effect' on changing the 'strategic status' of North Korea
North Korea calls Donald Trump 'thoughtless', 'sneaky old man' over tweets
Kim has said North Korea will seek a new way if the US maintains its sanctions and pressure, and issued the deadline for the Trump administration to offer mutually acceptable terms for a deal.
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FATF notice against N Korea, Iran: Sebi informs capital market stakeholders
It has previously also issued such warnings for risks attached with Iran and North Korea, and the subsequent caution notices have been issued by Sebi and the Reserve Bank of India.
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North Korea says talks 'broke down', US asserts they had 'good discussion'
Kim, the North Korean negotiator, said North Korea proposed a suspension of talks until December.
 "North Korea says talks 'broke down', US asserts they had 'good discussion'")
A smartphone business thrives in North Korea despite sanctions. Here's how
The phones feature Taiwanese semiconductors, batteries made in China and a version of Google's open-source Android operating system
 "A smartphone business thrives in North Korea despite sanctions. Here's how")
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectiles' after offering talks with US
No further details were immediately available but these were the latest to be fired since July. Previous launches have been identified as short-range missiles
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North Korea's criticism of military drill not conducive to ties, says Seoul
South Korea says it remains committed to the summit agreements reached last year
 "North Korea's criticism of military drill not conducive to ties, says Seoul")
North Korea fires 2 missiles in likely protest of US-South Korea drills
South Korea has said the weapons tests don't help efforts to stabilise peace
 "North Korea fires 2 missiles in likely protest of US-South Korea drills")
North Korea puts pressure on US, Seoul with third missile test in 8 days
Experts say North Korea's weapons displays could intensify in coming months if progress isn't made on the nuclear negotiations with US
 "North Korea puts pressure on US, Seoul with third missile test in 8 days")
North Korea launches 2 missiles; state media lauds Kim Jong Un's 'guidance'
It was Pyongyang's first missile test since an impromptu meeting between Kim and US President Donald Trump last month
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North Korea fires missiles, complicates resumption of nuclear talks with US
It was the North's first missile test since an impromptu meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last month
North Korea holds 'strike drill', tests multiple rocket launchers: Report
The drill took place in the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, as with the projectiles
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