Page 20 - North Korea

North Korea accuses CIA, South Korea of plotting to assassinate Kim Jong-Un

The war of words between the West and the reclusive regime has spiked in recent weeks

State media confirms arrest of third US citizen in North Korea

Tony Kim, a professor lecturing in Pyongyang for several weeks, was detained on April 22

As economy grows, North Korea's grip on society is tested

Despite decades of sanctions and global isolation, the North Korean economy is showing signs of life

Tokyo halts subway trains after North Korea missile test

Tokyo Metro stopped services shortly after 6 am as part of measures adopted this month

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile, defies world pressure

Test came as the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group arrived in waters near the Korean peninsula

Tokyo metro halts for 10 minutes over North Korea scare

It was the first time Tokyo Metro took such a step

North Korea 'disrespected' China, Xi Jinping with missile test: Trump

President Donald Trump on Friday condemned the ballistic missile launched by North Korea, saying that it has disrespected the wishes of China."North Korea disrespected the wishes of China & its highly respected President when it launched, though unsuccessfully, a missile today. Bad!" Trump tweeted.North Korea's attempt to launch a ballistic missile in the early hours of Saturday morning, apparently failed, reported a local South Korean Agency citing South Korea's military.As per the agency, neither the type of missile, nor the distance travelled is yet known.Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged the international community to increase pressure on North Korea, saying that failing to do so would bring 'catastrophic consequences'.He also called on for new sanctions to pressure Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear program."All options for responding to future provocations must remain on the table. Diplomatic and financial leverage or power will be backed up by willingness

North Korea agrees to first ever United Nations rights expert visit

Pyongyang ratified an international convention on the rights of disabled people last December

North Korean media issue threat to 'wipe out' US

US supercarrier Carl Vinson will arrive in Korean peninsula in matter of days, says Mike Pence

Over a phone call Trump, Xi urges 'restraint' on North Korea

Conversation came amid growing concerns that Pyongyang will conduct another nuclear test

North Korea detains another US citizen; three detained so far

Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang said it was aware of a Korean-American citizen being detained

Donald Trump and North Korea: Military action will be a disaster

In South Korea, it took more than 40 years for an imperfect democratic political system to evolve

North Korea accuses US of aggravating regional tension

Mike Pence warned Pyongyang not to test the resolve, exhibited by the Trump administration

US considers restoring North Korea to terror sponsor list

Rex Tillerson said US wants re-engage with Kim Jong Un but on different footing than previous talks

Who wants a war? US tells North Korea not to start a fight

Recently, North Korea had showcased nearly 60 missiles at a military parade

China defends North Korea trade after its trucks haul missiles

Chinese-made vehicles were seen carrying ballistic missiles during a military parade

'North Korea ready to react to 'any mode of war' from US'

North Korea is preparing for any mode of war' triggered by US military action

Forget sanctions, reining in North Korea will need a whole new approach

The US has reportedly been reviewing its policy on North Korea

North Korean test missile 'fizzles'

US and China are working on a range of responses to the latest attempt, says Trump's NSA McMaster

China seeks Russia's help to mellow down North Korea situation

Fears over the North's rogue weapons programme have soared in recent days