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Prices of food, daily necessities estimated to be spiking in North Korea
The cost of groceries and daily necessities in North Korea is estimated to be rapidly increasing in the face of a prolonged border lockdown to stave off the Covid-19 pandemic
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US global posture review calls for allies' cooperation to counter threats
The US Department of Defence has concluded its review of the global defence posture, calling for cooperation with allies to deter North Korean threats and potential Chinese aggression
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Japan PM vows to step up defence amid growing threats from China, N Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to create a stronger Self-Defense Force to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea.
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Satellite imagery indicates continued operation of North Korean N-reactor
The suspicion is in line with the monitoring results by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which said the North appears to have continued operations at the Yongbyon nuclear reactor
Seoul monitoring possibility of N Korea's event marking 2017 ICBM launch
South Korea is closely monitoring the possibility of North Korea holding an event celebrating its 2017 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
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North Korea calls for 'glorification' of leader Kim Jong-un's era
North Korea has called for 'glorifying' the era of leader Kim Jong-un as a large-scale conference on carrying out a mass movement for the country's development wrapped up
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes public appearance after over a month
Developing the city has been one of Kim's pet projects since taking office in late 2011.
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N Korea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China
North Korea on Saturday accused the Biden administration of raising military tensions with China
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North Korea tests possible submarine-launched missile, amid tensions
North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea in what South Korea's military described as a weapon likely designed for submarine-based launches
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North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea in continuation of tests
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Tuesday in a continuation of its recent streak of weapons tests
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Began shipment of Covid-19 medical supplies to North Korea: WHO
The WHO said that it has begun the shipment of COVID-19 medical supplies to North Korea through the Chinese port of Dalian
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North Korea's Hypersonic missile in early stage of development: S Korea
The hypersonic missile unveiled by the North Korea on Tuesday appeared to be in an early stage of development, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Wednesday.
Quad calls for end to violence in Myanmar, de-nuclearization of North Korea
Quad leaders on Friday called for an end to violence in Myanmar, the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions
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North Korea rejects South's calls for end-of-war declaration
In UNGA, South Korean President Moon Jae-in reiterated his calls for the end-of-the-war declaration that he said could help achieve denuclearisation and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula
Satellite images show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
Recent satellite images shows North Korea is expanding a uranium enrichment plant at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, a sign that it's intent on boosting the production of bomb materials
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Missile vs missile: North Korea and South Korea enter test duel
South Korean President Moon was attending that test firing when word came of the North Korean launches, its first ballistic missile tests since March
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Kim Jong Un's sister warns of 'destruction' of South Korean ties
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea's president and threatened a complete destruction of bilateral relations
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Japan, US, South Korea urge North Korea to return to arms talks
Senior diplomats urged North Korea to return to talks over its missile and nuclear development, a day after it announced it successfully tested new long-range cruise missiles
Japan court summons North Korea leader over repatriation programme
A Japanese court has summoned North Korea's leader to face demands for compensation by several ethnic Korean residents of Japan who say they suffered human rights abuses in North Korea
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North Korea vows stronger attack capabilities over allied drills
Kim Jong Un's sister warned Tuesday that the North will work faster to strengthen its preemptive strike capabilities
