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North Korea’s Kim shows no panic appearing WITHOUT protective gear, surrounded by ALL-MASKED officers during military drills

Posted on March 13, 2020March 13, 2020By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un apparently found it unnecessary to take anti-coronavirus precautions while supervising recent military drills, setting himself apart from his face-mask-clad senior officers. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim shows no panic appearing WITHOUT protective gear, surrounded by ALL-MASKED officers during military drills

Pyongyang launches THREE ‘unidentified projectiles’ – South Korean military

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By Editor

North Korea has reportedly launched three projectiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The type of missiles is so far unknown. … Read More >Pyongyang launches THREE ‘unidentified projectiles’ – South Korean military

A resurrection of sorts: Kim Jong-un’s aunt stuns guests with a shock appearance, after being ‘killed’ by tabloids years ago

Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020By Editor

The once-powerful aunt of North Korea strongman Kim Jong-un, who had not been seen in public since the downfall and execution of her husband, has reappeared as a guest of honor at an official Lunar New Year’s Day celebration. … Read More >A resurrection of sorts: Kim Jong-un’s aunt stuns guests with a shock appearance, after being ‘killed’ by tabloids years ago

North Korea won’t be bound by old commitments if US continues ‘most brutal and inhuman sanctions’ – senior diplomat

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020By Editor

A North Korean envoy in Geneva has warned that denuclearization is impossible if the US maintains its “hostile policies,” pushing Pyongyang to seek a “new path” from the stalled bilateral talks. … Read More >North Korea won’t be bound by old commitments if US continues ‘most brutal and inhuman sanctions’ – senior diplomat

Nukes before bromance: Trump-Kim ‘personal feelings’ are not enough for restarting talks with US – N. Korea

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020By Editor

North Korea won’t engage in negotiations with the US unless the latter makes real concessions, the country’s foreign ministry said, adding that Washington “deceived” it and they were “caught in dialogue” that was a waste of time. … Read More >Nukes before bromance: Trump-Kim ‘personal feelings’ are not enough for restarting talks with US – N. Korea

Kim Jong-un calls for ‘positive & offensive’ measures to ensure N. Korea’s security amid stalled denuclearization talks with US

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered Pyongyang to bolster security, as talks with the United States over denuclearization near their year-end deadline. … Read More >Kim Jong-un calls for ‘positive & offensive’ measures to ensure N. Korea’s security amid stalled denuclearization talks with US

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Russia, China suggest new UN Security Council resolution easing North Korea sanctions

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

International sanctions that prohibit sale and transfer of certain machines, materials and vehicles and livelihood items to North Korea should be relaxed, China and Russia say in a new draft UN resolution. … Read More >Russia, China suggest new UN Security Council resolution easing North Korea sanctions

Fresh tests to be used for ‘strategic weapons,’ US should back off for a ‘peaceful’ year’s end – North Korea’s military

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

According to North Korea’s state news agency, recent launch tests “will be applied in developing strategic weapons” to deter the United States. Pyongyang also warned Washington to refrain from “provocation.” … Read More >Fresh tests to be used for ‘strategic weapons,’ US should back off for a ‘peaceful’ year’s end – North Korea’s military

Christmas gift they promised? N. Korea carries out ‘crucial test’ to bolster ‘NUCLEAR deterrent’ as deadline for US talks looms

Posted on December 14, 2019December 14, 2019By Editor

Pyongyang’s military carried out a test at a satellite launch site in order to boost “the reliable nuclear deterrent,” just days ahead of a year-end deadline set by North Korea to revive denuclearization talks with the US. … Read More >Christmas gift they promised? N. Korea carries out ‘crucial test’ to bolster ‘NUCLEAR deterrent’ as deadline for US talks looms

US convening UN Security Council was a ‘foolish thing,’ North Korea ‘has nothing to lose’ – Pyongyang

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019By Editor

The North Korean government has rejected pressure from the United States, saying Washington convening a UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea was ‘a foolish thing’ to do. … Read More >US convening UN Security Council was a ‘foolish thing,’ North Korea ‘has nothing to lose’ – Pyongyang