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‘Absurd claims’: S. Korea’s presidential office dismisses opposition reports that govt planned to build nuclear plant in N. Korea

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The South Korean government has hit back at the opposition, dismissing claims it moved to close its own nuclear plant earlier than scheduled in order to build one in North Korea. … Read More >‘Absurd claims’: S. Korea’s presidential office dismisses opposition reports that govt planned to build nuclear plant in N. Korea

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‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

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South Korea’s PM Chung Sye-kyun has urged all sides of the Korean standoff to show “creative” thinking, urging the North to at least freeze all its nuclear activities and scale down its program, to show goodwill. … Read More >‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

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North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

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Scores of military hardware, including what is said to be a new version of North Korea’s submarine-launched ballistic missile, touted as the world’s most potent, were shown off in a grandiose military parade in Pyongyang. … Read More >North Korea unveils ‘world’s most powerful weapon’ at military parade to mark 1st party congress in 5 years (PHOTOS)

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‘Our biggest enemy’: North Korea’s Kim says next US president will likely continue ‘barbaric sanctions’

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Regardless of who is president in the United States, Washington will continue to be North Korea’s “biggest enemy,” said the country’s leader Kim Jong-un, insisting “barbaric” US policies will carry over to a Joe Biden government. … Read More >‘Our biggest enemy’: North Korea’s Kim says next US president will likely continue ‘barbaric sanctions’

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North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

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Speaking at the ruling party’s first congress since 2016, Kim Jong-un says his economic development plan fell “greatly short” of its goals, as North Korea struggled with natural disasters, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

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‘Thanks for support in difficult times’: N. Korea’s Kim issues rare new year letter

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a rare written new year address to his fellow citizens, thanking them for their “invariable trust” and support, as well as pledging to work harder to bring the country into a “new era.” … Read More >‘Thanks for support in difficult times’: N. Korea’s Kim issues rare new year letter

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Kim Jong Un Calls First Congress of Ruling Workers Party of Korea in Four Years for Next Month

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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is likely to face a new challenge in January when Joe Biden is sworn in as US president. The Democratic president-elect has promised to take a tougher stance against Pyongyang than outgoing US President Donald Trump. … Read More >Kim Jong Un Calls First Congress of Ruling Workers Party of Korea in Four Years for Next Month