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North Korean defector allegedly stole bus to drive back across border, police say
South Korea's Unification Ministry said 31 defectors re-entered the North from 2012 to 2022, an average of about three each year.
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October 4, 2024 at 3:34 AM
North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provoked
October 4, 2024 at 3:34 AM
September 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM
N. Korea has enough uranium to build a number of bombs, Seoul agency says
North Korea has likely enriched enough uranium to build a “double-digit” number of bombs and is making progress in its efforts to develop more powerful and accurate missiles targeting rival South Korea
September 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM
September 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
North Korea vows response to US submarine's visit to South Korea
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to boost the country’s nuclear war capability and take other steps to protest the recent arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea
September 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
September 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM
South Korea threatens military response for North Korean 'trash balloons'
South Korea officials said Pyongyang has launched 5,500 balloons across the border since May.
September 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM
September 23, 2024 at 4:33 PM
South Korea threatens military response to North Korean 'trash balloons'
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Seoul may respond militarily to any casualties caused by North Korea's launching of so-called "trash balloons."
September 23, 2024 at 4:33 PM
September 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Travis King, Army soldier who ran into North Korea, pleads guilty
Travis King, the U.S. Army private who ran across the border from South Korea to North Korea last year, pleaded guilty on Friday.
September 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
1 month ago
North Korea to partially reopen doors to tourism for 1st time since COVID-19 pandemic
North Korea is set to partially reopen its doors to tourism later this year after being closed off since January 2020, according to a Chinese-based tourist operator.
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Travis King, Army soldier who ran into North Korea, to plead guilty to desertion
Travis King, the U.S. Army soldier who ran across the border from South Korea to North Korea last year, will plead guilty to desertion, his attorney said.
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North Korea set to reopen its borders again in December
Visitors will be allowed to visit Samjiyon City, but Pyongyang and other parts of the country will be restricted, according to Koryo Tours.
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North Korean leader trains daughter to become successor, says intelligence service
Curiosity over Kim Jong Un’s preteen daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has been accumulating since she first accompanied him holding hands to the ICBM test launch site in Nov. 2022.
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DOJ indicts North Korean hacker for extorting hospitals, health care providers
The Justice Department has charged a North Korean military hacker for allegedly extorting hospitals and health care providers in the U.S. through a cyber espionage campaign.
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DOJ indicts North Korean hacker for extorting hospitals, health care providers
Justice Department indicts North Korean military hacker for extorting hospitals, healthcare providers
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3 months ago
North Korea tests 2 missiles, 1 reportedly may have fallen on land
The U.S. military condemned Monday's launches, calling on North Korea to put an end to its "unlawful and destabilizing acts."
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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as Putin threatens to arm North Korea
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, reached port in Busan for planned drills with South Korea and Japan.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Putin deepens ties with Vietnam amid Russian isolation over Ukraine
Putin's visit to Vietnam is widely seen as aimed at sending a signal that Russia still has friends in the region.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Russia and North Korea strike alliance
The two nations' leaders, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, pledged mutual support against foreign aggression.
4 months ago
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Putin makes rare visit to North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un
Russian news agencies reported that President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea to discuss cooperation in overcoming U.S.-led sanctions amid escalating confrontations with Washington.
4 months ago
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea for state visit
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday evening.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Russian President Vladamir Putin visits North Korea
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and Mick Mulroy discuss this high-stakes meeting.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Putin makes rare visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Tuesday in his first visit to the country in 24 years.
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4 months ago
North Korea vows to stop floating trash-carrying balloons into South Korea
North Korea sent some 3,500 balloons of various sizes across the border between May 28 and June 2, said Kim Kang Il, vice minister of National Defence.
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North Korea sends balloons full of manure and trash over the border to South Korea
Around 260 air balloons carrying bags of manure and trash have been spotted across South Korea on Wednesday after they were sent over the border from North Korea.
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5 months ago
3 North Koreans infiltrated US companies in alleged telework fraud: DOJ
The DOJ has unsealed an indictment charging three North Korean workers and a United States citizen with allegedly engaging in "staggering fraud."
5 months ago
5 months ago
3 North Koreans infiltrated US companies in 'staggering' alleged telework fraud: DOJ
The DOJ has unsealed an indictment charging three North Korean workers and a United States citizen with allegedly engaging in "staggering fraud" through a complex scheme.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Noem backpedals on anecdote in book about meeting with Kim Jong Un
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing another controversy with her new memoir over a meeting she said she had with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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8 months ago
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile: State media
The official Korean Central News Agency said, "The test-fire had no impact on the security of a neighboring country and has nothing to do with the regional situation."
8 months ago
8 months ago
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missile, state media says
The secretive country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, supervised the tests along with other military officials, the official Korean Central News Agency said on Monday.
8 months ago
8 months ago
North Korea says it tested a cruise missile
The launch comes amid growing cooperation between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
8 months ago
8 months ago
North Korea tests new type of cruise missile, state media says
The test was the first of an "under-development" Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
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North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapon system: KCNA
North Korea conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapon system, according to the state-run outlet KCNA.
9 months ago
9 months ago
North Korea tests ballistic missile, Japan and South Korea say
The launch appeared to have been a shorter-range ballistic missile based on its flight time, officials said.
9 months ago
10 months ago
Kim Jong Un's daughter tags along to missile launch site again
It’s been slightly over a year since images of Kim Ju-Ae was were published in North Korea’s newspapers.
10 months ago
10 months ago
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US: Japan
North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense.
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North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ, South Korea says
The North Korean military has been spotted re-installing surveillance posts according to surveillance footage provided by the South Korean military Monday.
10 months ago
10 months ago
North Korea redeploys troops to surveillance posts along DMZ
South Korea said North Korea installed wooden structures in at least 11 locations.
10 months ago
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Travis King’s mother speaks out
The mother of Travis King, a U.S. Army private charged by the Army with desertion, speaks with Linsey Davis. She previews the interview on “GMA3.”
1 year ago
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Travis King, solider who crossed border into North Korea, charged with desertion
In addition to desertion for crossing over into North Korea, King faces seven additional charges, including possessing child pornography and multiple assaults, according to the documents.
1 year ago
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Soldier facing charges after running into North Korea
Travis King is being detained by the Army and faces charges including desertion after he crossed into North Korea in July before being returned home this month.
1 year ago
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Russian foreign minister thanks North Korea for 'unwavering' support in Ukraine war
Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its "unwavering and principled support."
1 year ago
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Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report
A new report details alleged funding mechanism of North Korean cyber espionage.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Travis King back in US after N. Korea expelled him
Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago, is back on U.S. soil.
1 year ago
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Travis King back on US soil after crossing into North Korea
The American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago landed in San Antonio early Thursday at around 1:30 a.m. ET.
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American soldier who ran across North Korea’s border back in US custody
Travis King appeared to be "in good health and good spirits" as he made his way home on Monday, senior administration officials said.
1 year ago
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American soldier back in US custody
U.S. officials have confirmed that soldier Travis King has been released from North Korean custody after an investigation.
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un has invited Putin to his country
North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea following their nearly five-hour meeting on Wednesday.
1 year ago
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Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in person over 'fight against imperialism'
North Korea's leader expressed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
1 year ago
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Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
The two leaders met for more than two hours at a missile launch center in Eastern Russia on Wednesday, signaling a unified front against Western “imperialism.”
1 year ago
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Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia for his planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
1 year ago
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North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Ministry of Defense
North Korea launched a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense said in a tweet.
1 year ago