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- Nov 16
North Korea announces weapons test; will release detained American
North Korea announced that its leader Kim Jong Un observed a “successful” and “highly significant” test of an “ultramodern tactical weapon,” according to state media.
Nov 16
- Nov 16
North Korea releases American, announces new weapon
A detained American accused of working for the CIA has been released, and the regime announced the creation of a secret weapon.
Nov 16
- Nov 16
North Korea to deport American it detained for illegal entry
North Korea says it will deport an American citizen it recently detained for illegally entering the country
Nov 16 - Nov 15
Secrets of the Singapore summit
Take a closer look at the Singapore hotel that hosted the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Nov 15
- Nov 13
Satellite imagery shows North Korea keeps developing secret ballistic missile sites
Newly-released commercial satellite imagery suggests North Korea is continuing to develop ballistic missile sites at more than a dozen locations.
Nov 13
- Nov 13
Amid stalled talks, North Korea keeps developing secret ballistic missile sites
The U.S. says North Korea has promised to dismantle its missile bases.
Nov 13
- Nov 13
US analysts locate secret North Korean missile sites
U.S. analysts say they have located more than half of an estimated 20 secret North Korean missile development facilities
Nov 13
- Nov 12
'Ghost boats' believed from N. Korea wash up on Japan shores
Scores of dilapidated wooden boats believed to be from North Korea have washed ashore in northern Japan in a seasonal influx
Nov 12 - Nov 8
North Korean files slavery complaint in Netherlands
A North Korean worker who claims he was a victim of modern slavery in a Polish shipyard has filed a criminal complaint against a Dutch ship builder that bought products from the Polish firm
Nov 8 - Nov 7
In setback, Pompeo's North Korea meetings called off without explanation
North Korea has criticized US pressure on Pyongyang to denuclearize.
Nov 7
- Nov 7
Kremlin says North Korea's Kim could visit Russia next year
The Kremlin says it hopes that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would visit Russia next year
Nov 7 - Nov 1
Kim Jong Un will visit Seoul in near future, South Korean president says
South Korea’s President said that North Korean leader will visit Seoul.
Nov 1 - Oct 15
North, South Korea to restore railway, road connections severed during Korean War
The road and railway connections were cut in the early 1950s.
Oct 15 - Oct 9
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit North Korea
Kim Jong Un, continuing his international outreach, invited the pope.
Oct 9 - Oct 8
Next Trump-Kim summit 'pretty close,' Mike Pompeo says
Kim Jong Un and Mike Pompeo made "significant progress" in weekend talks.
Oct 8 - Oct 6
Mike Pompeo heads to North Korea with low expectations, but high pressure
The secretary of state is taking his fourth meeting since the Singapore summit.
Oct 6 - Oct 5
North Korean-style cold noodles are a hot commodity in the South after summits
Pyongyang cold noodles, and other North Korean specialties, are foodie trends.
Oct 5 - Oct 4
North Korean-style 'royalty food' has become a hot commodity in the South after summits
Pyongyang cold noodles, and other North Korean specialties, are new foodie trends.
Oct 4 - Sep 26
Pompeo to travel to North Korea next month ahead of planned second Trump-Kim summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo his fourth trip to North Korea to "make further progress" on talks to dismantle the country's nuclear weapons program.
Sep 26 - Sep 20
Remains of two US soldiers identified from boxes turned over by North Korea
President Trump tweeted out their names, saying "These HEROES are home."
Sep 20 - Sep 19
North and South Korean leaders meet for 3rd summit
North Korea to take further steps to denuclearize after agreement.
Sep 19 - Sep 19
Korean leaders agree to enter an 'era of no war'
The leaders of North and South Korea reached several joint agreements during the second day of the inter-Korean summit.
Sep 19 - Sep 19
Trump reacts to new North Korea denuclearization promises
President Trump called it "very exciting" that Kim Jong Un has made new promises of denuclearization even as there are few details on how North Korea will denuclearize.
Sep 19 - Sep 19
Korean leaders sign agreement for North Korea to take further steps to denuclearize
North and South Korea issued a joint statement Wednesday laying out more steps North Korea is prepared to take to denuclearize, but offering few details as to how they will get there.
Sep 19 - Sep 19
Moon, Kim sign agreement for North Korea to take further steps to denuclearize
The leader met for a second day in Pyongyang.
Sep 19 - Sep 19
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader, steps further into spotlight at inter-Korean summit
North Korean leader's sister played key role in welcoming South's president.
Sep 19 - Sep 18
Korean leaders meet for 3rd summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang Tuesday morning for their third summit this year.
Sep 18 - Sep 18
North and South Korean leaders meet for 3rd summit
South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea, for a summit beginning Tuesday and was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Sep 18 - Sep 18
South Korean president lands in North Korea for latest summit
President Moon Jae-in is flying to Pyongyang to meet with Kim Jong Un.
Sep 18 - Sep 14
South Korean president to fly to North Korea for 1st time to continue nuclear talks
President Moon Jae-in is expected to fly to Pyongyang next week.
Sep 14 - Sep 11
70th anniversary of North Korea
Thousands of North Korean youths march in an elaborate celebration focused on Korean unity.
Sep 11 - Sep 10
Trump admin preparing for second summit with Kim Jong Un: White House
The White House said Kim sent a "very warm, very positive" letter to Trump.
Sep 10 - Sep 10
North Korea's 70th anniversary celebration
North Korea held a major military parade and revived its mass games to celebrate the country's 70th anniversary.
Sep 10 - Sep 9
North Korea held its 1st military parade since the Singapore summit
The U.S. continues to insist on denuclearization but North Korea has not shown any signs of progress.
Sep 9 - Sep 9
North Korea's parade was bigger than ever with one new twist: Reporter's notebook
ABC News' Martha Raddatz traveled to North Korea for the country 70th birthday.
Sep 9 - Sep 9
North Korea celebrates its 70th anniversary with its massive military parade
The annual march in Pyongyang, a spectacular display of pride, unity and military power, is a well-known spectacle as the country celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Sep 9 - Sep 7
North Korea commemorates 70th birthday
Hundreds of international journalists are invited to watch celebrations.
Sep 7 - Sep 7
Everyday life in North Korea
Martha Raddatz was given a rare look inside one of North Korea's silk factories.
Sep 7 - Sep 7
North Korea to hold 'Mass Games' after 5-year hiatus
Tens of thousands of performers dancing with military precision -- it's a sight you could only see in Pyongyang.
Sep 7 - Sep 6
DOJ announces charges against North Korean hacker for Sony, Wannacry cyber attacks
The Justice Department is filing charges four years after Sony hack.
Sep 6 - Sep 6
Getty Images photographer captures a rare glimpse of life in North Korea
Photojournalist Carl Court captures life inside North Korea.
Sep 6 - Sep 6
A look at North Korea's 'Mass Games'
Tens of thousands of performers dancing with military precision -- it's a sight you could only see in Pyongyang.
Sep 6 - Sep 6
Kim Jong Un says he still trusts Donald Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's trust in U.S. President Donald Trump remains unchanged, according to South Korea's special envoy, who met with Kim in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Sep 6 - Sep 6
Kim Jong Un says he still trusts Donald Trump and 'never made a negative comment'
The leader of North Korea said he still trusts the leader of the U.S.
Sep 6 - Sep 5
South Korean envoy delivers president's letter to the North's Kim Jong Un
South Korea’s special envoy visited Pyongyang Wednesday, meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and hand-delivering a letter from the South’s president.
Sep 5 - Sep 4
South Korea envoys to visit the North in hopes of unlocking denuclearizing efforts
South Korea's special envoy is scheduled to travel to Pyongyang Wednesday with an ambitious agenda to work out the deadlocked road to denuclearizing North Korea.
Sep 4 - Aug 29
US tensions with North Korea on the rise
The Pentagon is considering restarting military exercises in the region and President Trump canceled his secretary of state's mission to North Korea.
Aug 29 - Aug 25
Trump asks Pompeo not to go to North Korea citing lack of progress on denuclearization
The president conveyed the message in a tweet.
Aug 25 - Aug 23
With new special envoy, Pompeo heading to N Korea amid 'deadlock' over denuclearization
It has been more than two months since the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore.
Aug 23 - Aug 21
North Korea has not stopped nuclear activities: UN watchdog
President Trump had previously declared that there was "no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea."
Aug 21