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South Korea warns North Korea over `illegal` asset freeze

South Korea warned North Korea on Friday that it had acted "illegally" in freezing the assets of South Korean companies and staff expelled from the jointly run Kaesong industrial zone.

Feb 12, 2016, 11:44 AM IST

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Feb 07, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

North Korea arrests US student for 'hostile act'

The student, identified as Otto Frederick Warmbier from the University of Virginia, had entered North Korea as a tourist.

Jan 22, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

'North Korea leader wants nuke deterrent as proof against downfall'

North Korea says it tested a miniaturised hydrogen bomb on January 6.

Jan 15, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

China supports 'necessary' UN response to North Korea test

The North`s nuclear test angered both China and the United States.

Jan 15, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

South Korea calls for 'bone-numbing' sanctions on North for nuclear test

South Korea warned North Korea on Wednesday that the United States and its allies were working on sanctions to inflict "bone-numbing pain" after its latest nuclear test, and urged China to do its part to rein in its isolated neighbour.

Jan 14, 2016, 05:03 AM IST

North Korea's Kim boosts propaganda in praise of nuke test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looked on Monday to milk his country's recent nuclear test as a propaganda victory, praising his scientists and vowing more nuclear bombs a day after the US flew a powerful nuclear-capable warplane close to the North in a show of force.

Jan 11, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

US flies B-52 bomber over South Korea after North's nuclear test

The United States deployed a B-52 bomber on a low-level flight over its ally South Korea on Sunday, a show of force following North Korea`s nuclear test last week.

Jan 10, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Kim Jong Un visits military as Koreas slide into Cold War standoff

North Korea's leader has taken a victory tour of military headquarters to celebrate the country's widely disputed claim of a hydrogen bomb test.

Jan 10, 2016, 07:00 AM IST

N Korea says South's propaganda broadcasts push situation to ''brink of war''

South Korea`s loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea push the rivals to the "brink of war," a top North Korean official has told a propaganda rally, in the isolated country`s first official response to the sonic barrage across its border.

Jan 09, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

Pressure grows on China to rein in N Korea; South launches propaganda barrage

The broadcasts, in rolling bursts from walls of loudspeakers at 11 locations along the heavily militarised border, blared rhetoric critical of the Pyongyang regime as well as "K-pop" music.

Jan 08, 2016, 22:16 PM IST

North Korea boosts frontline troop strength as South readies broadcasts: Report

North Korea has increased the number of troops at some forward-deployed units as South Korea readied to restart propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts in retaliation for the North`s nuclear test, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday.

Jan 08, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Pentagon says discussing options with South Korea after North Korea's nuclear test

The U.S. Defense Department continues to review options with South Korea to respond to North Korea`s nuclear test.

Jan 08, 2016, 01:35 AM IST

UN chief demands North Korea cease any further nuclear activities

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of North Korea's nuclear test and called on Pyongyang to halt its nuclear program.

Jan 06, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

North Korea's Hydrogen bomb test: Kim Jong-Un wanted 2016 to kick off with 'thrilling sound'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un personally signed the order three weeks ago authorising Pyongyang's latest nuclear test, calling for 2016 to kick off with the "thrilling sound" of a hydrogen bomb explosion.

Jan 06, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Is North Korea lying about testing hydrogen bomb?

Nuclear experts cast doubt on Wednesday on North Korea's claimed first successful test of a miniaturised hydrogen bomb, saying the detected seismic activity suggested a less powerful device.

Jan 06, 2016, 13:34 PM IST

North Korea's 'successful' hydrogen bomb test a birthday gift to Kim Jong-Un?

North Korea's surprise hydrogen bomb test was personally ordered by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un and came just two days before his birthday.

Jan 06, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

North Korea ''likely'' to have conducted nuclear test: South Korea

North Korea is "likely" to have conducted a nuclear test that caused an earthquake near a known testing site in the isolated country, South Korea`s meteorological agency said on Wednesday.

Jan 06, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

North Korea to make `special` announcement: Yonhap

North Korea said on Tuesday it would make a "special" announcement, hours after a 5.1 magnitude tremor was detected close to its nuclear test site, a report said.

Jan 06, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

Earthquake reported near North Korea nuclear test site, possibly man-made

An earthquake that appears to have been man-made near a known nuclear testing site in North Korea was detected by several monitoring agencies on Wednesday.

Jan 06, 2016, 08:43 AM IST