South Korea's Park seeks 5-party talks on North's nuclear programme
South Korean President Park Geun-hye called on Friday for a meeting of five countries, excluding North Korea, to discuss the North`s nuclear programme alongside long-stalled "six-party talks" that include Pyongyang.
Jan 22, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
South Korean acquitted for following North on Twitter
A South Korean court said that simply reading North Korea's social media posts did not violate Seoul`s security laws.
Jan 21, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
North Korea invents liquor that leaves you with no hangover!
The liquor ensures you are clear-headed in the morning to kick-start your day.
Jan 20, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
'North Korea faked sub-launched missile test footage'
North Korean state television aired footage on Friday of the latest test, said to have taken place in December.
Jan 12, 2016, 10:13 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
North Korea holds big rally in support of nuke test
Tens of thousands of North Korean soldiers and civilians today gathered at squares and indoor venues in Pyongyang for state-orchestrated massive celebrations of the country's fourth nuclear test. People were seen dancing in the streets, two days after North Korea announced it has successfully tested its first hydrogen bomb.
Jan 08, 2016, 19:45 PM IST
Nuclear tests, purges mark four years of Kim's North Korea rule
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Jan 08, 2016, 12:34 PM IST
South Korea resumes propaganda broadcasts hated by North
Seoul: South Korea on Friday resumed high-decibel propaganda broadcasts into North Korea as the United States ramped up pressure on China to bring Pyongyang to heel after its latest nuclear test.
Jan 08, 2016, 10:28 AM 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
North Korea now more isolated than ever: US
The US has said that the international community stands united against North Korea's provocations, with Pyongyang more isolated than ever, after the reclusive nation claimed it has successfully conducted its first hydrogen bomb test.
Jan 08, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
North Korea shocks world with H-bomb claims; Russia, US, China condemn
Defying global public opinion, reclusive North Korea has claimed to have detonated its first hydrogen bomb sending political shock waves around the world and even angering its ally China.
Jan 07, 2016, 00:12 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
Russia says N Korea nuclear test 'flagrant violation' of law
Russia on Wednesday slammed the claimed testing of a hydrogen bomb by North Korea as a clear breach of international law that could enflame tensions across the region.
Jan 06, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
India expresses 'deep concern' over North Korea hydrogen bomb test
Last month, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un suggested that Pyongyang had already developed a hydrogen bomb.
Jan 06, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Kim Jong Un's girl group cancels Beijing concert, leaves for North Korea
The Moranbong Band was visiting China along with North Korea's State Merited Chorus and had been due to perform at Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday.
Dec 13, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
North Korean leader`s uncle says fear drove defection to US
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un`s uncle has described how fear of the deadly power politics in Pyongyang drove him and his wife to defect to the United States nearly 20 years ago.
Dec 10, 2015, 07:43 AM IST
South Korea stages live-fire drill near sea border
South Korea on Monday staged a major live-fire exercise near the disputed inter-Korean sea border despite North Korea's warning of possible "merciless" retaliation, military officials said.
Nov 23, 2015, 13:56 PM IST
North Korea warns South ahead of shelling anniversary
North Korea warned today of "merciless" attacks on South Korean border islands if Seoul stages live-fire drills near the maritime border on the fifth anniversary of Pyongyang's deadly shelling attack.
Nov 22, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
North Korean diplomat: UN chief should improve relations
North Korean diplomat said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon should help improve relations between the two Koreas.
Nov 18, 2015, 02:46 AM IST
Seoul open to bilateral nuclear talks with Pyongyang
South Korea on Friday pressed North Korea to hold bilateral talks on its nuclear programme, saying Seoul is committed to playing a more active role in addressing the matter.
Oct 23, 2015, 14:26 PM IST
