News: North Korea

We have started to collect the most important news related to North Korea in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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North Korea: news

US 'cannot allow' nuclear N Korea

Thursday, October 5th 2006, 1:46
related countries: United States
related places: Pyongyang

The US issues a strong warning that it will not accept a nuclear-armed North Korea, amid fears of a nuclear test.
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China calls for calm over N Korea

Wednesday, October 4th 2006, 5:12

China appeals for restraint after North Korea's announcement that it plans to test a nuclear bomb.
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N Korea 'to conduct nuclear test'

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 14:07

North Korea is to conduct a nuclear test "in the future", the country's foreign ministry says in a statement.
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S Korean cements lead in UN race

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 0:04
related countries: South Korea

South Korea's foreign minister wins a UN Security Council poll, confirming his lead in the race to be secretary general.
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S Korea's Ban 'leading UN race'

Thursday, September 28th 2006, 21:40

South Korea's foreign minister wins a third informal vote on a new UN secretary general, diplomats say.
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N Korea hits out at US sanctions

Wednesday, September 27th 2006, 3:51
related countries: United States

North Korea blames US financial sanctions for deadlock in multilateral talks on its nuclear programme.
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North Korea 'makes weapon pledge'

Saturday, September 23rd 2006, 12:08

North Korea has reportedly said it plans to extract more plutonium for use in nuclear weapons.
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New sanctions target North Korea

Tuesday, September 19th 2006, 8:56
related countries: Japan

Japan and Australia put new financial sanctions on North Korea, pressing the secretive state over its missile tests.
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UN chief race gathers pace

Friday, September 15th 2006, 0:40

A straw poll at the UN puts South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon ahead in the race to succeed Kofi Annan.
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US 'committed' to N Korea talks

Thursday, September 14th 2006, 19:52
related countries: United States

US President George W Bush says he is committed to reviving talks with North Korea over its nuclear programme.
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US warns N Korea on nuclear test

Monday, September 11th 2006, 7:33
related countries: United States

A senior US diplomat warns North Korea against a nuclear test, saying that it would be a "provocative" act.
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Japan launches new spy satellite

Monday, September 11th 2006, 6:50
related countries: Japan

Japan launches a rocket carrying its third spy satellite, increasing its ability to monitor North Korea.
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US move to restart N Korea talks

Tuesday, September 5th 2006, 11:21
related countries: China, United States

A top US envoy visits China to discuss reviving stalled talks on North Korea's nuclear programme.
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US envoy in new N Korea diplomacy

Monday, September 4th 2006, 13:08
related countries: Japan, United States

A senior US envoy arrives in Japan in a fresh bid to revive stalled talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
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N Korea accuses US over missiles

Saturday, September 2nd 2006, 7:26
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

North Korea accuses the US of "threatening war" after Washington carries out a test of its missile defence system.
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Thai court convicts North Koreans

Thursday, August 24th 2006, 14:31
related countries: Thailand

A large group of North Korean asylum seekers is convicted of illegal entry into Thailand.
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Seoul warns North Korea on test

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006, 8:55
related countries: South Korea

South Korea's foreign minister warns North Korea a nuclear test would pose a serious international threat.
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N Korea slams US-South drills

Tuesday, August 22nd 2006, 6:13
related countries: United States

North Korea threatens to take pre-emptive action in response to US-South Korean military exercises.
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South Korean flood aid for North

Sunday, August 20th 2006, 8:50
related countries: South Korea

South Korea's government pledges 100,000 tons of rice and construction material to flood-ravaged North Korea.
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North Korea to accept UN food aid

Friday, August 18th 2006, 12:26

North Korea agrees to accept emergency food aid following heavy flooding in the country in July.
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Koizumi shrine visit stokes anger

Tuesday, August 15th 2006, 4:49
related countries: Japan
related places: Yasukuni

Japan's PM Junichiro Koizumi defies regional protests to visit the controversial Yasukuni shrine.
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North Korea flooding 'kills 549'

Monday, August 7th 2006, 6:21
related places: Pyongyang

At least 549 people died and 295 are missing from recent flooding in North Korea, a pro-Pyongyang daily says.
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Trawler safe after pirate ordeal

Sunday, August 6th 2006, 4:40
related countries: Kenya, Somalia

A South Korean boat with 25 crew members seized by pirates off Somalia in April arrives safely in Kenya.
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US slaps 'WMD' sanctions on firms

Friday, August 4th 2006, 20:42
related countries: Cuba, Iran, Russia, United States

The US imposes sanctions on arms firms from Russia, North Korea, India and Cuba for allegedly trading with Iran.
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Kabul to deport Korean Christians

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 19:07
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghanistan says it will deport hundreds of South Korean evangelical Christians amid fears for their safety.
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S Korean man jailed for slashing

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 6:43

A man who attacked South Korean opposition leader Park Geun-hye during an election rally is jailed for 11 years.
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N and S Korean guards trade shots

Tuesday, August 1st 2006, 6:43

North and South Korean troops exchange shots across their border for the first time in nearly a year.
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N Korea cancels gymnastics gala

Saturday, July 29th 2006, 22:21

North Korea cancels a massive festival featuring thousands of gymnasts and soldiers because of flooding.
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