North Korea
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UN Chief hails Kim Jong Un's commitment to denuclearise Korean Peninsula
World | Sep 07, 2018, 06:42 AM ISTKim reconfirmed his firm commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, South Korean President Moon Jae-in's special envoy said in a press briefing after visiting Pyongyang on Wednesday.
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US to end suspension of military drills on Korean peninsula, says Jim Mattis
World | Aug 28, 2018, 11:33 PM IST"We took the step to suspend several of the largest military exercises as a good faith measure. We have no plans to suspend anymore", said Mattis.
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North Korea releases Japanese citizen on 'humanitarian' grounds
World | Aug 27, 2018, 04:04 PM ISTKorean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Sunday night confirmed the release of Tomoyuki Sugimoto, a Japanese who had been under investigation for an unspecified crime.
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'Trump's accusations irresponsible', reacts China on allegations of Beijing being unhelpful in disarming N Korea
World | Aug 25, 2018, 10:44 PM ISTIn a statement, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Trump's allegation was not based on facts and was "irresponsible".
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Trump calls off Pompeo's visit to N Korea, cites insufficient progress on denuclearisation efforts as reason
World | Aug 25, 2018, 03:52 PM ISTTrump's decision to call off the visit came just a day after Pompeo had announced that the newly appointed special representative for North Korea Steve Biegun and he will be traveling to North Korea next week to “make further diplomatic progress towards our objective.”
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Citing 'lack of progress' on peninsula denuclearisation, Trump asks Pompeo to cancel North Korea trip
World | Aug 25, 2018, 07:24 AM IST"In the meantime I would like to send my warmest regards and respect to Chairman Kim. I look forward to seeing him soon!," Trump said.
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No indication of North Korea abandoning nuclear programme: IAEA
World | Aug 21, 2018, 11:45 PM ISTThe UN nuclear watchdog said there were no signs the country had stopped its activities geared towards the development of atomic weaponry, instead finding indications consistent with the ongoing operation of certain radiochemical sites.
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Asian Games 2018: Two Koreas put up a united front during a glittering opening ceremony
Other Sports | Aug 18, 2018, 08:54 PM ISTKorean spectator Hwang Miri said the sight of the athletes marching together made her feel unification of the two countries was possible in her lifetime.
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North Korea working on new missiles: US spy agencies
World | Jul 31, 2018, 09:53 AM ISTNewly obtained evidence indicates that work is underway on at least one and possibly two liquid-fuelled ICBMs in Sanumdong.
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US asks North Korea to allow observers witness missile base dismantling
World | Jul 25, 2018, 09:55 AM ISTSatellite photos published on the specialised website 38 North showed that Pyongyang has begun dismantling the Sohae base.
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North Korea fulfils its promise with US, commences process to dismantle missle test
World | Jul 24, 2018, 07:14 PM ISTAccording to 38 North, the images taken from July 20-22 and published by the North Korea-focused website, showed key facilities being dismantled at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, located in the north Pyongan province, near the country's northwestern border with China.
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North Korea begins dismantling rocket launch site
World | Jul 24, 2018, 06:45 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had last month signed a deal to work towards the "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula".
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Donald Trump optimistic about prospects of North Korea's denuclearisation, says Mike Pompeo
World | Jul 21, 2018, 09:02 PM IST"President Trump remains upbeat about the prospects of denuclearisation of North Korea (DPRK). So do I, as progress is happening," said the top US diplomat.
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North Korea lashes out at US for its 'gangster-like' attitude after 'regrettable' talks with Mike Pompeo
World | Jul 07, 2018, 09:59 PM ISTThe statement from the North came just hours after Pompeo wrapped up two days of talks with senior North Korean officials without meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but with commitments for new discussions on denuclearisation and the repatriation of the remains of American soldiers killed during the Korean War.
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to leave for third North Korea trip on July 5, confirms White House
World | Jul 03, 2018, 01:28 PM ISTPompeo will visit Pyongyang for two days before heading to Tokyo to meet with South Korean and Japanese officials.
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US has plans to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program within one year, says NSA John Bolton
World | Jul 02, 2018, 08:38 AM ISTJohn Bolton said top US diplomat Mike Pompeo will be discussing that plan with North Korea in the near future.
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North-South Korea begin talks on inter-Korean railways
World | Jun 26, 2018, 10:37 AM ISTDelegations from both sides met at about 10 a.m. at the Peace House in the border village of Panmunjom, Xinhua news agency reported.
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Days after Singapore Summit, Donald Trump declares North Korea still poses 'extraordinary threat'
World | Jun 23, 2018, 06:40 AM ISTThe two sides, however, still have to negotiate the terms under which the North would give up its nukes and win relief from sanctions — a goal that has eluded US administrations for a quarter-century.
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North-South Korea agree to reunions of war-separated families
World | Jun 22, 2018, 04:51 PM ISTSeoul’s Unification Ministry said Friday the reunions will take place at North Korea’s Diamond Mountain resort from Aug. 20 to 26.
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North-South Korea discuss family reunion, humanitarian issues
World | Jun 22, 2018, 12:25 PM ISTThe meeting started at around 10 a.m. at a hotel on Mount Kumgang on the North's scenic east coast.