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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”

Japanese newspaper says North Korea staged a "a reporting battle" with the launch

December rocket launch was part of “information battle”
Rob York
Rob York May 12, 2013
Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August

Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August

“Obama can't do s**t. I don't know why he won't go talk to him."

Rodman to discuss Kenneth Bae with Kim Jong Un in August
Nate Thayer
Nate Thayer May 11, 2013
Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”

KCNA also lists "propaganda materials" held by Bae, including National Geographic film

Kenneth Bae was arrested for plotting “Operation Jericho”
James Pearson
James Pearson May 10, 2013
Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award

Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award

Traffic warden said to protect "leader" in a "death-defying...unexpected" situation

Pyongyang traffic girl given mystery hero award
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 9, 2013
In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North

In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North

"A world without nuclear weapons must start on the Korean Peninsula" – Park

In Congress, Park calls for end to ‘vicious circle’ with North
Andrew Kwon
Andrew Kwon May 9, 2013
Presidents Obama, Park, issue stern warnings to North Korea

Presidents Obama, Park, issue stern warnings to North Korea

"The days when North Korea could create a crisis and elicit concessions are over"

Presidents Obama, Park, issue stern warnings to North Korea
Andrew Kwon
Andrew Kwon May 7, 2013
Dennis Rodman calls for release of American prisoner in N. Korea

Dennis Rodman calls for release of American prisoner in N. Korea

Rodman uses Twitter to call for release of Kenneth Bae

Dennis Rodman calls for release of American prisoner in N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 7, 2013
U.S. sees no special help to North Korea from Chinese military

U.S. sees no special help to North Korea from Chinese military

Information came as DOD published its annual report on military and security developments involving China

U.S. sees no special help to North Korea from Chinese military
Martyn Williams
Martyn Williams May 7, 2013
Detained American was missionary dispatched to China

Detained American was missionary dispatched to China

“I knew that Jesus wanted me to be a ‘channel’ to the North”

Detained American was missionary dispatched to China
James Pearson
James Pearson May 6, 2013
North Korea responds to ‘Anonymous’ hacking incident

North Korea responds to ‘Anonymous’ hacking incident

Cartoon suggests that South Korean government involved in Anonymous Korea attacks

North Korea responds to ‘Anonymous’ hacking incident
Yeseul Loaiza
Yeseul Loaiza May 6, 2013