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U.S. citizen detained in N.Korea unveiled during interview

U.S. citizen detained in N.Korea unveiled during interview

Kim, independent pastor originally from S.Korea, admits spying activity for Seoul

U.S. citizen detained in N.Korea unveiled during interview
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi January 12, 2016
Jailed pastor interviewed in N.Korea, family plead for action

Jailed pastor interviewed in N.Korea, family plead for action

Holding hostages is Pyongyang's typical way of negotiating with foreign nations, says expert

Jailed pastor interviewed in N.Korea, family plead for action
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 12, 2016
Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations

Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations

South Korea, U.S. and Japan look to boost cooperation on North Korea after nuclear test

Seoul, Tokyo agree to dramatic changes in defense relations
Jiwon Song January 11, 2016
Numbers of South Koreans at the KIC limited again

Numbers of South Koreans at the KIC limited again

Company owners say the atmosphere at the complex seems normal

Numbers of South Koreans at the KIC limited again
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi January 11, 2016
North Korean Christians call for peace

North Korean Christians call for peace

Article urges Christians on the Korean Peninsula to follow Kim Jong Un's path towards unification

North Korean Christians call for peace
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 11, 2016
U.S. flies B-52 bomber in response to N. Korean nuke test

U.S. flies B-52 bomber in response to N. Korean nuke test

Dispatching of strategic bomber a show of force, resolve by U.S., South Korea

U.S. flies B-52 bomber in response to N. Korean nuke test
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 10, 2016
N. Korea says situation on the ‘brink of war’

N. Korea says situation on the ‘brink of war’

DPRK official says South's propaganda broadcasts and movement of military assets to blame

N. Korea says situation on the ‘brink of war’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2016
Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test

Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test

Sanctions reboot, tightened security policies and improved chances of LDP electoral victories seen

Japan promises ‘firm action’ following N.Korea’s nuke test
Jiwon Song January 8, 2016
Updated analysis says N. Korean test 4.85 on Richter scale

Updated analysis says N. Korean test 4.85 on Richter scale

CTBTO report also says 2016 test was within 670 meters of previous event three years ago

Updated analysis says N. Korean test 4.85 on Richter scale
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne January 8, 2016
Mobile loudspeakers to be installed at border, S. Korea says

Mobile loudspeakers to be installed at border, S. Korea says

Residents of area have expressed fear of North Korean bombardment as consequence of broadcasts

Mobile loudspeakers to be installed at border, S. Korea says
JH Ahn
JH Ahn January 8, 2016