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N. Korea releases further submarine launch footage

N. Korea releases further submarine launch footage

The short video shows Kim Jong Un watching the launch from nearby boat

N. Korea releases further submarine launch footage
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2015
North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test

North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test

KPA claims ROK missile test justifies self-defense measures, says its missiles not for use on peninsula

North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 5, 2015
North Korea blocks South’s entry into railway group

North Korea blocks South’s entry into railway group

Thursday's vote marks second time Pyongyang has obstructed Seoul's OSJD membership bid

North Korea blocks South’s entry into railway group
Rob York
Rob York June 5, 2015
Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1
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Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1

Bilateral imports, exports apparently down in first quarter 2015 despite cooperation

Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2015
North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare

North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare

NDC urges immediate U.S troops withdrawal from ROK, international prosecution

North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 3, 2015
N. Korea releases posters for anti-drought campaign

N. Korea releases posters for anti-drought campaign

Campaign comes during continuing low levels of low rainfall, sparking food concerns

N. Korea releases posters for anti-drought campaign
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 3, 2015
U.S.-ROK outline four principles to counter NK asymmetric threat

U.S.-ROK outline four principles to counter NK asymmetric threat

Principles established amid North Korea's ongoing development of its ballistic missile programme

U.S.-ROK outline four principles to counter NK asymmetric threat
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 3, 2015
North Korea’s new tech: hybrid tablets and ‘iMacs’

North Korea’s new tech: hybrid tablets and ‘iMacs’

Photos and video from Pyongyang's Spring trade fair show new tablets, hybrids and iMac copies

North Korea’s new tech: hybrid tablets and ‘iMacs’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 2, 2015
Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history

Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history

Exceptionally long, large-scale project near Kaesong Industrial Complex continues excavations started in 2007

Inter-Korean excavation project aims at common awareness of history
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 2, 2015
N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately

N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately

Both sides agreed on holding event together in Seoul from June 14, North argues South is being too passive

N.Korea suggested holding 6.15 event seperately
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi June 2, 2015