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Kim Yong Nam in Uganda, new security deal may result
North Korea has long-standing ties to African governments, Kampala included
Japan wants 12 abductees’ fates prioritized
Delegation from Japanese government travels to Pyongyang to discuss investigation progress
No apologies to win detained prisoners’ release: Kerry
Experts compare situation to USS Pueblo, say not apologizing makes sense
U.S., South Korea agree to delay OPCON handover
No date set for when South Korea will assume wartime control over own armed forces
Security meeting prompts talk of Japan, SK summit
Closer security ties would allow intel-sharing on N. Korea, but face public discontent
North Korea’s nuclear weapons: Will it ever use them?
Experts on proliferation weigh recent events, possible risks of miscalculation
Kim Jong Un meets gold medalists
Kim, still using a cane, congratulates winners of Asian Games, other events
N. Korea releases internal rights report in Chinese
Outreach in China part of broader effort to influence debate over human rights
Chinese step up calls for Six-Party Talks
President, foreign affairs officials suggest return to Six-Party format the day after Kim Jong Un resurfaces
Kim Kyong Hui appears in documentary
Leadership watcher says Kim Jong Un's aunt remains influential figure despite long absence, purged husband
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