North Korea threatens to respond harshly to UN sanctions
The United States has called the UN Security Council to vote on a draft proposal to impose tough sanctions against North Korea.
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Kim Jong-un’s half-brother assassinated in Malaysia, according to South Korean media
Officials in Seoul and Kuala Lumpur could not confirm the death of Kim Jong-Nam, once seen as heir apparent in the North.
Kim Jong-un impersonators: A life of luxury
Now professional Kim impersonators are cropping up at football games, college campuses and even political protests and rallies.
Big Brother capitalism for North Korea
The country’s economy is being liberalised but Kim Jong-un won’t tolerate political reforms.
Kim’s cruelty blows the world away
But, more importantly, how much more will the top brass of North Korea tolerate?
Free speech hailed as viewers flock to ‘The Interview’
Lauded by moviegoers who champion free speech, the fictional account of two talk show hosts plotting to kill Kim Jong-un was sold out in theatres.
‘The Interview’ released on YouTube, other digital platforms
Sony has debuted the movie online after hackers threatened its release, making it available on YouTube before screenings at 320 independent theatres.
China says no proof N Korea hacked Sony
China says there is no proof North Korea was behind the Sony cyber attack, and Pyongyang says it will retaliate against the US mainland if need be.
Kim Jong-Un back in public, says state media
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un, who has been out of the public eye since September, has reappeared in public, according to state media.
Kim Jong-Un pulls disappearing act, not seen in a month
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un has not been seen since September, fuelling speculation that he’s disappeared due to ill health.
Rodman sings to N Korea leader
Dennis Rodman has led a group singing of "Happy Birthday" to Kim Jong-Un after causing an outcry over comments made about a captured US missionary.
North Korean leader says purge was a cleansing of ‘filth’
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has made reference to the execution of his uncle in a New Year’s address, saying the ruling party became stronger.
World waits as Pyongyang moves ahead with nuclear programme
With talks stalled, Pyongyang is said to have doubled its uranium enrichment capacity.
Kim Jong-Un a ‘good dad’, says Rodman
North Korea’s leader has a baby daughter named Ju-Ae, according to former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who says the supreme ruler is a "good dad".
Dennis Rodman back from North Korea, without jailed American
Former US basketball star Dennis Rodman has returned from his second visit to North Korea where he again met the country’s leader Kim Jong-un.
Rodman asks Kim Jong-Un to release latest detained American
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is tapping his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to ask for the release of Korean-American Kenneth Bae.
Another kind of N-word
Just because the North Korean culture is so utterly alien to much of the West does not mean it’s okay to caricature Kim Jong-un, writes Chris Roper.
North Korea warns it will set the gears of war in motion
North Korea has warned that the Korean Peninsula was entering "a state of war" and it would deal with South Korea according to "wartime regulations".
Kim Jong-un warns troops of possible war with South Korea
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un has urged troops to be on alert for a potential war, media reported, in its latest response following UN sanctions.
N Korea leader hopes Rodman’s visit will ease US tensions
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is said to have declared that he hoped Dennis Rodman’s visit would break the ice between the US and North Korea.
North Korea conducts nuclear test, drawing new sanctions
North Korea has conducted its third nuclear test in defiance of UN resolutions, angering the US and Japan and prompting China to call for calm.
UN condemns North Korea’s third nuclear test
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has condemned North Korea’s nuclear test, saying it is a "grave violation" of UN Security Council resolutions.
Kim Jong-un seeks end to confrontation with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to confrontation between the two Koreas in a surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media.
Kim Jong-Un keeps the world guessing
One year after the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, little seems to have changed in the country he bequeathed to his son, Kim Jong-Un.
North Korea announces Kim Jong-un’s marriage
North Korean state media has confirmed that its new leader Kim Jong-un is married and named his wife as Ri Sol-ju.
Kim Jong-un marshals power in North Korea
Kim Jong-un has been made "Marshal" of North Korea, a title previously held by his late father, as the young successor tightens his grip on power.
Kim Jong-un purges North Korea’s former elite
North Korea’s ruling party has removed a top military official close to the centre of power, suggesting Kim Jong-un may be purging the ruling elite.
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Despite rocket fiasco, North Korea’s Kim lauds military
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un delivered his first major public speech, calling for a push to "final victory" despite a failed rocket launch.
North Korea’s failure to launch
North Korea has admitted its much hyped long-range rocket failed to deliver a satellite into orbit, dealing a blow to the reclusive state.
US and China agree to coordinated response to N Korea
The US and China have agreed to coordinate their response if North Korea goes through with a planned rocket launch next month.
Cancel rocket launch, Obama tells North Korea
Barack Obama has urged North Korea to cancel a planned rocket launch, warning the regime it had nothing to gain from ‘threats or provocations’.
Obama urges China to rein in North Korea
US President Barack Obama has urged China to use its influence to stop North Korea’s "bad behaviour" in a nuclear standoff with the West.
