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U.S. detects two attempted missile launches in North Korea

U.S. detects two attempted missile launches in North Korea

Initial South Korean media reports referenced only one attempted missile launch

U.S. detects two attempted missile launches in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 28, 2016
North Korean food production declines in 2015: FAO

North Korean food production declines in 2015: FAO

The 9 percent drop is the first time estimated food production has fallen since 2010

North Korean food production declines in 2015: FAO
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 28, 2016
Parents of N.Korean defector demand repatriation

Parents of N.Korean defector demand repatriation

Parents insist daughter would never 'betray' the party, claim abduction by South Korean intelligence

Parents of N.Korean defector demand repatriation
JH Ahn
JH Ahn April 28, 2016
Xi Jinping vows complete implementation of UN resolution against N.Korea

Xi Jinping vows complete implementation of UN resolution against N.Korea

Beijing and Seoul gear up preparations in the event of Pyongyang's possible fifth nuclear test

Xi Jinping vows complete implementation of UN resolution against N.Korea
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 28, 2016
N.Korea attempts another mid-range missile launch: Yonhap

N.Korea attempts another mid-range missile launch: Yonhap

Military sources speculate attempt was Musudan missile, however the test reportedly failed

N.Korea attempts another mid-range missile launch: Yonhap
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 28, 2016
Park warns of unification ‘by N.Korea’ without textbook changes

Park warns of unification ‘by N.Korea’ without textbook changes

South Korean president says current textbooks legitimate N.Korea, hinder national pride

Park warns of unification ‘by N.Korea’ without textbook changes
Jiwon Song April 27, 2016
Economic focus for Congress, but more provocations coming: Cha

Economic focus for Congress, but more provocations coming: Cha

N.Korea will boast about nuclear ability for regime legitimation, state recognition

Economic focus for Congress, but more provocations coming: Cha
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 27, 2016
N. Korea not one the most sanctioned countries – Campbell

N. Korea not one the most sanctioned countries – Campbell

Further sanctions would involve organizations in China

N. Korea not one the most sanctioned countries – Campbell
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 26, 2016
North Korean diplomat in Nepal in drink driving accident

North Korean diplomat in Nepal in drink driving accident

Only minor injuries, property damage suffered by local doctor riding on motorbike to hospital

North Korean diplomat in Nepal in drink driving accident
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 26, 2016
White paper says gaps found between law, reality in N.Korea

White paper says gaps found between law, reality in N.Korea

While some human rights situations have improved, public executions continue

White paper says gaps found between law, reality in N.Korea
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi April 26, 2016