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Kim Jong Un inspects frontline DMZ unit, metres from South
Kim visits observation post overlooking South Korea in first border visit since tensions relaxed
Russia speaks out against foreign military presence in Korea
"Pumping the region with new weapons obviously goes beyond neutralizing the threat North Korean can pose"
North Korea criticizes U.S. missile test, drones, exercises
Roundup of recent North Korean media coverage of U.S. military moves in East Asia
Sino-NK relations enter ‘new era’ as Choe offers talks
Hints towards dialogue already welcomed by Japanese cabinet secretary
New KPA chief hints at unprecedented military shake-up
Under 17 years of Kim Jong Il, there were 3 Army Ministers. Under Kim Jong Un, there have been 4.
Kim Jong Un sends Choe Ryong Hae as ‘special envoy’ to China
Choe has Kim Jong Un's ear, and has become significantly more prominent under his rule
Owner of captured fishing boat speaks out on Chinese internet
Translation of fisherman's online posts from last two days shows interesting developments in hostage case
North Korea criticizes U.S. nuclear-capable ICBM tests
North Korea launched several short-range rockets this weekend, but the U.S. is about to test an 8000-mile range ICBM
Beijing pressures Pyongyang on Fishermen after online campaign
"I saw a patrol boat take Liaoning 25222 in the direction of North Korean territorial waters"
The Kenneth Bae story: in his own words
Full translated transcript of Bae's 2009 sermon that details his missionary work in North Korea