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North Korea: ‘prepare to attack the US’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un tells generals to prepare for an attack on the US, according to state media, after American stealth bombers flew over the Korean peninsula.
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Rodman in Rome ‘to support’ new Pope
Ahead of the naming of the new Pope, Jon Snow caught up with basketballer Dennis Rodman, in Rome for the papal ceremony and fresh from meeting his friend, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un.
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Amnesty says North Korea extending prison camps
New satellite images show North Korea is extending the size of its prison camps and mistreating its own people on a massive scale under Kim Jong-un, a new report by Amnesty claims.
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China falls for Kim Jong-un ‘sexiest man’ spoof
China’s Communist party newspaper hails a report by The Onion naming North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as the “sexiest man alive” – which was actually a spoof.
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North Korea at standstill for Kim Jong-il’s memorial service
Following scenes of public grief at his funeral, thousands of North Koreans mark the memorial service for Kim Jong-il on Thursday in scenes of sombre silence.
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Snow and tears at Kim Jong-il’s funeral
North Korea stages a huge funeral for former leader Kim Jong-il, as his people take to the streets once more to pay their respects to the “dear leader”.
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North Koreans mourn Kim Jong-il’s death
Residents of North Korea are mourning the death of their “dear leader”, Kim Jong-il, after the 69-year-old suffered a heart attack on a train at the weekend.
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North Korea threatens South with retaliatory strike
North Korea says it will attack its southern neighbour if South Korea goes ahead with a live-firing drill on the disputed maritime border.
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China ‘contemplates reunified Korea’
New documents released by Wikileaks suggest there has been a major shift in China’s position on North Korea, with cables appearing to show it is ready to accept reunification with the South.
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South Korea: ‘Attack was crime against humanity’
South Korea’s President brands North Korea’s artillery attack on a west coast island a “crime against humanity,” and vows to retaliate against any further aggression from the North.
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South Korea military exercises puts region on ‘brink of war’
North Korea warns impending military exercises by South Korea and the US is pushing the region towards war. John Sparks is in the South Korean capital, Seoul.
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Korea tensions: decisive action or a peaceful solution?
As South Korea bolsters its military forces amid tensions with the North, Chatham House Asia expert Dr John Swenson-Wright looks at the risky strategies ahead if a US-backed deterrence fails.
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More bodies found following North Korea shelling
The US has sent one of its aircraft carriers to South Korean waters today, in a show of solidarity after the artillery attack by North Korea on its southern neighbour.
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North Korea artillery fire hits South Korea island
South Korean soldiers are killed after North Korea fires dozens of artillery shells across its maritime border prompting a return of fire. Lindsey Hilsum asks whether it shows a change in policy.
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North Korea parade paves way for Kim Jong-un
North Korea’s leader-in-waiting Kim Jong-un has made his public debut during a massive show of the country’s military strength – featuring tanks, missiles and goose-stepping troops.