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US considering putting North Korea back on terror sponsor list with Iran, Syria and Sudan
Reinstating North Korea on the terror list is expected to put greater pressure on the regime and push it towards nuclear disarmament.
North Korea rubbishes report of nuclear test site tunnel collapse and slams Japan
Pyongyang denies one of the tunnels at the Punggye-ri collapsed after speculation emerged saying up to 200 North Korean workers were killed.
North Korea accuses US of conducting nuclear strike rehearsal as B-1B bombers buzz Korean peninsula
The US Air Force flies 2 strategic bombers over the volatile Korean peninsula region just ahead of President Donald Trump's Asia tour.
China 'has caught two of the North Korean assassins sent to kill Kim Jong-un's nephew'
Seven assassins were reportedly sent to China to kill Kim Jong-un's nephew, Kim Han-sol, whose father Kim Jong-nam was allegedly killed with nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur airport.
NATO warns North Korea it can combat 'any aggression' triggered by nuclear missile tests
NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg warned it had the "capabilities and resolve to respond to any aggression" meted out by North Korea.
South Korean spy agency detects 'active movement' in North Korea's missile facility
Seoul's top intelligence agency hints the hermit kingdom of North Korea could carry out either a nuclear test or a missile launch.
Inside North Korea: Top defector describes how to deal with the Kim regime
Former deputy ambassador to the United Kingdon, Thae Yong-ho gave evidence to US lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Kim Jong-Un was a 'hidden boy' whose own grandfather was unaware of his existence
Former deputy ambassador to the UK, Thae Yong-ho said Kim Jong-Un was a "hidden boy" now trying to lie to North Koreans about his upbringing.
North Korea blasts 'nuclear war maniac' Trump ahead of his Asia trip
The US president is set to begin his 12-day Asia tour from Japan on Sunday, 5 November. He will be visiting nations such as South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines.
North Korea nuclear site tunnel collapse 'kills more than 200 people' – report
An unverified report from a Japanese media outlet says one of the tunnels at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site collapsed, killing 200 North Korea workers.
North Korea calls Wannacry allegations a 'wicked attempt' to tighten sanctions, denies involvement
Days after the British government pointed out North Korea was behind Wannacry, the reclusive regime has come out denying all allegations.
South Korea says President Moon Jae-In will hold summit talks with China's Xi Jinping
President Moon Jae-in and Xi will talk on the sidelines of an annual regional forum in Vietnam next week.
North Korea vows to launch more satellites despite international opposition
The Kim Jong-un regime is widely suspected to be covertly using its satellite programme to develop its ballistic missile operations.
US nuclear-capable bomber buzzes over Pacific skies ahead of Trump's Asia visit
The B-2 Spirit, one of the deadliest weapons in the US Air Force, was sent as Washington's message in reaffirming its commitment to the allies in the region.
Kim Jong-un ditches nuclear warmongering for trip to nail varnish factory with First Lady Ri Sol-ju
Kim Jong-un was photographed at the production plant in Pyongyang alongside wife Ri Sol-ju who encouraged North Korean women to be 'more beautiful', the state's news agency said.
North Korea accuses Abe of whipping up anti-Pyongyang hysteria to win election
North Korea accuses "sinister and crafty Japanese reactionaries" of "smear campaign" and resorting to "trite tricks".
Damning report finds 'basic IT security' could have stopped NHS WannaCry cyberattack
The National Audit Office (NAO) led an investigation into NHS response to the cyberattack, one of the largest to hit the healthcare service.
James Mattis insists Trump administration does not seek war with North Korea
The US Secretary of Defense said "our goal is not war" as he visited the heavily-fortified inter-Korean border.
North Korea repeats threat of nuclear detonation over the Pacific
Senior North Korean diplomat warns the threat of a nuclear test above the Pacific Ocean should be taken "literally".
Kim Jong-un congratulates Xi Jinping for cementing his grip on Chinese communist party
North Korean leader's personal message comes after the Chinese president was elevated as the party chief to lead the communist country for another five years.
2 more US aircraft carriers join USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific ahead of Trump's East Asia visit
The presence of three aircraft carriers in the region would send a strong message to North Korea as well as its ally China, defence experts said.
Even after 43 years, Sweden awaits payment from North Korea for 1,000 Volvo cars
North Korea bought the Volvo 144 model cars in 1974 some of which are still running as taxis.
Why Japan's Shinzo Abe coasted to an election victory despite being far from popular
The incumbent ran on predictable platform in unpredictable times and prevailed despite his ambition to change the constitution few have an appetite for.
US, Japan and South Korea hold anti-missile drill amid North Korea threats
Computer-simulated missile targets will be detected and tracked by ships during the two-day trilateral exercise.
US Air Force preparing to put nuclear bombers on high alert amid repeated North Korea threats
General David Goldfein, Air Force chief of staff, said they were yet to receive alert orders, but were ensuring they were prepared for it.
Watch North Korea's 'Kim Jong-un' take Manhattan
A new video from YouTube comedian QPark showed New Yorkers' reactions to seeing the nuclear-hungry supreme leader wandering through the city.
Japan's Shinzo Abe clinches two-third majority and promises to 'deal firmly' with North Korea
Prime Minister Abe's ruling coalition secures a resounding victory in snap polls, giving the bloc a supermajority in the lower house.
Japan election exit polls point to thumping victory for PM Shinzo Abe's coalition
Exit polls, including one by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, predict that a challenge by Tokyo's populist governor Yuriko Koike has failed.
Shinzo Abe's party heading for likely victory as Japan votes in snap election
Media polls have indicated voters are passively choosing Abe's government despite its railroading of unfavorable bills and cronyism scandals.
Japan lodges diplomatic protest in response to South Korea's plans to install military units on disputed islets
The rocky islets – located in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea – are at the centre of the dispute.