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US Defense Secretary to make first overseas visit to Japan and South Korea in February
Mattis was sworn into the top job at Pentagon shortly after Donald Trump's inauguration.
Divya Kishore Jan 25, 2017
Revealed: The world's most corrupt countries
Somalia is the most corrupt country in the world for the 10th year running, says Transparency International.
Shane Croucher Jan 25, 2017
Pokemon Go released in South Korea after delay due to national security concerns
"We have waited very long and worked very hard to launch Pokémon Go in South Korea," Lim Jae Boem said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 24, 2017
North Korea warns US of miseries similar to its 1968 capture of USS Pueblo if provoked
Kim Jong-un's regime issued the warning on the 49th anniversary of Pyongyang's capture of US spy ship Pueblo.
Ananya Roy Jan 24, 2017
Former British Navy chief attacks ministers over 'North Korea-style' Trident test cover-up
Admiral Lord West says the secrecy surrounding the malfunction was 'bizarre'.
Ian Silvera Jan 23, 2017
Kim Jong-un inspects military units as North Korea likely to test-launch ICBM soon – South Korea media
The test-launch might coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 19, 2017
Make packing arrangements, North Korea tells Obama in final parting shot
Outgoing president accused of creating the 'worst human rights situation' in US history in a commentary.
Romil Patel Jan 18, 2017
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un spotted limping in state media footage
Footage aired in North Korean media showed Kim relying heavily on his right leg, while taking a flight of stairs.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 18, 2017
US blacklists Kim Jong-un's younger sister Kim Yo-jong over human rights abuses and censorship
Kim Yo-jong is the vice director of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's Propaganda and Agitation Department.
Ananya Roy Jan 12, 2017
Ash Carter on North Korean missiles: If it's not threatening, won't shoot, only intercept
The outgoing defence secretary told US allies that the military is 'full speed ahead in the coming weeks and months'.
Ananya Roy Jan 11, 2017
Shooting down North Korea's ICBM must be 'plan B' for US if talks fail, says former defence chief
William Perry's comments come after warnings from incoming defence chief Ash Carter over Pyongyang's ICBM launch.
Ananya Roy Jan 10, 2017
North Korea marks Kim Jong-un's birthday on a subdued note
According to reports, the aim is to portray Kim as a 'humble leader'.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 08, 2017
South Korea slams China for opposing Thaad deployment, suspects indirect action against missile systems
Seoul summoned China's ambassador to protest against Beijing's alleged 'retaliatory measures' on the issue.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jan 06, 2017
North Korea has made 'qualitative improvements' in its nuclear and missile capabilities, warns US
US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed it was vital to put pressure on the country to suspend these programmes.
Lara Rebello Jan 06, 2017
South Korea appoints 'Twitter officer' to monitor Donald Trump's tweets
South Korean government says president-elect's tweets give 'effective insight' into his foreign policy.
Mark Piggott Jan 05, 2017
South Korea to create special military unit to eliminate Kim Jong-un if he launches nuke attack
Defence chief in Seoul said the move will be part of broader defence measures to thwart increasing nuclear threats.
Ananya Roy Jan 05, 2017
Trump ignorant and misguided on North Korea issue, Chinese dailies hit back at his tweets
The US president-elect had accused Beijing in a tweet that it was not doing enough to stop Pyongyang.
Ananya Roy Jan 04, 2017
US does not believe North Korea can 'tip' its ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads
Kim Jong-un claimed in his New Year's address that they are in the final stages of acquiring long-range missiles.
Ananya Roy Jan 04, 2017
Kim Jong-un declares North Korea is in final stages of testing long-range ballistic missile
The North Korean leader has ruled out scaling down any of its military activities in the near future.
Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 01, 2017
Kim Jong-un has ordered 340 executions, including government and military officials, in 5 years
In 2016 alone the North Korean dictator ordered the public execution of 64 people labelled as 'traitors'.
Ananya Roy Dec 30, 2016
North Korea hackers could 'paralyse' US Pacific Command control centre – report
The South Korean defence ministry estimates that rival North has around 6,800 cyber warriors.
India Ashok Dec 29, 2016
North Korea's Woolim Android tablet is a totalitarian propaganda tool that spies on its users
The tablet records screenshots of user activity which cannot be deleted.
Agamoni Ghosh Dec 28, 2016
Christmas in Kim Jong-un's North Korea means celebrating his grandmother's birthday instead of Jesus?
The reclusive regime reportedly has about 70,000 Christians imprisoned over religious or political offences.
Ananya Roy Dec 26, 2016
North Korea might develop intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting US mainland by 2020 - report
A South Korean think tank said Pyongyang has already secured a technology to miniaturise nuclear warheads.
Ananya Roy Dec 25, 2016
North Korea reportedly set to hold nuclear test during South Korea's presidential election
Pyongyang has conducted two nuclear tests in 2016 alone following those in 2006, 2009 and 2013.
Divya Kishore Dec 24, 2016
North Korea calls UN chief 'chameleon in human mask' and his presidential ambition a 'silly dream'
During his final press conference as UN chief, Ban Ki-moon had hinted he might consider running for South Korea's presidency.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Dec 23, 2016
North Korea says fresh UN sanctions 'as good as a declaration of war'
The Pyongyang foreign ministry said the US and its allies will be responsible for the 'ensuing consequences'.
Ananya Roy Dec 23, 2016
Kim Jong-un's 'special diet' for border guards leads to diarrhoea outbreak
Kim ordered special food for the soldiers "so that they would not envy a Chinese person".
Ananya Roy Dec 22, 2016
Satellite images show North Korea could be preparing for powerful missile test from submarine, US think tank says
The submarine is said to be capable of testing missiles larger than North Korea's KN-11 SLBM tested in August.
Ananya Roy Dec 21, 2016
North Korea's deputy ambassador to UK defected to escape 'tyrannical reign of terror' of Kim Jong Un
The high-profile defector says he became 'disenchanted' with Kim Jong Un regime.
Sofia Lotto Persio Dec 19, 2016
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