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North and South Korean leaders to meet for historic summit
Map of Freedom House Demilitarized Zone South Korea The landmark meeting between President Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un will be held at Freedom House on the southern side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) | |
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un crosses into South Korea
Map of Peace House Panmunjom South Korea Kim Jong-un has become the first N. Korean leader to set foot in South Korea by crossing the military line that has divided the peninsula since 1953 | |
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Kim Jong-un's 'bitter sorrow' as bus crash kills Chinese tourists. North Korea
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| Mar.27 |
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China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit 
Beijing: After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader has visited China in Kim's first known foreign trip since taking office in 2011 | |
| Mar.26 |
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Train's arrival in Beijing raises speculation of Kim visit |
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| Feb.8 |
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Kim Jong Un watches parade of tanks, missiles and troops. North Korea
| Feb.4 |
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North Korea to send ceremonial head to South Korea
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| Jan.8 |
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North, South Korea begin rare talks at the border
Map of Panmunjom South Korea Senior officials from North and South began the rivals' first formal talks in about two years to discuss how to cooperate in next month's Olympics
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North Korea accepts Olympics talks offer, says South |
| Jan.1 |
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Kim Jong Un offers rare olive branch to South Korea North Korea: Kim Jong Un offering talks over sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics. South Korea proposes high-level talks with North
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| Dec.29 |
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South Korea seizes ship it claims transferred oil to North Korea
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| Nov.29 |
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US urges all nations to cut ties with Pyongyang |
| Nov.13 |
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North Korean soldier is shot while defecting across DMZ
| Nov.7 |
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Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us' |
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| Sep.25 |
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North Korea crisis: Washington denies 'war declared' |
| Sep.21 |
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Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme |
| Sep.11 |
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UN approves new sanctions against North Korea |
| Sep.3 |
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S Korea holds drill simulating attack on nuclear site to warn North Korea |
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| Aug.11 |
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Trump warns N Korea that US military is 'locked and loaded' |
| Aug.8 |
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North Korea says considering missile strike on Guam North Korea has said it is considering carrying out missile strikes on the US Pacific territory of Guam
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Trump threatens N Korea after they have miniaturized a nuclear warhead |
| Aug.5 |
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UN backs fresh sanctions over N. Korea missile tests |
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| Jul.16 |
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South Korea proposes rare military talks with North Korea |
| Jul.5 |
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N Korea missile: US says it will use military force 'if we must' |
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| Jun.19 |
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Otto Warmbier: US student sent home from North Korea dies
Ohio: Warmbier, 22, was serving 15 years of hard labour for attempting to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel. He had been in a coma for a year.
| Jun.13 |
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Otto Warmbier: North Korea releases jailed US student 'in coma'
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| May.9 |
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South Korea's Moon Jae-in sworn in vowing to address North |
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| Mar.9 |
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Park Geun-hye: Court ousts scandal-hit president South Korea: South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office
| Mar.7 |
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China calls on N Korea to suspend missile and nuclear tests |
| Mar.6 |
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Malaysia and N Korea in tit-for-tax exit bans
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| Feb.14 |
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Kim Jong Un's half-brother reportedly assassinated in Malaysia
Map of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Kim Jong Nam was attacked by two unidentified women who stabbed him with 'poisoned needles' at a Malaysian airport before fleeing | |
| Feb.1 |
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US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan |
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| Nov.1 |
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President Park reshuffles S Korean cabinet amid scandal South Korea: Park Geun-hye has named a new prime minister and finance minister amid a scandal that threatens to bring down her administration
| Jun.21 |
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North Korea test-fires missiles in defiance of UN sanctions |
| May.17 |
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US election: Donald Trump open to talks with N. Korea |
| May.5 |
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North Korea begins rare party gathering |
| Mar.2 |
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UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions. UN Security Council
| Jan.5 |
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North Korea announces hydrogen bomb test 
North Korea says it has successfully tested a miniaturised hydrogen bomb which, if confirmed, would be its fourth nuclear test since 2006. 5.1 magnitude quake was detected close... | |
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| Dec.29 |
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North Korea official Kim Yang-gon killed in car crash |
| Dec.28 |
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'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement
| Aug.24 |
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South and North Korea agree deal to reduce tensions |
| Aug.14 |
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Japan and South Korea mark 70 years since end of WW2 |
| May.12 |
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North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
| Apr.15 |
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South Korea remembers ferry dead |
| Mar.4 |
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US ambassador to South Korea injured in slash attack
Mark W. Lippert was slashed by a man screaming about Korean unification Thursday morning in Seoul, and his assailant was immediately detaine...
| Jan.2 |
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US sanctions North Korea over Sony |
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| Nov.18 |
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UN calls for N Korea rights probe |
| Nov.8 |
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North Korea frees detained US men Miller and Bae
| Oct.14 |
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Koreas 'hold top military talks' |
| Oct.13 |
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North Korea says leader has reappeared
| Oct.9 |
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Kim Jong-un’s absence fuels speculation about health, coup. North Korea
| Aug.13 |
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Pope Francis makes first South Korean visit in 25 years
| Feb.19 |
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Two Koreas hold family reunions. North Korea
| Feb.17 |
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U.N.: Kim could be prosecuted for crimes against humanity. UN
| Feb.4 |
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Koreas agree to family reunions |
| Jan.8 |
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Rodman sings Happy Birthday to Kim. North Korea
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| Dec.12 |
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North Korea: Leader's uncle executed
Jang Song Thaek, an uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been executed for trying to overthrow the government
| Jun.8 |
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Officials from two Koreas hold talks |
| May.1 |
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N Korea jails US man for 15 years |
| Apr.12 |
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Kerry: North Korea threats 'unacceptable' |
| Apr.9 |
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South Korea raises alert level |
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North Korea: It will be 'all-out war'
The top U.S. commander in the Pacific called North Korean violations of Security Council resolutions 'a clear and direct threat to U.S. national...
| Apr.5 |
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N Korea in foreign embassy warning. North Korea
| Apr.2 |
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North Korea blocks Kaesong access |
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North Korea to restart nuclear reactor |
| Mar.29 |
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N Korea in 'state of war' with South North Korea: North Korea has said it is entering a 'state of war' with South Korea in its latest escalation of rhetoric against its southern neighbour and...
| Mar.28 |
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N Korea 'readies rocket force' |
| Mar.7 |
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N Korea ends peace pacts with South. North Korea
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U.N. passes new North Korea sanctions UN Security Council: The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday for tougher sanctions against North Korea. China, North Korea's key ally agreed to it
| Feb.11 |
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North Korea confirms nuclear test
Pyongyang said the underground test involved a 'miniaturised' nuclear device and was carried out in a 'safe and perfect manner'
| Jan.24 |
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N Korea warns South on sanctions |
| Jan.22 |
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N Korea nuclear vow after UN acts |
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| Dec.19 |
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Park Geun-hye claims S. Korea presidential victory. South Korea
| Sep.2 |
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'Moonies' founder dies aged 92 |
| Jul.15 |
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North Korea military head removed |
| Mar.26 |
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Leaders warn over nuclear threat |
| Mar.24 |
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Obama visits tense Koreas border |
| Mar.15 |
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North Korea to launch satellite |
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| Dec.29 |
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N Korea hails Kim's son as leader. North Korea
| Dec.28 |
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Kim Jong-il state funeral held in N. Korea. North Korea
| Dec.27 |
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Mourners fill Pyongyang streets for Kim |
| Dec.25 |
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South Korean delegation enters North |
| Dec.18 |
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N Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies
North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, state-run television in an emotional statement has announced
| Aug.24 |
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Kim Jong-il in rare Russia talks |
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| Dec.23 |
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N Koreans 'ready for sacred war' |
| Nov.25 |
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South Korean defense minister resigns |
| Oct.29 |
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Korean family reunions go ahead |
| Oct.9 |
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N. Korea leader, son make appearance |
| Sep.27 |
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N Korean leader's son 'promoted' |
| Aug.26 |
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US citizen freed in North Korea by Carter |
| Aug.25 |
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Kim Jong Il making China visit |
| May.19 |
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N. Korea responsible for sinking warship |
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| Aug.4 |
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N. Korean leader pardons U.S. journalists. North Korea
| Jun.7 |
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Reporters get 12-year terms in N. Korea |
| May.26 |
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N Korea threatens military action |
| May.22 |
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Ex-S Korea leader 'kills himself'. South Korea
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| Oct.11 |
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U.S. takes North Korea off terror list |
| Sep.24 |
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Nuclear plant seals removed |
| Sep.9 |
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Kim missing from parade. North Korea
| Apr.24 |
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Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
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| Dec.19 |
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Lee set for landslide |
| Oct.1 |
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President Roh crossed Demilitarized Zone. North Korea
| Jun.16 |
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Atomic inspectors can return |
| Feb.13 |
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N. Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament |
| Jan.2 |
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New U.N. chief Ban Ki moon takes over |
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| Oct.14 |
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U.N. slaps sanctions on North Korea
UN Security Council: The Council voted unanimously to slap trade, travel and other sanctions
| Oct.13 |
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South Korean named U.N. leader UN Gen. Assembly: The General Assembly has appointed S. Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to serve as the next secretary-general
| Oct.9 |
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Outcry at N Korea 'nuclear test' |
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S Korean proposed as new UN chief |
| Oct.3 |
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North Korea said will conduct nuclear test |
| Jul.15 |
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Sec. Council votes for N. Korea sanctions |
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| Sep.18 |
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Agreement in N. Korea talks |
| Feb.9 |
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N. Korea Admits to Nukes, Out of Talks. North Korea
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| Mar.11 |
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National Assembly votes to impeach Roh |
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| Aug.28 |
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N Korea talks fail to ease tension |
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| Sep.16 |
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Japan, North Korea historic meeting |
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| Aug.4 |
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Putin meets Kim Jong Il |
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| Jun.15 |
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Presidents of Koreas sign peace accord. North Korea
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| Jul. 8, 1994 |
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Death of Kim Il-sung North Korea: North Korea did not report the death for more than 34 hours after it occurred. An official mourning period was declared from 8–17 July
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Korea renounces Japanese sovereignty Administration of the Korean people continued until Japan's defeat at the end of World War II, at which time Korea became an independent nat...
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2018 |
| Today |
North and South Korean leaders to meet for historic summit
Map of Freedom House Demilitarized Zone South Korea The landmark meeting between President Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong Un will be held at Freedom House on the southern side of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) | |
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2017 |
| May.9 |
South Korea's Moon Jae-in sworn in vowing to address North |
2012 |
| Dec.19 |
Park Geun-hye claims S. Korea presidential victory. South Korea
2007 |
| Dec.19 |
Lee set for landslide |
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2013 |
| Apr.2 |
North Korea blocks Kaesong access |
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2017 |
| Sep.25 |
North Korea crisis: Washington denies 'war declared' |
2016 |
| Nov.1 |
President Park reshuffles S Korean cabinet amid scandal South Korea: Park Geun-hye has named a new prime minister and finance minister amid a scandal that threatens to bring down her administration
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2014 |
| Aug.13 |
Pope Francis makes first South Korean visit in 25 years
2012 |
| Sep.2 |
'Moonies' founder dies aged 92 |
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2017 |
| Mar.9 |
Park Geun-hye: Court ousts scandal-hit president South Korea: South Korea's President Park Geun-hye has become the country's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office
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2016 |
| May.5 |
North Korea begins rare party gathering |
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2015 |
| Aug.14 |
Japan and South Korea mark 70 years since end of WW2 |
| Apr.15 |
South Korea remembers ferry dead |
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2017 |
| Nov.7 |
Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us' |
| Sep.3 |
S Korea holds drill simulating attack on nuclear site to warn North Korea |
| Aug.11 |
Trump warns N Korea that US military is 'locked and loaded' |
| Aug.8 |
North Korea says considering missile strike on Guam North Korea has said it is considering carrying out missile strikes on the US Pacific territory of Guam
| Aug.8 |
Trump threatens N Korea after they have miniaturized a nuclear warhead |
| Jul.5 |
N Korea missile: US says it will use military force 'if we must' |
| Mar.7 |
China calls on N Korea to suspend missile and nuclear tests |
2013 |
| Apr.9 |
South Korea raises alert level |
| Apr.5 |
N Korea in foreign embassy warning. North Korea
| Mar.28 |
N Korea 'readies rocket force' |
2010 |
| Dec.23 |
N Koreans 'ready for sacred war' |
2009 |
| May.26 |
N Korea threatens military action |
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2010 |
| May.19 |
N. Korea responsible for sinking warship |
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2017 |
| Nov.13 |
North Korean soldier is shot while defecting across DMZ
| Mar.6 |
Malaysia and N Korea in tit-for-tax exit bans
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2015 |
| Dec.28 |
'Comfort women': Japan and South Korea hail agreement
| Aug.24 |
South and North Korea agree deal to reduce tensions |
2000 |
| Jun.15 |
Presidents of Koreas sign peace accord. North Korea
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2018 |
| Yesterday |
North Korea's Kim Jong-un crosses into South Korea
Map of Peace House Panmunjom South Korea Kim Jong-un has become the first N. Korean leader to set foot in South Korea by crossing the military line that has divided the peninsula since 1953 | |
| Mon. |
Kim Jong-un's 'bitter sorrow' as bus crash kills Chinese tourists. North Korea
| Mar.27 |
China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit 
Beijing: After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader has visited China in Kim's first known foreign trip since taking office in 2011 | |
| Mar.26 |
Train's arrival in Beijing raises speculation of Kim visit |
| Feb.4 |
North Korea to send ceremonial head to South Korea
2017 |
| Feb.1 |
US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan |
2014 |
| Jan.8 |
Rodman sings Happy Birthday to Kim. North Korea
2013 |
| Apr.12 |
Kerry: North Korea threats 'unacceptable' |
2012 |
| Mar.24 |
Obama visits tense Koreas border |
2011 |
| Dec.25 |
South Korean delegation enters North |
2010 |
| Aug.26 |
US citizen freed in North Korea by Carter |
| Aug.25 |
Kim Jong Il making China visit |
2007 |
| Oct.1 |
President Roh crossed Demilitarized Zone. North Korea
2002 |
| Sep.16 |
Japan, North Korea historic meeting |
2001 |
| Aug.4 |
Putin meets Kim Jong Il |
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2015 |
| Mar.4 |
US ambassador to South Korea injured in slash attack
Mark W. Lippert was slashed by a man screaming about Korean unification Thursday morning in Seoul, and his assailant was immediately detaine...
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2017 |
| Jun.19 |
Otto Warmbier: US student sent home from North Korea dies
Ohio: Warmbier, 22, was serving 15 years of hard labour for attempting to steal a propaganda sign from a hotel. He had been in a coma for a year.
| Jun.13 |
Otto Warmbier: North Korea releases jailed US student 'in coma'
2014 |
| Nov.18 |
UN calls for N Korea rights probe |
| Nov.8 |
North Korea frees detained US men Miller and Bae
| Feb.19 |
Two Koreas hold family reunions. North Korea
| Feb.17 |
U.N.: Kim could be prosecuted for crimes against humanity. UN
| Feb.4 |
Koreas agree to family reunions |
2013 |
| May.1 |
N Korea jails US man for 15 years |
2009 |
| Aug.4 |
N. Korean leader pardons U.S. journalists. North Korea
| Jun.7 |
Reporters get 12-year terms in N. Korea |
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2018 |
| Jan.8 |
North, South Korea begin rare talks at the border
Map of Panmunjom South Korea Senior officials from North and South began the rivals' first formal talks in about two years to discuss how to cooperate in next month's Olympics
| Jan.4 |
North Korea accepts Olympics talks offer, says South |
2017 |
| Jul.16 |
South Korea proposes rare military talks with North Korea |
2016 |
| May.17 |
US election: Donald Trump open to talks with N. Korea |
2014 |
| Oct.14 |
Koreas 'hold top military talks' |
2013 |
| Jun.8 |
Officials from two Koreas hold talks |
2005 |
| Sep.18 |
Agreement in N. Korea talks |
| Feb.9 |
N. Korea Admits to Nukes, Out of Talks. North Korea
2003 |
| Aug.28 |
N Korea talks fail to ease tension |
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2017 |
| Dec.29 |
South Korea seizes ship it claims transferred oil to North Korea
| Nov.29 |
US urges all nations to cut ties with Pyongyang |
| Sep.11 |
UN approves new sanctions against North Korea |
| Aug.5 |
UN backs fresh sanctions over N. Korea missile tests |
2016 |
| Jun.21 |
North Korea test-fires missiles in defiance of UN sanctions |
| Mar.2 |
UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions. UN Security Council
2015 |
| Jan.2 |
US sanctions North Korea over Sony |
2013 |
| Mar.7 |
U.N. passes new North Korea sanctions UN Security Council: The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday for tougher sanctions against North Korea. China, North Korea's key ally agreed to it
| Jan.24 |
N Korea warns South on sanctions |
2006 |
| Oct.14 |
U.N. slaps sanctions on North Korea
UN Security Council: The Council voted unanimously to slap trade, travel and other sanctions
| Jul.15 |
Sec. Council votes for N. Korea sanctions |
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2018 |
| Feb.8 |
Kim Jong Un watches parade of tanks, missiles and troops. North Korea
| Jan.1 |
Kim Jong Un offers rare olive branch to South Korea North Korea: Kim Jong Un offering talks over sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics. South Korea proposes high-level talks with North
2017 |
| Sep.21 |
Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme |
| Feb.14 |
Kim Jong Un's half-brother reportedly assassinated in Malaysia
Map of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Kim Jong Nam was attacked by two unidentified women who stabbed him with 'poisoned needles' at a Malaysian airport before fleeing | |
2015 |
| May.12 |
North Korea Defence Chief Hyon Yong-chol 'executed' Defence Minister Hyon Yong-chol has been executed, South Korea's spy agency has told parliament, according to media reports
2014 |
| Oct.13 |
North Korea says leader has reappeared
| Oct.9 |
Kim Jong-un’s absence fuels speculation about health, coup. North Korea
2013 |
| Dec.12 |
North Korea: Leader's uncle executed
Jang Song Thaek, an uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been executed for trying to overthrow the government
2012 |
| Jul.15 |
North Korea military head removed |
2011 |
| Dec.29 |
N Korea hails Kim's son as leader. North Korea
2010 |
| Nov.25 |
South Korean defense minister resigns |
| Oct.9 |
N. Korea leader, son make appearance |
| Sep.27 |
N Korean leader's son 'promoted' |
2008 |
| Sep.9 |
Kim missing from parade. North Korea
2007 |
| Jan.2 |
New U.N. chief Ban Ki moon takes over |
2006 |
| Oct.13 |
South Korean named U.N. leader UN Gen. Assembly: The General Assembly has appointed S. Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon to serve as the next secretary-general
| Oct.9 |
S Korean proposed as new UN chief |
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2012 |
| Mar.15 |
North Korea to launch satellite |
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2016 |
| Jan.5 |
North Korea announces hydrogen bomb test 
North Korea says it has successfully tested a miniaturised hydrogen bomb which, if confirmed, would be its fourth nuclear test since 2006. 5.1 magnitude quake was detected close... | |
2013 |
| Apr.2 |
North Korea to restart nuclear reactor |
| Feb.11 |
North Korea confirms nuclear test
Pyongyang said the underground test involved a 'miniaturised' nuclear device and was carried out in a 'safe and perfect manner'
| Jan.22 |
N Korea nuclear vow after UN acts |
2012 |
| Mar.26 |
Leaders warn over nuclear threat |
2011 |
| Aug.24 |
Kim Jong-il in rare Russia talks |
2008 |
| Sep.24 |
Nuclear plant seals removed |
| Apr.24 |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
2007 |
| Feb.13 |
N. Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament |
2006 |
| Oct.9 |
Outcry at N Korea 'nuclear test' |
| Oct.3 |
North Korea said will conduct nuclear test |
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2015 |
| Dec.29 |
North Korea official Kim Yang-gon killed in car crash |
2011 |
| Dec.28 |
Kim Jong-il state funeral held in N. Korea. North Korea
| Dec.27 |
Mourners fill Pyongyang streets for Kim |
| Dec.18 |
N Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies
North Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, state-run television in an emotional statement has announced
2009 |
| May.22 |
Ex-S Korea leader 'kills himself'. South Korea
1994 |
| Jul. 8, 1994 |
Death of Kim Il-sung North Korea: North Korea did not report the death for more than 34 hours after it occurred. An official mourning period was declared from 8–17 July
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2004 |
| Mar.11 |
National Assembly votes to impeach Roh |