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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 | |
| Apr.23 |
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Kim Jong-un's 'bitter sorrow' as bus crash kills Chinese tourists |
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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
| 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
| Jan.4 |
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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 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
An elite soldier stationed at the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone made a bold bolt for freedom Monday, defecting to South Korea despite getting...
| Nov.7 |
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Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'. South Korea
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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.4 |
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Korea nuclear crisis: US seeks tough UN approach |
| Sep.3 |
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S Korea holds drill simulating attack on nuclear site to warn North Korea |
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North Korea threat: Mattis warns of 'massive military response' |
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| Aug.29 |
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North Korea: 'Japan missile was first step in Pacific operation' |
| 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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| 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 | |
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| 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.7 |
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North Korea 'will not use nuclear weapons' unless threatened |
| May.5 |
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North Korea begins rare party gathering
| Apr.28 |
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US man Kim Dong-chul jailed for spying in North Korea |
| Mar.15 |
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US student Otto Warmbier given hard labour in North Korea |
| Mar.6 |
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North Korea threatens US and S Korea with nuclear strikes |
| Mar.2 |
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UN imposes tough North Korea sanctions UN Security Council: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea
| 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
| Oct.10 |
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North Korea holds huge parades for 70th anniversary |
| Aug.24 |
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South and North Korea agree deal to reduce tensions |
| 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
| 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
| Feb.19 |
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Two Koreas hold family reunions
| 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
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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 security'
| Apr.5 |
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N Korea in foreign embassy warning
| 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 has said it is entering a 'state of war' with South Korea in its latest escalation of rhetoric against its southern neighbour and the US
| Mar.28 |
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N Korea 'readies rocket force' |
| Mar.7 |
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N Korea ends peace pacts with South
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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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| Jul.15 |
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North Korea military head removed |
| 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 has hailed late leader Kim Jong-il's son, Kim Jong-un, as 'supreme leader of the party, state and army'
| Dec.28 |
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Kim Jong-il state funeral held in N. Korea
North Korea has begun two days of funeral services for late leader Kim Jong-il with a huge procession in the capital, Pyongyang
| 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 Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, state-run television in an emotional statement has announced. The announcer, wearing black, said he had died of physical and mental over-work. He has been the dictator of the communist country since the death of his father Kim ... | |
| 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' |
| 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.23 |
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S. Korea suspends trade with N. Korea |
| May.19 |
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N. Korea responsible for sinking warship. South Korea
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| Aug.22 |
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S Korean head meets North envoys |
| Aug.4 |
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N. Korean leader pardons U.S. journalists President Kim Jong Il has pardoned and ordered the release of two U.S. journalists after Bill Clinton met with top North Korean officials
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Bill Clinton meets with N. Korea leader |
| Jun.12 |
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U.N. tightens sanctions on 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
| Apr.23 |
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US women 'face North Korea trial' |
| Jan.29 |
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North Korea tears up agreements |
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| Oct.11 |
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U.S. takes North Korea off terror list. Washington
| Sep.24 |
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Nuclear plant seals removed
| Sep.9 |
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Kim missing from parade
There is growing speculation about the health of Kim Jong-il, 66, after he failed to attend a huge martial parade in Pyongyang
| Jun.26 |
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N. Korea releases details of nucl. Program |
| Apr.24 |
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Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
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| Oct.3 |
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Korean leaders sign declaration |
| Oct.1 |
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President Roh crossed Demilitarized Zone
| Jun.23 |
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NK gets hands on frozen millions |
| Jun.16 |
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Atomic inspectors can return |
| Feb.19 |
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North Korea to give up nuclear program |
| Feb.13 |
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N. Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament |
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| Dec.22 |
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Six-party talks end, no agreement |
| Oct.31 |
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N. Korea agrees to return to nuclear talks |
| 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.9 |
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Outcry at N Korea 'nuclear test' |
| 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 |
| Jul.5 |
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Outcry over N Korea missile test |
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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
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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
before year 2000
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| Jul. 8, 1994 |
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Death of Kim Il-sung 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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2007 |
| Jun.23 |
NK gets hands on frozen millions |
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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' |
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2016 |
| May.5 |
North Korea begins rare party gathering
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2015 |
| Oct.10 |
North Korea holds huge parades for 70th anniversary |
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2017 |
| Nov.7 |
Donald Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'. South Korea
| Sep.3 |
S Korea holds drill simulating attack on nuclear site to warn North Korea |
| Aug.29 |
North Korea: 'Japan missile was first step in Pacific operation' |
| 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 |
2016 |
| Mar.6 |
North Korea threatens US and S Korea with nuclear strikes |
2013 |
| Apr.9 |
South Korea raises alert level |
| Apr.5 |
N Korea in foreign embassy warning
| 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. South Korea
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2017 |
| Nov.13 |
North Korean soldier is shot while defecting across DMZ
An elite soldier stationed at the heavily guarded Demilitarized Zone made a bold bolt for freedom Monday, defecting to South Korea despite getting...
| Mar.6 |
Malaysia and N Korea in tit-for-tax exit bans
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2015 |
| Aug.24 |
South and North Korea agree deal to reduce tensions |
2009 |
| Jan.29 |
North Korea tears up agreements |
2007 |
| Oct.3 |
Korean leaders sign declaration |
2000 |
| Jun.15 |
Presidents of Koreas sign peace accord
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2018 |
| Apr.26 |
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 | |
| Apr.23 |
Kim Jong-un's 'bitter sorrow' as bus crash kills Chinese tourists |
| 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
2014 |
| Jan.8 |
Rodman sings Happy Birthday to Kim
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
2009 |
| Aug.22 |
S Korean head meets North envoys |
| Aug.4 |
Bill Clinton meets with N. Korea leader |
2007 |
| Oct.1 |
President Roh crossed Demilitarized Zone
2002 |
| Sep.16 |
Japan, North Korea historic meeting |
2001 |
| Aug.4 |
Putin meets Kim Jong Il |
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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'
2016 |
| Apr.28 |
US man Kim Dong-chul jailed for spying in North Korea |
| Mar.15 |
US student Otto Warmbier given hard labour in North Korea |
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
| 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 President Kim Jong Il has pardoned and ordered the release of two U.S. journalists after Bill Clinton met with top North Korean officials
| Jun.7 |
Reporters get 12-year terms in N. Korea
| Apr.23 |
US women 'face North Korea trial' |
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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 |
2006 |
| Dec.22 |
Six-party talks end, no agreement |
2005 |
| Sep.18 |
Agreement in N. Korea talks |
| Feb.9 |
N. Korea Admits to Nukes, Out of Talks
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: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution significantly expanding international sanctions against North Korea
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 |
2010 |
| May.23 |
S. Korea suspends trade with N. Korea |
2009 |
| Jun.12 |
U.N. tightens sanctions on North Korea |
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
| Jan.1 |
Kim Jong Un offers rare olive branch to South 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
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 has hailed late leader Kim Jong-il's son, Kim Jong-un, as 'supreme leader of the party, state and army'
2010 |
| Oct.9 |
N. Korea leader, son make appearance
| Sep.27 |
N Korean leader's son 'promoted'
2008 |
| Sep.9 |
Kim missing from parade
There is growing speculation about the health of Kim Jong-il, 66, after he failed to attend a huge martial parade in Pyongyang
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2012 |
| Mar.15 |
North Korea to launch satellite |
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2017 |
| Sep.4 |
Korea nuclear crisis: US seeks tough UN approach |
| Sep.3 |
North Korea threat: Mattis warns of 'massive military response' |
2016 |
| May.7 |
North Korea 'will not use nuclear weapons' unless threatened |
| 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 |
2011 |
| Aug.24 |
Kim Jong-il in rare Russia talks |
2008 |
| Sep.24 |
Nuclear plant seals removed
| Jun.26 |
N. Korea releases details of nucl. Program |
| Apr.24 |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
2007 |
| Feb.19 |
North Korea to give up nuclear program |
| Feb.13 |
N. Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament |
2006 |
| Oct.31 |
N. Korea agrees to return to nuclear talks |
| 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 has begun two days of funeral services for late leader Kim Jong-il with a huge procession in the capital, Pyongyang
| Dec.27 |
Mourners fill Pyongyang streets for Kim |
| Dec.18 |
N Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies 
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, state-run television in an emotional statement has announced. The announcer, wearing black, said he had died of physical and mental over-work. He has been the dictator of the communist country since the death of his father Kim ... | |
1994 |
| Jul. 8, 1994 |
Death of Kim Il-sung 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 | |