North Korea
Moon calls for 'peace economy' with N. Korea, slams Japan
Seoul, Aug 5 (AP/UNB)— South Korea's president on Monday described the country's escalating trade war with Japan as a wake-up call to revamp its economy and issued a nationalistic call for economic cooperation with North Korea, which he said would allow the Koreas to erase Japan's economic superiority in "one burst."
Snubbed by North Korea, Pompeo hits other Asian turbulence
Bangkok, Aug 4 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left Thailand on Saturday with his hopes for resuming nuclear talks with North Korea dashed, while facing an escalating trade war with China and a potentially devastating breakdown in relations between key American allies Japan and South Korea.
North Korea confirms another test of rocket launcher system
Seoul, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — North Korea said Saturday its leader Kim Jong Un supervised another test-firing of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance the country's ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there.
North Korea fires weapons again in possible pressure tactic
Seoul, Aug 02 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired what appeared to be short-range ballistic missiles twice Friday into the sea off its eastern coast in its third round of weapons tests in just over a week, South Korea's military and presidential office said.
North Korea fires projectiles in 3rd weapons test in 8 days
Seoul, Aug 2 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired unidentified projectiles twice Friday into the sea off its eastern coast in its third round of weapons tests in just over a week, South Korea's military said.
Seoul says hiding North Korean diplomat has left Italy
Seoul, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday that a North Korean diplomat who went into hiding in Italy last year is now under protection outside the country.
North Korea says it tested crucial new rocket launch system
Seoul, Aug 1 (AP/UNB) — North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un supervised test firings of a new multiple rocket launcher system that could potentially enhance its ability to strike targets in South Korea and U.S. military bases there.
Seoul: North Korea launches 2 short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — South Korea's military said North Korea conducted its second weapons test in less than a week Wednesday, firing two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast in a move observers said could be aimed at boosting pressure on the United States as the rivals struggle to set up fresh nuclear talks.
Pompeo 'very hopeful' US-North Korea talks will resume soon
Bangkok, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he's very hopeful for a quick resumption in nuclear talks with North Korea despite the North's recent weapons tests that have clouded already uncertain prospects for a return to the table.
Seoul: North Korea launches 2 short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast Wednesday, South Korea's military said, its second weapons test in less than a week. North Korea is angry over planned U.S.-South Korean military drills and may be trying to boost pressure on the United States to win concessions as the rivals struggle to set up talks over the North's nuclear weapons.