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Pyongyang says denuclearization meaningless amid confrontation over human rights

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Monday that as the U.S. "human rights racket" gets more intense against the country, the "denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula will completely lose its meaning."

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S.Korea allows lawmaker to visit DPRK for wreath delivery

South Korea's unification ministry said Monday that it has allowed an opposition party lawmaker to visit the DPRK to deliver a wreath commemorating the third anniversary of the death of late DPRK leader Kim Jong Il, father of current leader Kim Jong Un.

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Pyongyang rejects S.Korean president's remarks on nukes, human rights

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday rejected remarks by South Korean President Park Geun-hye on its nuclear program and human rights record.

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Putin receives high-ranking envoy from DPRK

​Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a special envoy of Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

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S.Korea said DPRK envoy's visit to Russia to diversify diplomatic relations

​South Korea's Unification Ministry said Monday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a special envoy of top leader Kim Jong Un to Russia, seemingly with the intention of diversifying its diplomatic relations.

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DPRK envoy's visit to Russia aims to diversify diplomatic relations: S. Korea

​South Korea's Ministry of Unification said Monday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a special envoy to Russia, seemingly with the intention of diversifying its diplomatic relations.

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DPRK slams Seoul's ongoing military exercise

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday slammed South Korea's ongoing military exercise, codenamed "Hoguk," saying the drill is in fact a "preliminary war."

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S.Korean military fires warning shots at DPRK soldiers near border

South Korean military fired warning shots Monday at soldiers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), who were coming closer to the military demarcation line (MDL), an official at Seoul's defense ministry said.

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UN chief hails DPRK's release of two U.S. citizens

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon Saturday welcomed the release of two U.S. nationals by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), voicing his hope that "the positive momentum for improving relations among the concerned parties" will be built on.

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DPRK promises to deepen probe into abduction issue: Japanese PM

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has promised to deepen its investigation into the fates of Japanese nationals abducted decades ago.

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Japan calls for prompt probe into abduction issue: official

Japan has asked the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to carry out a prompt investigation into the fate of Japanese nationals abducted decades ago and inform Japan of the result at the earliest possible time, a Japanese official told reporters Tuesday.

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Russia to build railroads, power lines in DPRK

​Russian companies will modernize railway network and build new railroads in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the next 20 years, a senior Russian official said Tuesday.

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DPRK to reconsider high-level talks with S.Korea for anti-DPRK leaflets

DPRK to reconsider high-level talks with S.Korea for anti-DPRK leaflets

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DPRK releases detained American considering repeated requests of Obama

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has released detained American Jeffrey Edward Fowle and handed him over to the United States, official news agency KCNA reported Wednesday.

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U.S. says DPRK releases American citizen

​The United States said on Tuesday that one of three Americans held by the Democratic People' s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been released and was heading home.

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Russia, DPRK start interbank transactions in ruble

Russia has started interbank transactions with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the Russian ruble, the Ministry for Far East Development said Monday.

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DPRK may heighten tension in border area to protest anti-DPRK leaflets

​Possibilities cannot be ruled out that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has recently heightened tensions near the inter-Korean border area to protest against South Korean civic groups flying anti-DPRK leaflets across the border, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday.