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S.Korea, DPRK holding military talks--media

​South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday are holding military talks at the truce village of Panmunjom, local broadcaster YTN reported.

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DPRK top leader makes first public appearance in 40 days

Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un has gave field guidance to a newly built residential district, the official KCNA news agency reported Tuesday, his first public appearance in about 40 days.

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DPRK warns S. Korea against chilling atmosphere for improving ties

The DPRK on Sunday repeated the call for South Korea to stop reckless moves, in particular scattering anti-DPRK leaflets, which could chill the current atmosphere for improving north-south relations.

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Kim Jong Un's rule over DPRK seems in normal operation: S.Korea

​Top leader Kim Jong Un's rule over the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) seemed to be in a normal operation, South Korea's Unification Ministry said Friday amid growing speculation over Kim's health disorder.

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DPRK commemorates anniversary of Kim Jong Il's election as party secretary

The DPRK on Tuesday held a national meeting to mark the 17th anniversary of late leader Kim Jong Il's election as head of the ruling party, state media reported, with no mention of the presence of incumbent top leader Kim Jong Un.

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S. Korea, DPRK trade warning fires near sea border amid reconciliatory mood

Roundup: S. Korea, DPRK trade warning fires near sea border amid reconciliatory mood

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DPRK high-level officals to attend Asiad closing ceremony

A top-level delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in South Korea's western port city of Incheon in a rare visit on Saturday, rekindling hopes for a breakthrough in ties between the two sides.

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DPRK denounces South Korean president for "confrontational policy"

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday denounced South Korean President Park Geun-hye for "denying all concluded agreements between the north and south and keeping escalating confrontation" between the two sides.

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U.S. citizen detained in DPRK sentenced to 6 years of hard labor

U.S. citizen Miller Matthew Todd who had been held in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for committing "anti-DPRK acts" was sentenced to six years of hard labor, the official KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.

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DPRK, Mongolia sign memo on science cooperation

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Mongolia on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding here on cooperation in science and technology, the official KCNA news agency reported.

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DPRK vows to keep foreign policy of independence

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea will maintain its foreign policy of independence, peace and friendship, Premier Pak Pong Ju said Tuesday, the country's National Day.

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DPRK to send 262-member teams to Incheon Asian Games

​The DPRK will send a 262-member delegation to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in six flights from DPRK airlines, the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee said in a press release on Wednesday.

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DPRK takes active diplomacy to break from isolation: S.Korean FM

​South Korea's top diplomat said Wednesday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has recently taken active diplomatic moves to break from isolation and reduce economic difficulties.

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DPRK fires one short-range projectile into east waters

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday fired one short-range projectile, presumed to be a ballistic missile, into the east waters, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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DPRK not to send cheering squad to Incheon Asiad

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has decided not to send any cheering squad to South Korea for the upcoming Incheon Asian Games next month, a senior official said Thursday.

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Japanese lawmaker to stage pro-wrestling match in Pyongyang

​Japan's Upper House lawmaker Antonio Inoki arrived here in Pyongyang on Thursday with a delegation of professional wrestlers and started making final preparations for the Aug. 30-31 international wrestling contest.

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Tens of DPRK workers at inter-Korean industrial zone suffers benzene poisoning

​Tens of workers from the DPRK, employed by South Korean companies running factories at the inter-Korean industrial zone, suffered fever and headaches due to possible benzene poisoning, local media reported Wednesday.