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Kim Jong Un oversees military drill ahead of national assembly meeting

Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un oversaw a military drill of mortar sub-units of corps of the Korean People's Army (KPA), KCNA reported Friday, ahead of a mee

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APD | Weekly top 10 hot news ( March 28 - April 3 )

Every weekend, Asia Pacific Daily will provide you with a run-down of the latest hot news.This week, the following hot news you should know:Top 1 | Trump admin moves to

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Pompeo: U.S. looks forward to meeting DPRK leader for nuclear talks

The United States looks forward to sitting down with the leadership of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for nuclear talks, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday after Pyongyang s

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DPRK fires at least 1 unidentified projectile into East Sea: Yonhap

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired at least one unidentified projectile into the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, cit

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DPRK fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea -- Yonhap

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from North Pyongan province on Saturday local time, Yonhap

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DPRK fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from North Pyongan province on Saturday local time, Yonhap n

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South Korea's tourism industry hit hard by COVID-19

Few tourists are seen at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of South Korea's landmarks in Seoul, March 16, 2020. /AP Gone are the tourists, and the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest royal palace bu

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DPRK Launches At Least Three Projectiles Into Sea of Japan - Reports

This is the second time the DPRK has launched missiles recently, following the launch of two unidentified projectiles into the Sea of Japan on 2 March.North Korea has l

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Japan to quarantine visitors from China, South Korea over coronavirus

00:29 Japan decided Thursday to impose two-week quarantine on all visitors from China and South Korea amid concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. Japan also plans to suspen

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Urgent: S.Korean president exchanges letter with DPRK leader

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has exchanged letter with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday citing the presidenti

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S. Korea confirms 293 more COVID-19 cases, 5,621 in total

Medical workers prepare to receive suspected patients at a medical center in Daegu, South Korea, March 3, 2020. /Xinhua South Korea confirmed 293 more cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, raising t

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South Korea and its religious web of intrigue

Lee Man-hee, founder and leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus (SCJ), apologizes. / Reuters On his knees and amid screams of insults and slogans demanding that he takes responsibility. Tha

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36 injured in Lotte Chemical plant fire in S. Korea

A total of 36 people, including factory workers and villagers near the plant in the southern city of Seosan, South Korea, were injured on Wednesday following an explosi

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Coronavirus outside China: Panic buying in severely hit countries

Consumers around the world have reported empty supermarket shelves as people stock up on toilet paper, antibacterial handwash and cleaning items in the midst of coronavirus fears. Social media was fl

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DPRK's Kim Jong Un inspects long-range artillery units' firing drill

Kim Jong Un, the top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), oversaw artillery units' firing drills, state media said Tuesday, a day after Republic of Korea (ROK) said the nation

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South Korea on 24-hour alert as COVID-19 cases soar to 4,812

The army vehicles disinfect the road in Daegu, about 300 km southeast of the capital Seoul, South Korea, February 29, 2020. /Xinhua South KoreanPresidentMoon Jae-in declared war against the CO

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South Korean sect leader apologises over coronavirus spread

The leader of a secretive South Korean sect linked to more than half the country's 4,000-plus coronavirus cases apologised Monday for the spread of the disease.Shincheo