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Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula requires concerted efforts from both Pyongyang and Washington

As the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) marked a milestone by rolling out an economic blueprint aimed at kick-starting its economy, Pyongyang and Washington should work together to pave the way for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

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Despite sanctions and isolation, Pyongyang skyline grows

The Pyongyang skyline is rising - and not just with the trophy structures that represent the North Korean state. Despite its political and economic isolation, the capital is in the midst of a building boom.

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Pyongyang in festive mood ahead of all-important ruling party congress

Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been enveloped in joyful atmosphere ahead of a national congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).

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DPRK test-fires new-type guided rockets: report

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has test-fired "new-type anti-air guided rockets" under the observation of its top leader Kim Jong Un, the country's official KCNA news agency reported Saturday.

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S.Korea slams DPRK's moves to liquidate assets, nullify inter-Korean projects

​South Korea on Thursday denounced the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its moves to liquidate South Korean assets and nullify all of inter-Korean economic cooperation projects.

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S. Korea unveils unilateral sanctions on DPRK

South Korea unveiled a package of new unilateral sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Tuesday over its latest nuclear test and rocket launch following the shutdown of a once-jointly-run factory park with Pyongyang last month.

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S.Korea, DPRK escalate war of words amid tensions

South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) escalated war of words with violent languages such as "senile granny" and "regime collapse" exchanged amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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S.Kroea closely watching possible DPRK long-range missile launch

​South Korea's defense ministry said Thursday that it is closely watching a possible test-launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of its long-range ballistic missile after its nuclear test earlier this month.

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DPRK warns S. Korean ex-first lady's Pyongyang visit not fully confirmed

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) warned Seoul on Wednesday that the Pyongyang visit of Lee Hee-ho, widow of South Korean ex-President Kim Dae-jung, "has not been fully confirmed" and that Seoul should stop making provocations if it expects the visit to come true.

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DPRK says U.S. "shifts blame" after failing to facilitate bilateral talks

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday criticized Washington for "shifting the blame" onto it over the failure to launch proposed bilateral talks.

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Pyongyang positive about Kim's Moscow trip: Russian FM

Russia has received a positive signal from Pyongyang over top leader Kim Jong Un's Moscow trip for celebrations of the victory in World War II, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.

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Positive inter-Korean momentum demands constructive U.S. role

​The foundation for inter-Korean dialogue further firms up on Monday, with South Korean President Park Geun-hye reaffirming her country's open attitude.

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Look inside North Korea

I landed in Pyongyang on 10th April, 2012, after flying with Air Koryo, the only airline in DPRK for an hour and a half. From then, with curiosity and anxiety, my life as a foreign correspondent in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) over two years begun.

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S.Korea to return home 5 DPRK sailors rescued

South Korea's Unification Ministry said Monday that it will return home five rescued sailors from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as they asked for coming back to Pyongyang.

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DPRK vows not to rule out new form of nuclear test

The Democratic People' s Republic of Korea on Sunday vowed not to rule out the possibility of conducting a new form of nuclear test if the United States continues its hostile policy towards Pyongyang.

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S.Korea urges DPRK to stop verbal attacks on President Park

South Korea's Unification Ministry on Friday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to stop verbal attacks on President Park Geun-hye, saying that Pyongyang should try to put itself in Seoul's position.

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S.Korea says open, in principle, to summit talks with DPRK

South Korean President Park Geun-hye said that she was open, in principle, to summit talks with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ( DPRK), indicating a conciliatory gesture toward Pyongyang to improve relations between the two Koreas.