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What to know about the historic North and South Korea summit meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet South Korean president Moon Jae-in on April 27.

19 days ago

North Koreas Kim Jong Un met Xi Jinping on surprise visit to China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was treated to a lavish welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a secretive trip to Beijing as both sides seek to repair ties ahead of landmark summits with Seoul and Washington.

22 days ago

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho arrives in Sweden

North Korea and amp;#39;s foreign minister Ri Yong Ho arrived in Sweden on March 15, 2018 for high-level talks with his counterpart Margot Wallström.

Mar 17, 2018

Paralympics 2018 opening ceremony highlights: North and South Korea march separately

North and South Korea kicked off the Paralympics by deciding not to march together following a dispute about which version of their unified flag to use.

Mar 13, 2018

South Korea says Trump has agreed to meet with North Koreas Kim Jong-un by May

In a stunning announcement, US President Donald Trump said he will meet with North Koreas Kim by May, according to South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-Yong.

Mar 9, 2018

Economy and markets: All you need to know to start your day on March 9

SGX Nifty signals a positive start for the domestic markets after the benchmark Sensex gained 318 points or 0.96 percent to close at 33,351 on Thursday.

Mar 9, 2018

North Korea promises not to nuke South Korea

North Korean state television KRT released a video of its leader, Kim Jong Un, meeting the South Korean delegation on March 5, after both sides held a two-day meeting in Pyongyang.  South Korea has said that the North has promised not to use nuclear and conventional weapons against them.

Mar 6, 2018

North Korean leaders used Brazilian passports to apply for western visas

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father Kim Jon II used an illegally obtained Brazilian passport to apply for visas to travel to the West in 1990 and amp;#39;s.

Feb 28, 2018

President Trump slams North Korea with largest ever sanctions package

The Trump administration announced sanctions on Feb. 23, 2018 with 27 shipping companies, 28 ships and one individual trading with North Korea in an effort to shut down North Koreas illicit maritime smuggling activities to obtain oil and sell coal. 

Feb 24, 2018

Ivanka Trump Backs Pressure On North Korea To Denuclearize

Ivanka Trump attends banquet at South Koreas Presidential Blue House hosted by South Korean President Moon Jae-In, where she speaks about North Korea. 

Feb 24, 2018

North Korea cancelled planned Olympic meeting with Mike Pence at the last moment

US Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to meet with North Korean officials earlier this month during the Winter Olympics in South Korea but the North Koreans canceled the meeting, Pences office said on Tuesday (20 February). Kim Jong-uns officials scrapped the 10 February meeting reportedly just two hours before it was set to start.

Feb 21, 2018

North and South Korea unite for fourth time at 2018 Winter Olympics

North and South Korea walked under a unified flag at the Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang marking the fourth time the countries have shown a united front at the Olympic games.

Feb 9, 2018

2018 Winter Olympic games kick off with opening ceremonies

Here are the highlights from the 2018 Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies, from Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Feb 9, 2018

5 times sport overcame conflict

After a long period of tension North Korea and South Korea will march together under one flag during the 2018 Winter Olympics. Olympics amongst other sporting events have been responsible for promoting peace and unity.

Feb 9, 2018

Trump calls Modi at midnight over Maldives, Rohingyas

India and US have been working toward strengthening economic as well as military ties, the situation in the island nation of Maldives has also become a concern for the two nations.

Feb 9, 2018

North Korea holds military parade to mark army anniversary

A military parade to mark the founding anniversary of North Koreas army was held, with leader Kim Jong-un saluting troops and saying in a speech that the country should develop military drills for modern war.

Feb 8, 2018

Protesters demonstrate outside North Korean orchestra performance at Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

Protesters, holding South Korean and U.S. flags, gathered outside the Gangnueng Art Center in Pyeongchang as the North Korean Symphony Orchestra played a concert. The concert was part of the Winter Olympic Festivities in South Korea. 

Feb 8, 2018

North Korean leaders sister sends off art troupe on ferry to South Korea

A North Korean ferry arrived in South Korea on February 6, carrying a 140-member arts troupe to perform during the Winter Olympics this week, taking advantage of a rare sanctions exemption from Seoul.

Feb 6, 2018

US lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries, but there's a catch

The US clarified that people intending to enter the nation from these countries would now face much stringent scrutiny before they were granted a permit.

Jan 30, 2018

Tokyo prepares for nuclear war with drill amid tensions with North Korea

Tokyo as well as other small Japanese cities have begun practicing emergency nuclear ballistic missile drills since the rise of tensions with North Korea. 

Jan 23, 2018