North Korea news
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Uncertainty over Kim Jong Un’s health exposes intelligence limits in North KoreaGathering intelligence on perhaps the world’s most secretive, suspicious and difficult-to-read country is incredibly difficult.WorldApr 27, 2020
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North Korea says it is no longer bound by nuclear testing commitmentsNorth Korea warned in December that it may take an unspecified "new path" if the U.S. failed to meet its expectations with a new approach to negotiations.WorldJan 21, 2020
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White House says ‘now is not the time to talk’ with North KoreaThe White House on Monday ruled out talks with North Korea except to discuss the fate of Americans held there.WorldOct 2, 2017
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Otto Warmbier died of lack of oxygen, blood to the brain: coronerAn American student who had been imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months died from lack of oxygen and blood to the brain, an Ohio coroner said on Wednesday.WorldSep 27, 2017
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Otto Warmbier’s parents say he was ‘jerking violently,’ ‘howling’ upon return from North KoreaThe parents of a young Ohioan who was detained in North Korea for more than a year and died soon after being released said Tuesday he was “jerking violently,” howling, and “staring blankly” when he returned home on a medical flight.WorldSep 26, 2017
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North Korea missile launch over Japan prompts emergency UN meetingNorth Korea conducted its longest-ever test flight of a ballistic missile Friday.WorldSep 15, 2017
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U.S. military says it can defend against North Korea missile threatThe U.S. military assured Americans on Wednesday that it was capable of defending the United States against any threat from North Korea's newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile.WorldJul 5, 2017
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North Korea says it’s the ‘biggest victim’ following death of Otto WarmbierNorth Korea denied any cruel treatment or torture of Otto Warmbier, and accused the United States and South Korea of a smear campaign.WorldJun 23, 2017
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Otto Warmbier’s death renews calls to release Canadian detained in North KoreaHyeon Soo Lim's relatives say no families should go through such an ordeal, and urge the Canadian government to escalate diplomatic efforts to secure the pastor's release.CanadaJun 21, 2017
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Death of Otto Warmbier highlights North Korea’s bizarre allure for travellersThe death of a U.S. student following his release from North Korea has some wondering why the so-called "Hermit Kingdom" holds such an allure for travellers.WorldJun 20, 2017
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