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North Korea's nuclear program 'ever closer' to putting US at risk, CIA boss says

January 24, 2018

North Korea's nuclear program 'ever closer' to putting US at risk, CIA boss says

North Korea’s nuclear program is believed to be aimed coercion rather than defense and is moving “ever closer” to putting the U.S. at risk, CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Tuesday.

Activists rip Kim Jong Un's photo in Olympic protest

January 23, 2018

Activists rip Kim Jong Un's photo in Olympic protest

Demonstrators protested Wednesday outside Seoul’s National Assembly in opposition to South Korea’s effort to compete alongside North Korea in next month’s Winter Olympics.

North Korea mocks US for false missile threat: Americans are 'trembling with fear'

January 23, 2018

North Korea mocks US for false missile threat: Americans are 'trembling with fear'

North Korea mocked the United States on Tuesday for a recent mistaken alert that sent Hawaii residents into a panic, with the Hermit Kingdom boasting the regime's intercontinental ballistic missiles have left Americans "trembling with fear."

On 50th anniversary of capture by North Korea, USS Pueblo crew still feels scars

January 22, 2018

On 50th anniversary of capture by North Korea, USS Pueblo crew still feels scars

Instead of a mission lasting 22 days, 83 crewmen aboard the Pueblo would spend 11 grueling months away from their home port – most of it spent in North Korean prisoner of war camps – in a Cold War drama.

South Koreans slam North Korea participation, unification flag at Winter Olympics

January 22, 2018

South Koreans slam North Korea participation, unification flag at Winter Olympics

North and South Korea agreed to put past tensions aside and promote a “Peace Olympics” — but some South Koreans slammed the decision to make temporary amends with the Hermit Kingdom, accusing Seoul of embracing Kim Jong Un’s propaganda efforts amid the nuclear and missile crisis.

Kim Jong Un's luxury ski resort a propaganda win for North Korea during Olympics

January 22, 2018

Kim Jong Un's luxury ski resort a propaganda win for North Korea during Olympics

Kim Jong Un’s luxury ski resort will be used to conduct training for North and South Korean skiers ahead of next month’s Winter Olympics, providing a propaganda showcase for the despot’s multimillion pet project that's been riddled with controversy.

North Korean officials ransacking farmers' homes to find food for Kim's hungry army, report says

January 22, 2018

North Korean officials ransacking farmers' homes to find food for Kim's hungry army, report says

North Korean officials desperate to feed Kim Jong Un’s hungry army are ransacking the homes of drought-stricken farmers to collect every last grain of food inside, according to a report that highlights rising tensions between the regime and the public.

North Korea sending 22 athletes to Winter Olympics, both countries to march together

January 20, 2018

North Korea sending 22 athletes to Winter Olympics, both countries to march together

Representatives from the two Koreas have agreed on five sports in which North Korean athletes will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

China secretly bought North Korean coal as US watched from above: report

January 19, 2018

China secretly bought North Korean coal as US watched from above: report

At least six cargo ships linked to China furtively violated U.N. sanctions by taking on North Korean coal late last year, potentially providing a significant financial boost to the rogue regime, the U.S. alleges.

Trump accuses Russia of supporting North Korea, helping to evade sanctions

January 18, 2018

Trump accuses Russia of supporting North Korea, helping to evade sanctions

President Donald Trump Wednesday accused Russia of helping North Korea to evade international sanctions.