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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un misses key celebration, but sources say coup rumors are false

December 8, 2015

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un misses key celebration, but sources say coup rumors are false

The mysterious disappearance of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un from public view for the last 35 days fueled wide speculation that he was ill or the victim of a possible coup, but a senior U.S. intelligence official calls the rumors false, and a Reuters source insists he’s “in total control.”

UN sanctions operator of North Korean weapons ship seized by Panama

December 8, 2015

UN sanctions operator of North Korean weapons ship seized by Panama

The United Nations imposed sanctions on the North Korean shipping company that operates a ship seized by Panama in July 2013 for carrying undeclared military equipment from Cuba ordered all countries to freeze its assets.

North Korea Seals Chinese Border to Prepare for Kim Jong Il's Funeral

December 8, 2015

North Korea Seals Chinese Border to Prepare for Kim Jong Il's Funeral

North Korea has closed its land border with China for trade and visitors and summoned back state workers living on the Chinese side to prepare for the funeral of late leader Kim Jong Il, according to Chinese officials and people in contact with North Koreans.

US condemns North Korea's 'provocative' rocket launch

December 8, 2015

US condemns North Korea's 'provocative' rocket launch

North Korea's much-anticipated rocket launch ended quickly in failure early Friday, splintering into pieces over the Yellow Sea soon after takeoff.

North Korea rejected South Korea offer of flood aid, Seoul ministry says

December 8, 2015

North Korea rejected South Korea offer of flood aid, Seoul ministry says

North Korea rejected South Korea's offer of food and medical supplies to help flood victims Wednesday, Seoul said.

N. Korea: U.S. Exercises a 'Danger' for Region

December 8, 2015

N. Korea: U.S. Exercises a 'Danger' for Region

A North Korean spokesman says the U.S. should halt sanctions and military exercises with South Korea if it wants a nuclear-free peninsula.

Richardson: Korean Tension 'the Worst I Have Ever Seen'

December 8, 2015

Richardson: Korean Tension 'the Worst I Have Ever Seen'

Fresh off a peacekeeping trip to the Korean peninsula, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson warned violence between North and South Korea could flare anew if the South continues its military drills and the North abandons its intentions to refrain from retaliation.

South Korean lawmaker accused of plotting to hand power to North in event of war

December 8, 2015

South Korean lawmaker accused of plotting to hand power to North in event of war

South Korea's National Assembly paved the way Wednesday for the possible arrest of a left-wing lawmaker who is facing the unusual accusation that he plotted to topple the country's democratically elected government if war broke out with North Korea.

Satellite images show scale of North Korea's anniversary parade

December 8, 2015

Satellite images show scale of North Korea's anniversary parade

Satellite imagery shows North Korea has erected a tented city and mobilized hundreds of trucks and armored vehicles in preparation for a massive military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the ruling party.

Rev. Moon oversaw large, often bickering brood

December 8, 2015

Rev. Moon oversaw large, often bickering brood

The late Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the Unification Church founder who died this week at 92, had 13 children with his second wife, Hak Ja Han Moon. He and his wife are revered by followers as the "True Parents," but their children have suffered estrangements, deaths, suicide, lawsuits, public bickering, the airing of intimate secrets -- and one reality TV show appearance. Here's a look at some of the more prominent Moon children: