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Has UN become 'donor of last resort' for North Korea?

December 5, 2015

Has UN become 'donor of last resort' for North Korea?

A United Nations emergency fund intended to channel assistance to victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts has instead become the U.N. “donor of last resort” in delivering tens of millions of dollars to development programs in despotic North Korea, says an independent study of the funding commissioned by the U.N. itself.

South Korea turns off propaganda after North expresses 'regret' for mine attack

December 5, 2015

South Korea turns off propaganda after North expresses 'regret' for mine attack

After 40-plus-hours of talks, North and South Korea on Tuesday pulled back from the brink with an accord that allows both sides to save face and, for the moment, avert the bloodshed they've been threatening each other with for weeks.

South Korea extending missile range to reach North Korea in latest spat

December 5, 2015

South Korea extending missile range to reach North Korea in latest spat

South Korea has tested a new ballistic missile with a range of 310 miles, its defense ministry said Friday, and it plans to extend the missile’s range to nearly 500 miles-- allowing it to strike any site in North Korea.

Women's group says North Korea grants permission to walk across DMZ

December 5, 2015

Women's group says North Korea grants permission to walk across DMZ

North Korea has decided to support a proposed walk across the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas by prominent women including Gloria Steinem, and organizers say they hope South Korea will give its approval as well.

North Korean shipping company renamed vessels to avoid sanctions, UN says

December 5, 2015

North Korean shipping company renamed vessels to avoid sanctions, UN says

A North Korean shipping company that famously tried to hide fighter jets under a cargo of sugar later sought to evade U.N. sanctions by renaming most of its vessels, a new report says.

North Korea Declares Kim Jong Un 'Supreme Leader' as Memorial for Kim Jong Il Begins

December 5, 2015

North Korea Declares Kim Jong Un 'Supreme Leader' as Memorial for Kim Jong Il Begins

Kim Jong Il's son and successor was declared "supreme leader" of North Korea's ruling party, military and the people during a memorial Thursday for his father in the first public endorsement of his leadership by the government.

Images show extensive work on North Korea rocket launch site

December 5, 2015

Images show extensive work on North Korea rocket launch site

New satellite images of a North Korean rocket launch site show a mobile radar trailer and rows of what appear to be empty fuel and oxidizer tanks, evidence of ramped-up preparation for what Washington calls a cover for a long-range missile test.

Kim regime expands secret prison camp for women forcibly returned from China

December 5, 2015

Kim regime expands secret prison camp for women forcibly returned from China

The communist regime in North Korea has been expanding space for women in its notorious prison labor camps to accommodate the number of Koreans forcibly returned from China, where they had sought the economic means to survive.

American says he entered North Korea illegally, wants asylum in Venezuela

December 5, 2015

American says he entered North Korea illegally, wants asylum in Venezuela

North Korea on Sunday presented to the media an American who says he illegally crossed into the country but has not been put into custody and is seeking asylum in Venezuela.

South Korea warns that North Korea has developed rockets that can reach the US mainland

December 5, 2015

South Korea warns that North Korea has developed rockets that can reach the US mainland

South Korean officials say analysis of debris from the latest North Korean rocket shows it has the ability to reach the US mainland.