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UN imposes sanctions on 3 North Korean companies

November 20, 2014

UN imposes sanctions on 3 North Korean companies

The U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions Wednesday against three North Korean state-owned companies to punish Pyongyang for last month's failed rocket launch, which violated existing U.N. sanctions.

North Korea issues sharp military threat to South Korea

November 20, 2014

North Korea issues sharp military threat to South Korea

North Korea's military warned Monday of imminent "special actions" that would reduce South Korea's conservative government to ashes within minutes, sharply escalating the rhetoric against its southern rival.

North Korea warns US of retaliation over rocket

November 20, 2014

North Korea warns US of retaliation over rocket

North Korea accused the U.S. of hostility on Tuesday for suspending an agreement to provide food aid following Pyongyang's widely criticized rocket launch, and warned of retaliatory measures in response.

South Korea ruling party wins polls amid North Korea tension

November 20, 2014

South Korea ruling party wins polls amid North Korea tension

South Korea's ruling party claimed a majority Thursday in a parliamentary vote that centered on domestic issues but had implications for Seoul's relationship with the North.

North Korea names new defense minister amid rocket row

November 20, 2014

North Korea names new defense minister amid rocket row

North Korea has named a new defense minister ahead of a controversial long-range rocket launch.

White House warns North Korea missile launch could cut off US food aid

November 20, 2014

White House warns North Korea missile launch could cut off US food aid

The White House Tuesday cautioned the North Korean plan to launch a rocket in defiance with the United Nations resolution could have impacts on aid to the country.

North Korea reveals details of satellite

November 20, 2014

North Korea reveals details of satellite

North Korea says it aims to estimate crop production and analyze natural resources when it launches a satellite on a long-range rocket next month.

Chronology of North Korea's missile program

November 20, 2014

Chronology of North Korea's missile program

Developments in North Korea's missile program:

US, North Korea cover food aid in first nuclear talks since Kim death

November 20, 2014

US, North Korea cover food aid in first nuclear talks since Kim death

The United States and North Korea resumed talks Thursday delayed by the death of North Korea's longtime leader Kim Jong Il two months ago, with the U.S. envoy saying he and his counterpart covered U.S. food aid and other topics.

China brings supermarket concept to North Korea

November 20, 2014

China brings supermarket concept to North Korea

In his last public appearance, late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il went shopping.