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As US ban on travel to North Korea kicks in, tourist says he would return
World
August 31, 2017
As US ban on travel to North Korea kicks in, tourist says he would return
With beautiful scenery, great food and friendly locals, American tourist Nicholas Burkhead said he’d be happy to return to his…
Global stocks in retreat after North Korean missile test
Economy
August 29, 2017
Global stocks in retreat after North Korean missile test
Global stock markets and the dollar fell sharply Tuesday, as investors were rattled by North Korea’s launch of a midrange…
North Korea’s ‘reckless’ missile launch over Japan sharply escalates tension
World
August 29, 2017
North Korea’s ‘reckless’ missile launch over Japan sharply escalates tension
North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan’s northern Hokkaido island into the sea early on Tuesday, prompting warnings to…
US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson
Egypt
August 27, 2017
US worries about Egyptian relations with North Korea: US Department of State spokesperson
In the ongoing discussion on Egyptian-American relations, media reports mentioned the recent cut in US aid to Egypt could be…
North Korea fires short-range missiles in latest test
World
August 26, 2017
North Korea fires short-range missiles in latest test
North Korea fired several rockets into the sea Saturday in the continuation of its rapid nuclear and missile expansion, prompting…
North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs
World
August 23, 2017
North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs
North Korea’s state media released photos Wednesday that appear to show the designs of one or possibly two new missiles.…
The real revolution in NKorea is rise of consumer culture
World
August 18, 2017
The real revolution in NKorea is rise of consumer culture
Like all North Korean adults, Song Un Pyol wears the faces of leader Kim Jong Un’s father and grandfather pinned…
Will war of words turn into war for real? Views in east Asia
World
August 17, 2017
Will war of words turn into war for real? Views in east Asia
Tensions are swirling as North Korea and President Donald Trump exchange threats over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs, leading to…
China tells US, North Korea to ‘hit the brakes’ on threats
World
August 16, 2017
China tells US, North Korea to ‘hit the brakes’ on threats
China is telling the US and North Korea to “hit the brakes” on threatening words and actions and work toward…
Global stocks rise after diplomatic overtures by Koreas, US
Economy
August 15, 2017
Global stocks rise after diplomatic overtures by Koreas, US
Global shares rose Tuesday as both Koreas and the US signaled a willingness to defuse the crisis over North Korea’s…