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US offers 'sustained, substantive talks' to North Korea

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US envoy to UN, says Washington has offered to meet North Korean officials without any preconditions "and we have made clear that we hold no hostile intent toward the DPRK."

Two Koreas restore hotline despite North's missile tests

Restoration of an inter-Korean hotline comes three days after Pyongyang test-fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile in the fourth round of weapons firings in recent weeks.

North Korea fires newly developed anti-aircraft missile in latest test

The test is part of the fourth round of weapons firings in recent weeks, even as Pyongyang pushes to reopen dormant communication channels with South Korea in a small reconciliation step.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile, slams US 'hostile' policy

North Korea fires unidentified projectile towards the sea off its east coast amid Pyongyang's calls for US and South Korea to scrap their "hostile policy."

Machines not missiles displayed at North Korea anniversary parade

Biggest weapons on display were small artillery pieces dragged by tractors and instead of giant missiles – whether real or models – North Korea paraded a fire brigade unit as it celebrated 73rd founding anniversary of the country.

Why is North Korea’s nuclear programme such a threat?

North Korea could have around 60 nuclear weapons, according to analysts.

Koreas restore cross border communications, seek improved ties

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached the agreement during several exchanges of letters since April, the presidential office in Seoul said.

How bad is North Korea's Covid-19 pandemic

Kim Jong-un’s mention of a “great crisis” created by a “crucial” failure in national pandemic measures triggers outside speculation about how bad the situation in North Korea really is.

Comrades and pen pals: How Syria and North Korea back each other

North Korean leader’s most frequent pen pal has been Syria’s Bashar al Assad in the first half of 2021. Here's why

Biden, Moon share deep concerns on North Korea nuclear programme

US President Joe Biden told a joint news conference with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in that he had named veteran diplomat Sung Kim, the former US ambassador to Seoul, as his special envoy for North Korea.

North Korea won't join Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus concerns

North Korea's Olympic Committee has decided not to participate in the 32nd Olympic Games in order to protect its players from the world public health crisis caused by Covid-19, the country's sports ministry says.

North Korea tests new guided missile as Biden warns of consequences

The test-fires were Pyongyang’s first major provocation since President Biden took office in January, an apparent move to pressure the US administration and to boost North Korea’s leverage in future talks.