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Mon, October 22, 2018 | 17:48

Rodong Sinmun wages anti-capitalism campaign against South Korea

North Korea's party mouthpiece Rodong Sinmun ran a series of articles on South Korea's political situation in its Monday edition, suggesting social rights of the disadvantaged, including workers and disabled, are being neglected in the South. The articles cited South Korean media's recent reports.

North Korea | 2018-10-22 15:42

Why North Korean newspaper highlights US-China trade feud?

The Rodong Sinmun then cited views of some experts who are critical of the U.S. "Experts have raised concern about the escalation of the American-Chinese conflict and shared the view that America's capabilities to suppress China are limited and the trade dispute will certainly cause losses to itself," the newspaper said.

North Korea | 2018-10-22 12:11

Two Koreas, UNC to hold talks over JSA disarmament today

The trilateral talks are set to take place at the Freedom House, a South Korea-controlled building at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the DMZ at 10 a.m. The two Koreas agreed to disarm the JSA under the military agreement their countries' defense chiefs signed during the third summit between President Moon Jae-in and the North's leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang last mont...

North Korea | 2018-10-22 09:46

'North Korea seeks to escape isolation by inviting Pope'

With North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inviting Pope Francis to visit his regime, Pyongyang's failed attempts to invite a former pontiff are resurfacing here. Last month, Kim shared his strong desire to ask the pope to visit the North in an inter-Korean summit with President Moon Jae-in. Kim said he would “ardently welcome the Pope” if he accepted the offer, according to Cheong...

North Korea | 2018-10-21 17:47

Diplomatic hurdles face possible papal visit

North Korea is one of the few countries that does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican. And this is likely to pose a challenge for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in inviting Pope Francis to his country.

North Korea | 2018-10-21 17:47

Koreas to hold 1st meeting in liaison office on Oct. 22

The first inter-Korean high-level meeting will be held at the newly opened liaison office in the North on Monday to discuss ways to tackle pest control for pine trees and the modernization of seedling farms in North Korea. It is the first time for the two Koreas to hold such a meeting there since its official opening on Sept. 14.

North Korea | 2018-10-21 16:40

Koreas to start joint inspection of western railway as early as this week

South and North Korea are likely to start their joint on-site inspection as early as this week for a project to modernize and re-link railways across their border, government officials said Sunday. At high-level talks last week, the two Koreas agreed to begin field surveys of the western Gyeongui railway in late October and the Donghae railway along their east coast in Novemb...

North Korea | 2018-10-21 11:12

South Korea's nuke envoy heads to US over NK nuclear issue

South Korea's top nuclear envoy is set to leave for the United States on Sunday to coordinate North Korea policy with Washington, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

North Korea | 2018-10-21 10:09

Moon heads home with European concessions for North Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in headed home Saturday, wrapping up a five-nation European tour that was apparently more successful than anticipated, heralding the possibility of a trip by Pope Francis to North Korea. In a meeting with the pope held in the Vatican on Thursday, President Moon delivered an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the pope to visit P...

North Korea | 2018-10-21 09:38

Koreas consider forming joint wrestling team at Tokyo Olympics

South and North Korea are considering forming a joint wrestling team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Seoul's wrestling governing body said Saturday.

North Korea | 2018-10-20 19:21

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