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Tue, April 24, 2018 | 21:43

Seoul seeks Moon-Kim joint press conference after April 27 summit

Seoul is seeking to broadcast the upcoming inter-Korean summit as well as a joint press conference between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un live, a top presidential aide said Tuesday. A hotline between the two leaders is likely to be set up around Friday, and they may be able to have their first phone call early next week, he said.

North Korea | 2018-04-17 17:04

China releases 30 North Korean defectors: report

The defector told the U.S.-funded broadcaster the previous day that the Chinese government freed them as it is concerned about criticism in the international community that Beijing deports North Korean defectors back to their home country, where they face severe punishment.

North Korea | 2018-04-17 10:43

Inter-Korean summit to set tone for Trump-Kim Jong-un meeting

The inter-Korean summit on April 27 is likely to set the tone of another summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump, according to analysts.

North Korea | 2018-04-16 16:00

Summit preparation in full swing

Summit preparation in full swing

Cheong Wa Dae is going all out for the inter-Korean summit as there are only ten days left before the bilateral talks take place. President Moon Jae-in and his aides at the presidential office as well as related ministries are setting up strategies and preparing for a seamless summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un slated for April 27.

North Korea | 2018-04-16 15:37

Inter-Korean summit to set tone for Trump-Kim Jong-un meeting

Rare photos of Kim Jong-un's mother [PHOTOS]

Rare photos of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's mother, Ko Yong-hui, have been revealed. They were reportedly taken in Japan in 1973 when Ko was in her early 20s, according to Japanese newspaper The Mainichi, which published the photos on Saturday.

North Korea | 2018-04-16 14:01

[Roundtable] Kim Jong-un's point of view on cross-border summit

First, most of us felt that it couldn't be real. Then, that sense of incredulity gave in to a hint of hope, “maybe.” Now, it is moving to “this time, it could be different.” But it is time to step back and see whether our growing expectations are realistic.

North Korea | 2018-04-15 19:39

Seoul to launch website on inter-Korean summit on April 17

South Korea’s preparation committee for the inter-Korean summit will open a website, Tuesday, to live stream President Moon Jae-in’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on April 27. Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday the committee, led by Moon’s chief of staff Im Jong-seok, will also keep the visitors to the website (www.koreasummit.kr) updated with breaking news and other relevant information before the summit.

North Korea | 2018-04-15 17:03

North Korea commemorates birth of its founder [PHOTOS]

Thousands of North Korean devotees laid flowers before statues of the country's founder Kim Il Sung Sunday on the anniversary of his birth. A constant stream of soldiers in brown uniforms, work unit personnel in suits, schoolchildren and families made their way to Mansu hill in the centre of Pyongyang, where giant statues of Kim and his son and successor look out over the cap...

North Korea | 2018-04-15 16:42

[Roundtable] Solid steps needed on denuclearization

Denuclearization has been at the top of the priority list when it came to inter-Korean talks. But it is not sufficient to explain why reaching an agreement, or if not, at least laying the groundwork for denuclearization, will be will be critical when President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meet on April 27.

North Korea | 2018-04-15 16:38

[Roundtable] Kim Jong-un's point of view on cross-border summit

What does US strike on Syria mean for North Korea?

The U.S.-led air strike on Syria, Saturday, may put pressure on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ahead of his planned summit with President Donald Trump in May or June.

North Korea | 2018-04-15 16:37

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