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Wed, April 1, 2020 | 11:15

Trump may reduce focus on North Korea in election year

Trump may reduce focus on North Korea in election year

U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address has always captured the Korean media's attention due to its usual reference to North Korea. But the North was missing Feb. 4, while President Trump mentioned other diplomatic issues such as Iran and Venezuela.

Do Je-hae | 2020-02-07 17:11

North Korea has 1st case of coronavirus infection: report

North Korea has 1st case of coronavirus infection: report

The woman showed symptoms of the infection after a trip to China, according to the JoongAng Ilbo. Further information - including personal details of the patient, the exact date of her infection and her condition - remains unknown.

Park Si-soo | 2020-02-07 14:25

North Korea on highest alert to protect Pyongyang from coronavirus

Life or death: A glimpse into North Korea shivering with coronavirus fears [PHOTOS]

Life or death: A glimpse into North Korea shivering with coronavirus fears [PHOTOS]

North Korea is yet to confirm any case of infection, but it has intensified preventive efforts against coronavirus. It has tightened its borders with China and increased its quarantine for those coming from the neighboring country.

2020-02-06 14:08

Number of North Korean defectors coming to South lowest in 18 years

Number of North Korean defectors coming to South lowest in 18 years

The number of North Korean refugees who entered the South last year was the lowest in 18 years since the government started to document figures in 2001. According to recent data from the Ministry of Unification, 1,047 North Koreans defected to South Korea in 2019, down 7.9 percent from the year before. Among them, 845 were women, accounting for 81 percent.

Jung Da-min | 2020-02-03 17:07

North Korean newspaper urges 'absolute obedience' to Pyongyang's campaign to fight coronavirus

North Korea's Rodong Sinmun called on the country's people Saturday to show "absolute obedience" to Pyongyang's stepped-up campaign to prevent the spread of a deadly new coronavirus originating in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.

2020-02-01 19:00

North Korean leader expresses support to Chinese President over coronavirus

North Korean leader expresses support to Chinese President over coronavirus

North Korean leader expresses support to Chinese President over coronavirus

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has offered his support to President Xi Jinping over China's efforts to stop the spread of a new strain of coronavirus that has killed 213 Chinese people and infected nearly 10,000.

2020-02-01 18:54

Inter-Korean liaison office temporarily closed over coronavirus outbreak

Inter-Korean liaison office temporarily closed over coronavirus outbreak

The two Koreas have agreed to suspend operations of their joint liaison office located in North Korea's Gaeseong as a part of efforts to prevent the spread of a deadly new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China.

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-30 16:20

Universities scramble to deal with Chinese students

2.5-magnitude earthquake near North Korea's nuke test site

2.5-magnitude earthquake near North Korea's nuke test site

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was detected near North Korea's nuclear test site in Gilju, North Hamgyong Province, which South Korean experts say was an “induced earthquake” from a powerful underground nuclear test in 2017.

Park Si-soo | 2020-01-29 15:40

Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public appearance in 6 years

Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public appearance in 6 years

Kim Kyong-hui, the aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a once-influential figure in the country's leadership, has made her first public appearance in six years, quashing rumors that she had been killed or sent into exile. She had been out of the public eye since her husband Jang Song-thaek was executed in December 2013.

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-27 16:57

1,047 North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea last year, lowest in 18 years

1,047 North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea last year, lowest in 18 years

A total of 1,047 North Korean defectors arrived in South Korea last year, the lowest number in 18 years, according to data from the unification ministry on Monday. The total includes 202 males and 845 females. By quarter, 229 arrived in the first three months of the year, 320 in the second quarter, 226 in the third and the remaining 272 in the fourth, according to the data.

2020-01-27 10:34

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