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Not a single case of Covid-19 detected, North Korea tells WHO
North Korea has told the World Health Organisation it tested more than 30,000 people for the coronavirus through June 10 but has yet to find a single infection
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US special envoy hopes North Korea responds positively on talks offer
President Joe Biden's special envoy for North Korea said he hopes to see a positive reaction from the North soon on US offers for talks
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North Korean cybercriminal group 'hacked' S Korean nuclear institute
Cybercriminals from North Korea allegedly hacked into South Korea's state-run nuclear research institute last month, the media reported
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US envoy hopes North Korea responds positively on offered dialogue
President Joe Biden's special envoy for North Korea said Monday he hopes to see a positive reaction from the North soon on US offers for talks
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un swears to overcome economic hardships
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded a major ruling party meeting, acknowledging food shortages and urging officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the US
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to be ready for confrontation with US
Kim Jong Un ordered his government to be prepared for both dialogue and confrontation with the Biden administration but more for confrontation
Kim says North Korea's food situation is 'getting tense' due to typhoons
'Agricultural sector failed to fulfill its grain production plan,' reclusive leader says before a committee.
Global intrigue: What Kim Jong's $12,000 Swiss watch says about his health
North Korean leader's weight has long been tracked by spy agencies for clues about the stability of his regime.
 "Global intrigue: What Kim Jong's $12,000 Swiss watch says about his health")
N Korean leader Kim Jong Un calls for meeting to review battered economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presided over a meeting of his ruling party in his first public appearance in about a month
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gets new second-in-command: Report
Kim Jong Un has a new second-in-command, according to excerpts of a government document seen by CNN
North Korea slams countries for storing excessive stock of Covid vaccines
North Korea has contended that some nations are hoarding stock of vaccines while others are suffering from a lack of supplies
 "North Korea slams countries for storing excessive stock of Covid vaccines")
North Korea accuses US of hostility for South Korean missile decision
North Korea said the US allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was an example of the US's hostile policy against the North
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Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president
US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy for North Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In
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China: US should push North Korea diplomacy, not pressure
China's US ambassador expressed hope that Biden's policy toward North Korea will give more importance to diplomacy, dialogue instead of extreme pressure to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program
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Gaming out cyber-attacks
A shoot-out is less likely if both parties know the other is capable of massive retaliation
China's exports to North Korea spike to 6-month high in March: Details here
China's exports to North Korea in March rose to a six-month high, with outbound shipments to its neighbour that month nearly 400 times more than January-February combined
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North Korea soon to first launch ballistic missile submarine: Reports
South Korean and US intelligence suspect that North Korea has completed the assembly of a 3,000-tonne submarine and is ready to launch it when the time is right, media reported on Sunday.
 "North Korea soon to first launch ballistic missile submarine: Reports")
Tokyo Olympics: North Korea will not participate due to Covid-19 concerns
North Korea would not be participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns over Covid-19
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North Korea accuses UN of double standard over reaction to missile firings
North Korea on Monday accused the United Nations of a double standard over its reaction to the North's recent missile launches, warning it of a serious consequence
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North Korea snaps back at Joe Biden over criticism of missile launches
North Korea snapped back at Biden's criticism of its ballistic missile tests, calling his comments a provocation and encroachment on the North's right to self-defense
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