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24mS. Korea, Russia launch FTA talks in service, investment
nowU.S. names N. Korea worst human trafficking nation for 17th year
nowASEAN leaders to discuss inviting N.K. leader to special summit in S. Korea: report
now(7th LD) Kim voices desire to continue talks to resolve nuke issue
now(6th LD) Kim, Xi hold summit talks in Pyongyang
now(URGENT) Kim says he will keep patient, looks forward to resolution of Korean Peninsula issues: CCTV
now(URGENT) Kim says no active response to Pyongyang's efforts to ease tensions: CCTV
now(URGENT) Xi pledges to play active role in realizing denuclearization of Korean Peninsula: CCTV
now(URGENT) Xi says China will help address N. Korea's security concerns: CCTV
now(LEAD) Moon orders full probe into N. Korean boat's undetected arrival in S. Korea
nowS Korea open to summit with Japan 'any time,' Cheong Wa Dae says
nowMoon orders full probe into N. Korean boat's undetected arrival in S. Korea
nowSamsung exec indicted for destroying evidence of biotech accounting scandal
now2 Russian bombers enter S. Korea's air defense zone
nowBack to grind for stars of U-20 World Cup
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Kim, Xi hold summit talks in Pyongyang
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday, the Xinhua news agency reported, after arriv...Just nowMoon orders full probe into N. Korean boat's undetected arrival in S. Korea
President Moon Jae-in instructed the military Thursday to look thoroughly into why it failed to spot a North Korean fishing boat that crossed the border and reached a local port, according to his off...Just now
#Rodong SinmunN. Korean newspapers widely report on Xi's Pyongyang visit
North Korea's main newspaper on Thursday carried a series of articles on Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Pyongyang this week, saying his visit will add a new page to the history of North Korea...2 hours ago
#unification ministryNew vice minister considering reducing visits to inter-Korean liaison office
Vice Unification Minister Suh Ho has said he's considering running the inter-Korean liaison office in a more efficient manner, including cutting back on visits to the office and holding meetings with...06:00 Jun. 20
#State DepartmentU.S. names N. Korea worst human trafficking nation for 17th year
WASHINGTON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Thursday designated North Korea as one of the worst human trafficking nations for the 17th consecutive year. The State Department's annual Trafficking in Persons Report placed North...23:42 Jun. 20- #Xi Jinping
(7th LD) Kim voices desire to continue talks to resolve nuke issue
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, throughout with summit remarks) By Koh Byung-joon and Song Sang-ho SEOUL/BEIJING, June 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Thursday he will maintain "patience" in efforts to resolve the Korean Pen...21:50 Jun. 20 - #Xi Jinping
(6th LD) Kim, Xi hold summit talks in Pyongyang
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-6) By Koh Byung-joon and Song Sang-ho SEOUL/BEIJING, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday, the Xinhua news agency reported, after ar...20:47 Jun. 20 
(LEAD) Moon orders full probe into N. Korean boat's undetected arrival in S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments in 5th, 10th paras; ADDS photos, byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in instructed the military Thursday to look thoroughly into why it failed to spot a North Korean fis...20:17 Jun. 20
News Focus North Korea
N. Korea, once a liability, emerges as geopolitical asset for Xi
Kim likely to use Xi's visit to strengthen bargaining power in nuke talks
Xi to close ranks with N.K. through trip to Pyongyang amid tensions with U.S.
Moon awaits Pyongyang's response to his updated peace message, faces political rifts at home
Hopes rekindled for U.S.-N.K. dialogue amid conciliatory feelers