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N. Korea ranks worst in undernourishment in Asia-Pacific region
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea was ranked the worst in terms of prevalence of undernourishment among its population in the Asia-Pacific region, a report showed Friday. According to the r... 09:26 Jan. 22 -
#North KoreaConsistency key to denuclearizing N. Korea: U.S. experts related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Having a consistent policy on North Korea may be the key to denuclearizing the North, U.S. experts said Thursday. They argued the North may have h... 06:54 Jan. 22 -
(2nd LD) Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
(ATTN: UPDATES with post-meeting press briefing in last 4 paras) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to maintain close partnerships with the new U.S. a... 18:04 Jan. 21 -
#inter-Korean talksDefense ministry vows push for regular inter-Korean military talks, swifter OPCON transfer
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry vowed Thursday to hold military talks with North Korea on a regular basis this year to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, while be... 17:00 Jan. 21 -
#unification ministerUnification minister vows to restart Korea peace process in cooperation with Biden administration related article
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Lee In-young said Thursday he will seek to advance the Korean Peninsula peace process and come up with realistic solutions for North Kore... 16:59 Jan. 21 -
(LEAD) Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
(ATTN: UPDATES with quote on U.S. in 2nd para, remarks on China, Japan, details from 5th para) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to maintain close pa... 16:34 Jan. 21 -
Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to maintain close partnerships with the new U.S. administration, chairing a rare plenary session of the National Security Council (... 16:10 Jan. 21 -
#alliance(News Focus) Biden's swearing-in raises hope, uncertainty for alliance with S. Korea
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- With an eventful chapter of unorthodox American diplomacy over, the launch of the Joe Biden administration is raising both hope and uncertainty for its al... 13:22 Jan. 21 -
#Biden(News Focus) Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with Pyongyang related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is and will continue to be a major challenge for the new U.S. administration, but not as great a challenge as other domestic issues such ... 06:14 Jan. 21 -
#party congress(LEAD) Soldiers, civilians stage joint rallies in N. Korea in support of party decisions
(ATTN: REPLACES photo) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Soldiers and civilians staged joint rallies across North Korea, calling for nationwide cooperation to carry out new policies and decisions made dur... 19:23 Jan. 20 -
#NK nuke subU.S. expert voices skepticism over N.K. push for nuke sub
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be "many, many years" away from developing a nuclear-powered submarine loaded with a ballistic missile, a U.S. rocket expert said W... 14:13 Jan. 20 -
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Number of N.K. defectors plunges in 2020 amid North's border closure
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The number of North Koreans defecting to South Korea dropped sharply last year apparently due to the North's border closure to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus, gov... 09:56 Jan. 20 -
#antivirus campaignN. Korea tightens antivirus campaign as party congress, military parade end related article
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is stepping up antivirus efforts and tightening border control to ward off the new coronavirus, state media reported Wednesday, as major political events atte... 09:38 Jan. 20 -
#party congressSoldiers, civilians stage joint rallies in N. Korea in support of party decisions
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Soldiers and civilians staged joint rallies across North Korea, calling for nationwide cooperation to carry out new policies and decisions made during a recent rare party... 08:14 Jan. 20 -
#Blinken(LEAD) U.S. will review entire N. Korea policy, consider humanitarian aid: Blinken
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from Blinken from 6th para: ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. administration of Joe Biden plans to review the country's... 08:04 Jan. 20 -
U.S. will review entire N. Korea policy, consider humanitarian aid: Blinken
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. administration of Joe Biden plans to review the country's entire approach and policy toward North Korea, Biden's secretary of state nominee said Tuesday... 07:48 Jan. 20 -
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#Blinken(LEAD) Blinken says U.S. is 'better positioned' to deal with N. Korea when working with allies
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from Blinken in last 6 paras; REPLACES photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken on Tuesday vowed eff... 04:36 Jan. 20 -
#BlinkenBlinken says U.S. is 'better positioned' to deal with N. Korea when working with allies
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken on Tuesday vowed efforts to improve U.S. relations with allies, saying the country is "far better positio... 04:13 Jan. 20
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(2nd LD) Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
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Defense ministry vows push for regular inter-Korean military talks, swifter OPCON transfer
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(News Focus) Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with Pyongyang
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Unification minister vows to restart Korea peace process in cooperation with Biden administration
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Consistency key to denuclearizing N. Korea: U.S. experts
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Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
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Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with Pyongyang
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N. Korea leaves room for inter-Korean ties but challenges lay ahead with 'conditions'
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Kim's remarks warrant concerns, but also hope for dialogue: U.S. experts
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Blinken likely to seek stronger alliance, multilateral approach toward N. Korea: experts
