#NK newspaper
North Korea
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#coronavirus
N. Korea orders quarantine of all foreigners arriving via China
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has decided to keep all foreigners arriving in the country via China isolated for up to one month as part of efforts to prevent the spread of a new strain of ... 18:08 Jan. 28 -
#NK humanitarian aid
Int'l organization to provide US$42 mln to fight tuberculosis, malaria in N.K.
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- An international organization will provide US$41.74 million to support humanitarian programs combating tuberculosis and malaria in North Korea for the next three years, a... 16:47 Jan. 28 -
#NK newspaper
(2nd LD) N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
(ATTN: CLARIFIES para 9 following ministry's correction on North Korea's request for beefed-up quarantine; ADDS more info in 2nd to last para) SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stepped up ... 13:11 Jan. 28 -
#NK newspaper
(LEAD) N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
(ATTN: ADDS unification ministry official's remarks in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stepped up quarantine efforts to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus in... 11:11 Jan. 28 -
#NK newspaper
N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stepped up quarantine efforts to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus in the country, its official newspaper said Tuesday, as alarm grows ove... 10:09 Jan. 28 -
#military buildupN. Korea criticizes S. Korea for 'military buildup targeting it'
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea criticized South Korea on Monday for its moves "to strengthen military capabilities aiming at" the communist neighbor. Issuing an article, the North's offi... 21:46 Jan. 27 -
N.K. state media swiftly report on worldwide spread of coronavirus
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean state media have been swiftly reporting on the worldwide spread of a deadly new coronavirus in an indication that the communist regime is on alert against a ... 16:57 Jan. 27 -
#North Korea
(LEAD) 1,047 N.K. defectors arrive in S. Korea last year, lowest in 18 years
(ATTN: CORRECTS year in para 3) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- 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 unific... 11:16 Jan. 27 -
#North Korea
1,047 N.K. defectors arrive in S. Korea last year, lowest in 18 years
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- 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... 10:16 Jan. 27 -
#North Korea
New satellite image shows signs of activity at N. Korean missile site: CNN
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Recent satellite imagery has shown vehicle activity at a missile research center in North Korea, suggesting early preparations for a missile or missile engine test, CNN r... 09:57 Jan. 27 -
#North Korea(LEAD) Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public appearance in over 6 years
(ATTN: ADDS more info throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Kim Kyong-hui, a once-powerful aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has made her first public appearance in more than six years sinc... 17:58 Jan. 26 -
#history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 27 1883 -- The Joseon Dynasty designates the "Taegeukki" as the national flag. 1959 -- Lee Dong-jun, a correspondent of the Soviet Union's Pravda newspaper in Pyongyang, defects to Sou... 14:00 Jan. 26 -
#North Korea
Kim Jong-un's aunt makes 1st public appearance in over 6 years
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Kim Kyong-hui, a once-powerful aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has made her first public appearance in more than six years, Pyongyang's state media showed Sunday... 10:02 Jan. 26 -
#UNSC
U.N. panel approves 38 requests for sanctions exemptions to aid N.K. last year
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council panel approved nearly 40 requests for sanctions exemptions last year to allow for the provision of humanitarian assistance to North Korea, more ... 08:00 Jan. 26 -
#NK food shortagesN. Korea's main-season crop output estimated to be below average in 2019: FAO
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's crop output during its main harvest season last year is estimated to be below average, a report has shown amid concerns over chronic food shortages in the c... 08:00 Jan. 26 -
Pct of Americans viewing N. Korea as 'very serious' threat hits lowest: poll
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The percentage of Americans seeing North Korea as a "very serious threat" to the United States hit the lowest level in about a decade this year, a poll showed, apparently... 08:00 Jan. 26 -
#NK coronavirus
(LEAD) N. Korea seen beefing up efforts to fend off new coronavirus
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 6th para) SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of a new strain of the Chinese coronavirus with the cancellation of a ... 14:21 Jan. 25 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 26 1950 -- South Korea and the United States sign a mutual defense and assistance treaty. The agreement was sealed five months before the Korean War broke out in June. 1962 -- The last... 14:00 Jan. 25 -
#separated families(LEAD) Seoul mulls providing financial aid to separated families for N.K. visit: minister
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 5th para; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is considering providing financial support for families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War to visit North K... 13:46 Jan. 25
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N. Korea criticizes S. Korea for 'military buildup targeting it'
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(2nd LD) N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
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(LEAD) N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
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N.K. paper reports on Pyongyang's emergency steps against Wuhan coronavirus
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(News Focus) Seoul's push for individual tours to North meaningful but many hurdles ahead: experts
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Surging U.S.-Iran tensions feared to dilute U.S. focus on N.K. nuke talks
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Biegun expected to seek breakthrough in N.K. talks ahead of year-end deadline
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Tensions rise to perilous point in U.S.-NK nuke diplomacy
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Shorter firing interval indicates N.K.'s super-large rocket launcher almost ready for operation: experts
