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Are You Worried About North Korea?

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:59:27 +0000

Critics say the leader of North Korea is irresponsible at best, unstable at worst.

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North Korea Is Revoking The Armistice That Ended The Korean War 60 Years Ago, Threatening Preemptive Strikes Against South Korea And The United States

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:32:38 +0000

An armistice agreement that put an end to the Korean War in 1953 is now receiving a death sentence.

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North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its 'Archenemy'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:28:56 +0000

Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.

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South Korea Elects Its First Female President, Park Geun-hye

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:22:57 +0000

Seoul, South Korea (WIBX) - Park Geun-hye is South Korea's first female President.

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North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:05:05 +0000

North Korea found itself front and center in the international community when it launched a long-range missile Friday morning, local time.

Despite the country’s reported efforts, officials in the US claim the launch failed because the rocket broke before leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Watch Thousands of North Koreans Tearfully Mourn the Death of Kim Jong Il [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:28:20 +0000

On Monday, thousands of people marched through the streets of North Korea’s capital and wept openly at the death of leader Kim Jong-il, who died on Saturday at 69 from a heart attack.

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BREAKING: North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Has Died

Eric Meier — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:43:51 +0000

The man who has lead the nation of North Korea since 1994, Kim Jong Il, has died on Saturday. The man, known colloquially as 'Dear Leader' was 69. North Korean State TV reported his death late Sunday night.

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