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Exclusive: Russian tankers fueled North Korea via transfers at sea - sources
Russian tankers have supplied fuel to North Korea on at least three occasions in recent months by transferring cargoes at sea, according to two senior Western European security sources, providing an economic lifeline to the secretive Communist state. -
South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea
South Korean authorities have seized a Panama-flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil products to North Korea in violation of international sanctions, a customs official said on Sunday. -
South Korea says welcomes Kim Jong Un's New Year speech: Yonhap
South Korea's presidential office said it welcomed Kim Jong Un's New Year speech where he raised the possibility of sending a delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympic Games to be held in Pyeongchang in the South, Yonhap news agency reported. -
North Korea's Kim 'open to dialogue' with South Korea, will only use nukes if threatened
Kim Jong Un warned the United States on Monday he had a "nuclear button" on his desk ready for use if North Korea was threatened, but offered an olive branch to South Korea, saying he was "open to dialogue" with Seoul. -
South Korea's Moon says better inter-Korean relations linked to resolving North Korea nuclear issue
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday the improvement of inter-Korean relations was linked to resolving North Korea's nuclear program, a day after the North offered talks with Seoul but was steadfast on its nuclear ambitions. -
South Korea offers high-ranking government talks with North Korea on January 9
South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myong-gyon offered on Tuesday high-ranking government talks with North Korea next week at the border village of Panmunjom, a day after Pyongyang suggested talks despite sticking to its nuclear ambitions. -
North Korea's Olympic overture seen aimed at blunting international pressure
After a year of threats and weapons advances, North Korea's leader appears to be using the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in South Korea as a tool to blunt growing international pressure on his regime while leaving his nuclear arsenal untouched. -
Donned in light gray, North Korea's Kim targeted softer, relaxed image in New Year's address
The light-gray suit and matching tie North Korea's Kim Jong Un donned for his New Year's address was likely carefully calculated to project a softer, more relaxed image to go with his surprise offer for talks with Seoul, analysts said on Tuesday. -
China will strictly implement U.N. resolutions on North Korea: commerce ministry
China will continue to fully, accurately and strictly implement United Nations' sanctions on North Korea in accordance to Chinese laws, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. -
South Korea offers talks with defiant North ahead of Olympics
South Korea on Tuesday offered talks with North Korea amid a standoff over its weapons programs, a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was open to negotiations but that his country would push ahead with "mass producing" nuclear warheads. -
A new dawn: South Korea seeks talks with Pyongyang
South Korea offered talks with North Korea amid a standoff over its weapons programs, after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was open to negotiations. A Reuters analysis shows how in five decades of relations between North and South, communication has rarely been so barren. -
China will strictly implement U.N. resolutions on North Korea: commerce ministry
China will continue to fully, accurately and strictly implement United Nations' sanctions on North Korea in accordance to Chinese laws, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. -
Trump eyes potential talks between North Korea, South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said possible talks between North Korea and South Korea held mixed potential, while sanctions were beginning to take a toll on Pyongyang amid tensions over its nuclear and missile programs. -
North Korean Olympic overture seen aimed at blunting international pressure
After a year of making threats and weapons advances, North Korea's leader appears to be using the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in South Korea as a tool to blunt growing international pressure on Pyongyang while leaving his nuclear arsenal untouched. -
IOC welcomes North Korean Olympic overture
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomed on Tuesday the possibility of North Korea competing at next month's Pyeongchang Games in South Korea and said the invitation remained open. -
Haley warns North Korea against another missile test
The United States is hearing reports that North Korea might be preparing for another missile test, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday, warning that it would necessitate tougher steps against Pyongyang. -
U.S. ok with talks between Koreas, doubts Kim Jong Un sincerity
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it is up to South Korea whether to hold talks with North Korea but Washington is skeptical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sincerity if such talks happen. -
Trump to North Korean leader: my nuclear button 'is bigger & more powerful'
U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un saying he had a nuclear button on his desk, said in a tweet on Tuesday that his nuclear button "is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" -
U.S. warns North Korea against new missile test, plays down talks
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, warned North Korea on Tuesday against staging another missile test and said Washington would not take any talks between North and South Korea seriously if they did not do something to get Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons. -
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Factbox: North Korea's participation in previous games hosted by South Korea
North Korea reopened a border hotline with Seoul on Wednesday to discuss sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea's Pyeongchang next month. -
Americans should worry about Kim's mental fitness, not Trump's: White House
The White House on Wednesday defended Donald Trump's tweet about the size of his nuclear button, saying Americans should be concerned about the North Korean leader's mental fitness, not their president's. -
Japan faces greatest danger since World War due to North Korea: PM
The security situation facing Japan is the most perilous since World War Two because of North Korea's "unacceptable" provocations, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday and he vowed to bolster defenses to protect the Japanese people. -
Taiwan releases man on bail in suspected North Korean oil transfer
A court in Taiwan has released on bail a man prosecutors allege to have made false declarations in the case of a Hong Kong-flagged tanker suspected of transferring oil to North Korea in violation of international sanctions. -
Trump welcomes possible talks between North Korea and South Korea
Potential talks between North Korea and South Korea are "a good thing", U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday in a post on Twitter in which he also took credit for any dialogue after Seoul and Pyongyang this week signaled willingness to speak. -
U.S.-South Korea military exercises to start after Paralympics: Mattis
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Thursday played down a delay of U.S.-South Korean military exercises, saying they would resume after the conclusion of the March 9-18 Paralympics and that their postponement was simply due to logistical concerns. -
Commentary: There’s still time for diplomacy in Korea
Amid ever-heightening tensions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, there are finally some positive diplomatic signals. On Jan. 3, Pyongyang reopened a long-closed border hotline with South Korea – one day after Seoul proposed bilateral negotiations and two days after Kim Jong Un said in his New Year address that he was open to speaking with the South. -
Trump credits his firmness for potential Korea talks, signals Olympic concession
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called potential talks between North and South Korea "a good thing" and agreed with South Korea there would be no joint military drills, which North Korea bitterly opposes, during next month's Winter Olympics. -
North and South Korea to talk January 9, Japan warns remain vigilant
North and South Korea will hold official talks next week for the first time in more than two years after Pyongyang accepted Seoul's offer for dialogue, just hours after the United States and South Korea delayed a joint military exercise. -
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Trump says he would 'absolutely' talk to North Korea's Kim on phone
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "absolutely" be willing to talk on the phone to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and that he hopes a positive development results from talks between North Korea and South Korea. -
Trump tweet on nuclear button keeps North Korea's Kim 'on his toes': Haley
U.S. President Donald Trump's tweet about having a bigger nuclear button than Kim Jong Un's has kept the North Korean leader "on his toes" and made clear the risks of a nuclear standoff, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Sunday. -
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Cryptocurrency may be getting quietly channelled to North Korea university - report
A cybersecurity company said it has found software that appears to install code for mining cryptocurrency and sends any mined coins to a server at a North Korean university, the latest sign that North Korea may be searching for new ways to infuse its economy with cash. -
Olympics: IOC extends North Korea deadline for Pyeongchang Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has extended the deadline for registration of North Korean athletes for the Pyeongchang winter Olympics and is planning more talks with all sides, it said on Monday -
North Korea says to send senior officials, athletes to Olympics: South Korea
North Korea said during rare talks with the South it will send a delegation of high-ranking officials, athletes and a cheering squad to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea next month, a senior South Korean official said on Tuesday. -
China's Foreign Ministry says happy to see talks between North and South Korea
China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it was happy to see talks between North and South Korea take place, their first formal dialogue in more than two years, and welcomed all positive steps. -
South Korea says will consider temporary lifting of sanctions against North Korea to facilitate Winter Olympics participation
South Korea said on Tuesday it will consider a temporary lifting of sanctions against North Korea if it is necessary to facilitate the visit of North Koreans to the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month. -
In rare inter-Korean talks, North pledges 'invaluable' gift
The last North Korean to cross this heavily militarized border was shot by his own comrades, and barely escaped with his life. -
Moscow welcomes dialogue between North and South Korea
Russia welcomes dialogue between North and South Korea, a Kremlin spokesman said on Tuesday. -
North Korea to send team to Winter Games, South to consider easing bans after talks
North Korea said during rare talks with the South on Tuesday it will send a delegation to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea next month and Seoul said it was prepared to lift some sanctions temporarily to facilitate the visit if needed. -
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North Korea, South Korea agree to hold military talks: joint statement
North and South Korea agreed to hold military talks, a joint statement said after the two Koreas engaged in formal dialogue on Tuesday for the first time in more than two years. -
North Korea to send team to Winter Games, South to consider easing bans after talks
North Korea said during rare talks with the South on Tuesday it would send a delegation to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea next month and Seoul said it was prepared to lift some sanctions temporarily so the visit could take place.
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense
BALTIMORE (Reuters) -The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday, though the White House said later there was no change in policy towards the island.