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North Korean man who crossed border wants to defect – Seoul
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured coastal areas hit by a typhoon, and ordered 12,000 core party members to join in the recovery effort on Saturday, while dismissing a provincial party chief, state media reported on Sunday.
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North Korean leader calls for readiness against coronavirus
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North Korea plans to send 12 million propaganda leaflets to South Korea
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North Korean leader makes first public appearance in weeks
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North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge
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North Korea calls off nuclear talks with US in Sweden
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Moon Jae-in: Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un summit a ‘remarkable breakthrough’ for peace
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North Korea: ‘Only one thing will work’ – Donald Trump
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Talks with North Korea are a “waste of time” – Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump says talks with North Korea over its nuclear program are a waste of time.
Trump flunks history test on North Korea
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North Korea vows to become a ‘state nuclear force’
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