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Food Crisis Hits North Korea

2009-06-25

As North Korea tests its expanding arsenal of deadly weapons, millions of its most vulnerable people face grave food shortages.

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Romanian Widow Wants Answers

2009-06-23

After almost five decades of searching, a Romanian woman finally gets news of her North Korean husband. But questions remain.

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South Koreans 'May Quit' Zone

2009-06-19

Tensions escalate over an inter-Korean economic zone launched during a period of relative detente.

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Journalists' Families Apologize

2009-06-17

Relatives of two U.S. journalists jailed in North Korea make a new plea for clemency.

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UN Tightens North Korea Sanctions

2009-06-12

The Security Council unanimously approves tighter new sanctions on Pyongyang, but how will they be enforced?

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Heirs Apparent in North Korea

2009-06-10

North Korea sets the stage for the appointment of a successor to leader Kim Jong Il.

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Journalists Get 12 Years

2009-06-08

Two U.S. journalists are sentenced to 12 years' hard labor in North Korea. Will they have to serve that time?

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North Koreans Get Jamming Devices

2009-06-05

Nighttime raids and mandatory jamming devices curb North Koreans' already limited access to foreign media.

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US Journalists on Trial

2009-06-04

North Korea announces the trial of two U.S. journalists, and analysts say the move signals a bid for direct talks with Washington.