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The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) is the state news agency of North Korea. The agency portrays the views of the North Korean government for both domestic and foreign consumption. It was established on December 5, 1946 and now features internet coverage.

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Kim Jong-Un Surveys Damage in Typhoon-Hit Area North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited areas struck by a typhoon and called for 12,000 workers from the capital Pyongyang to join in the recovery efforts. North Korean state-run TV showed.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago


North Korea places border city in lockdown over fears of first Covid-19 patient North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has placed a city near the border with SouthKorea under lockdown over concerns the country has its first coronavirus case,state media reported. The measure was taken on.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on July 26, 2020

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North Korea to send 'leaflets of punishment' over border as tensions with South rise North Korea is gearing up to send propaganda leaflets over its southern border, denouncing North Korean defectors and South Korea, its state media said on Saturday, the latest retaliation for leaflets.. WorldNews - Published on June 20, 2020
North Korean army 'fully ready' for action over South Korean propaganda leaflets - KCNA North Korea's army is ready to take action if defector groups push ahead with their campaign to send propaganda leaflets into North Korea, state media said on Tuesday, in the latest warning of.. Reuters India - Published on June 16, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Why Trump’s North Korea odyssey turned sour Friday’s second anniversary of the Singapore summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un saw North Korea threaten to interfere in the US presidential election. The rebuff to Washington highlights not.. WorldNews - Published on June 14, 2020
Kim's sister says North Korea will take 'action' against South: Report North Korea will take "action" against the South and entrust its military to carry it out, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, threatened Saturday in a statement carried by the KCNA.. WorldNews - Published on June 13, 2020

North Korea says little reason to maintain Kim-Trump ties - KCNA North Korea sees little use maintaining a personal relationship between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump if Washington sticks to hostile policies, state media reported on Friday - the.. Reuters India - Published on June 12, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
Stay out of inter-Korean matters: North Korea to US SEOUL: North Korea rebuked Washington on Thursday for criticising its decision to cut communication links with Seoul, warning it to stay out of inter-Korean affairs if it wanted to ensure a smooth.. WorldNews - Published on June 11, 2020
North Korea says U.S. has no standing to comment on inter-Korean affairs: KCNA North Korea on Thursday said the United States has no standing to comment on inter-Korean affairs, and said it is in Washington's interest to stay quiet if it wants a successful presidential election,.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea - KCNA North Korea said on Tuesday it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported. Reuters India - Published on June 9, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
North Korea's Kim stresses self-sufficient economy at a politburo meeting: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a meeting of the politburo of the country's ruling Workers Party, where economic projects including the chemical industry were discussed, state news agency KCNA.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020	North Korea expresses support for China's measures in Hong Kong North Korea's foreign minister met with the Chinese ambassador to express support for China's measures in Hong Kong, North Korea's KCNA state news agency said on Friday. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
North Korea warns South Korea to stop defectors from scattering anti-North leaflets: KCNA The sister of North Korea’s leader has warned South Korea to stop defectors from sending leaflets into the demilitarized zone separating the countries, saying it may cancel a recent bilateral.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	North Korea's Kim vows to further bolster nuclear war deterrence - KCNA SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities amid stalled denuclearisation talks with the United.. WorldNews - Published on May 24, 2020Also reported by •Reuters
North Korea says recent South Korean military drills are grave provocation that demands a reaction: KCNA North Korea lashed out at South Korea over recent military drills while Kim Jong Un sent a personal message to China's Xi Jinping to congratulate him over that country's success in controlling the.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020	Kim Jong-un shown on state media after absence KCNA news agency reports that the North Korean leader cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory BBC News - Published on May 2, 2020
After rumours about health, North Korea state media report Kim Jong Un appearance After weeks of intense speculation about the health of Kim Jong Un, state news agency KCNA said on Saturday the North Korean leader attended the completion of a fertilizer plant north of Pyongyang, the.. Reuters - Published on May 2, 2020	KCNA reports North Korea leader Kim Jong Un resuming public activity North Korea's state news agency KCNA said on Saturday leader Kim Jong Un attended the completion of a fertilizer plant in a region north of the capital, Pyongyang, in the first report of his public.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020
North Korea's foreign ministry denies letter sent to Trump: KCNA North Korea on Sunday denied a letter was sent to U.S. President Donald Trump, North Korean state news agency KCNA said, citing a Foreign Ministry press chief. Reuters - Published on April 19, 2020	North Korea’s Kim reshuffles top governing body Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has carried out a major reshuffle of his State Affairs Commission, official media reported Monday, replacing more than a third of its members. Kim has established.. WorldNews - Published on April 13, 2020
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un guides artillery fire competition: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has guided an artillery fire competition on the western front, state media said Saturday, the second such guidance in about a week. The competition Friday involved large.. WorldNews - Published on March 22, 2020Also reported by •Reuters	North Korea leader Kim Jong Un oversaw latest missile launch: KCNA Kim Jong Un personally oversaw Monday's "firepower strike drill," North Korea state media reported on Tuesday, including the launch of what appeared to be short-range ballistic missiles for the second.. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
North Korea says recent military drills not meant to threaten anyone: KCNA The sister of North Korea's leader defended recent military drills in the country, saying they were not meant to threaten anyone, according to a statement carried by state news agency KCNA on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020	North Korea's Kim guides military drills, warns 'serious consequences' if virus breaks out: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw military drills on Friday, state media KCNA said on Saturday, a rare public outing amid efforts to prevent an outbreak of the coronavirus in the isolated.. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020
North Korea's Kim offers condolences to China's Xi about virus outbreak: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping offering condolences about the coronavirus outbreak in China, North Korean state news agency KCNA reported on Saturday. Reuters - Published on February 1, 2020	North Korea says leaders' relations not enough after Trump sends birthday wishes to Kim North Korea has received birthday greetings to its leader Kim Jong Un from U.S. President Donald Trump, but their personal relationship is not enough for a return to talks, according to a statement.. Reuters - Published on January 11, 2020
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