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North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia constituting the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. The country is bordered to the north by China and by Russia along the Amnok and Tumen rivers, and to the south by South Korea, with the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two. North Korea, like its southern counterpart, claims to be the legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. Pyongyang is the country's capital and largest city.

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Xi touts China's sovereignty on war anniversary Amid growing contention over the democratically-ruled island of Taiwan,Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday China will never allow its sovereignty, security and development interests to be.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:27Published 3 days ago

Kim Jong-un tears up during massive military parade [11:05] Dessent-Jackson, Louee North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appeared emotional while speaking at a massive military parade in Pyongyang early on Saturday, marking the 75th anniversary of the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader chokes up during speech North Korean leader Kim Jong Un displayed a rare show of emotion, appearing to hold back tears as he delivered a speech to thousands of military personnel over the weekend. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:42Published 2 weeks ago

North Korea hosts 'mass games' for 75th anniversary of ruling party North Korea has staged a "mass games" show to mark the 75th anniversary of itsruling Workers' Party. The parade at Pyongyang's May Day Stadium was attendedby leader Kim Jong Un. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

What are North Korea's Mass Games? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched tens of thousands of dancers, gymnasts and other performers in a large-scale celebration on Sunday of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers'.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

North Korea shows off giant missiles at huge military parade North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un presides over a military parade in Pyongyang, as thousands of maskless troops defied the coronavirus threat. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong-Un Unveils New Nuclear Missile During Huge Parade Kim Jong-un has revealed a new intercontinental ballistic missile during a massive military parade marking the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s ruling party. The Supreme Leader warned that his.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

North Korea holds rare military parade, Kim Jong Un addresses Unusual predawn parade held to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the governing Workers’ Party. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 2 weeks ago

N. Korea unveils 'monster' intercontinental missile North Korea showcased previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles at an unprecedented predawn military parade on Saturday. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:04Published 2 weeks ago

North Korea displays 'new' intercontinental missile in military parade The country's leader Kim Jong Un avoided direct mention of the United States in a speech to mark the 75th anniversary of the ruling party Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un chairs Covid-19 meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has chaired a meeting of executive committeesfocused on Covid-19 precautions as the country enters its ninth month oflockdown, according to state media. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published on September 30, 2020

She escaped N.Korea, but 'raped' by South's spies When she first met a mysterious man who introduced himself as Dr Seong, a South Korea spy, the woman thought she had found a father figure to help her start a new life after fleeing from her home in.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:05Published on September 30, 2020

Seoul says N. Korea killed missing S. Korean A South Korean fisheries official who went missing this week was questioned in North Korean waters before being shot dead by troops who then doused his body in oil and set it on fire, South Korea's.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published on September 24, 2020

Activity flurry suggests N. Korea sub missile test Analysts and security officials say they are watching for signs that North Korea may use an upcoming holiday to unveil new weapons or test fire a submarine-launched ballistic missile, after a flurry of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:23Published on September 18, 2020

Kim Jong-Un Visits ‘Socialist Fairyland’ Village Kim Jong-un has praised North Korea’s military for rebuilding a typhoon-hit village “as a socialist fairyland”. The Supreme Leader was visiting an area in the south of the country, which has.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:38Published on September 15, 2020

Trump Just Can't Keep A Secret, And That's A Big Problem Boasting of his 'great intel,' US President Donald J. Trump told Russian officials in 2017 about an ISIS plot so classified that he risked exposing the source. In the same year, Trump revealed to the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published on September 12, 2020

Kim Jong Un inspects flood-hit area North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected reconstruction work in a flood-hit area of the country, state media reported on Saturday. North Korea has recently been battered by some of the wettest.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published on September 12, 2020

North Korea Mobilises Thousands After Typhoon Damage North Korea has mobilised thousands of workers from its capital Pyongyang to help the nation’s countryside regions recently struck by a powerful typhoon. After surveying the damage, North Korean.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published on September 9, 2020

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 on September 6, 2020

Typhoon Maysak hits North Korea Typhoon Maysak hit North Korea overnight and brought heavy rain and floods, the country's state-run broadcaster KRT reported on Thursday (September 3), even as damage from a previous typhoon last week.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published on September 3, 2020

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