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Latest News : North Korea's First Party Congress in 30 Years May Discuss Kim's Successor
North Korea is preparing its biggest political gathering in 30 years, fueling speculation Kim Jong Il may use the forum to legitimatize a transfer of power to his youngest son as his own takeover was ensured at a 1980 summit.
North Korea’s leader is to convene a ruling party meeting where it is expected that his son will be given an official post, a step on the road to leadership.Latest News : North Korea Signals Succession Plans Under Way
For the first time in decades, North Korea is set to hold a Workers' Party Conference -- as early as this weekend. Observers say North Korea's ailing ruler, Kim Jong Il, could be set to pass the reins of the world's only communist dynasty to a third generation, his third son, Kim Jong Un.Latest News : North Korea's First Congress in 30 Years May Yield Kim Jong Il Successor
North Korea is preparing its biggest political gathering in 30 years, drawing parallels with the 1980 summit that ensured Kim Jong Il’s succession amid speculation he will transfer power to his youngest son.Latest News : North Korea's Kim Jong-il may go public with dynastic rule
Speculation is rampant that North Korea's Kim Jong-il will go public with plans to name his son his heir at a rare political conference.North Korea Preps 'Dear' Leader's Mystery 20-Something Son for Rule
North Korea - Kim Jong-il - Kim Jong-un - Asia - SeoulNorth Korea Signals Succession Plans Under Way
For the first time in decades, North Korea is set to hold a Workers' Party Conference -- as early as this weekend. Observers say North Korea's ailing ruler, Kim Jong Il, could be set to pass the reins of the world's only communist dynasty to a third generation, his third son, Kim Jong Un. read moreNorth Korea Takes Steps to Extend Dynastic Rule
SEOUL, South Korea -- Kim Jong-il, the North Korean leader, is expected to convene a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party in coming days to pave the way for his son to succeed him, a feat of political engineering that would be a first in the Communist world: extending dynastic rule to a third generation.North Korea seeks stronger military ties with China
North Korea vowed to strengthen military ties with China on Wednesday, days after the North's leader Kim Jong-il finished a visit aimed at bolstering the bond with his isolated country's sole major supporter.Kim son may step into limelight when North Korea holds biggest political gathering in 30 years
North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of...North Korea Moves Beyond The End Of The Line by James Dunnigan September 2, 2010
North Korean TV recently showed video of a new tank, called the Storm Tiger. South Korean officials call it the M2002, after the year they first became aware of it. The new North Korean tank appears to be based on the Russian T-62, an unsuccessful design that North Korea produced under license.North Korea Gets What It Needs
September 2, 2010: North Korea has ordered another Tu-204 airliner from Russia. The first one arrived three years ago, and was the first Tu-204 to be exported. The second one may never arrive. That’s because North Korea is now in a similar situation to Iran, as in lots of embargos.North Korea dodging sanctions by changing company names, forging documents, report says
North Korea has changed the names of its trading companies and falsified trade documents to avoid international sanctions and continue exporting weapons, a news report and an intelligence official said Wednesday.North Korean body ‘angling for foreign investment’
North Korea is angling for foreign investment with a new government body set up to attract money into the isolated country, but little is likely to be forthcoming, a regular visitor to Pyongyang said yesterday.Kim son may step into limelight when North Korea holds biggest political gathering in 30 years
North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the secretive communist country.North Korea pledges to strengthen military cooperation with China
North Korea will broaden military cooperation with China, the head of the Supreme People's Assembly Presidium Kim Yong Nam, said on Wednesday.US, South Korean envoys meet as China pushes to restart North Korea nuclear weapons talks
WASHINGTON - South Korea's envoy to stalled North Korean nuclear talks is meeting with senior U.S. officials as China and the North reportedly are pushing for the disarmament negotiations to resume.US, South Korea to hold further naval drills aimed at deterring North Korea
South Korea and the United States will hold joint anti-submarine exercises in another show of force against North Korea, officials said Friday, as Pyongyang renewed threats against the drills.North Korea releases US Christian after visit from Jimmy Carter
A US Christian citizen has been freed from a North Korean prison after a meeting between former US President Jimmy Carter and government officialsNorth Korea sidles up to China
Think of North Korea's Kim Jong-il as the autocratic, ailing boss of a family firm - sanctioned, cash-strapped, and worried about who will take over - and his weekend tour to woo main backer China makes sense.North Korea's Kim says wants nuclear talks restarted
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il wants an early restart to stalled nuclear disarmament talks, Chinese state media said on Monday, ending official silence about Kim's secretive five-day trip ahead of a key congress.Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention?
North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the secretive communist country. The... North Korea - Kim Jong-il - Workers Party - Asia - Kim JongNorth Korea wants resumption of nuke talks
BEIJING, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The leaders of China and North Korea say they have agreed to seek an early resumption of the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program. North Korea - Six-party talks - People's Republic of China - Asia - Kim Jong-ilSouth Korea, U.S. to hold joint naval exercise
South Korea and the United States will conduct a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise starting Sunday, the U.S. military announced Friday.North Korea jumps on social networking bandwagon
"Paranoid" and "isolated" are two terms often used to describe North Korea and its dictatorial regime. But the country is apparently interested in making friends... at least online.Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention?
North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the secretive communist country. North Korea - Kim Jong-il - Workers Party - Asia - Communist stateNorth Korea Confirms Kim’s China Visit, Hope for Nuclear Talks
North Korea confirmed that leader Kim Jong Il traveled to China between Aug. 26-30, the second visit to his closest ally in less than four months after floods exacerbated the country’s economic crisis.North Korea Wants Resumption Of Nuke Talks
The leaders of China and North Korea say they have agreed to seek an early resumption of the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program. The announcement came at the end of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's second visit to China this year, China Daily reported Tuesday.Boston man jailed in North Korea speaks with family
A 30-year-old Boston man jailed in North Korea has spoken by telephone with his family for the first time since he crossed the border on Jan. 25 and was immediately arrested. Thaleia Schlesinger, a spokesperson for the family, said today that Aijalon Mahli Gomes was allowed to call his mother last night, which was Friday morning in Korea. Gomes, who had been living in South Korea for the past ...Why only North Korea may be ready for six-party talks
North Korea leader Kim Jong-il confirmed his readiness to rejoin six-party talks after a visit to China last week. But the US, Japan, and South Korea want to see key steps first.North Korea Slams South’s Efforts to Block Online Propaganda
North Korea is complaining about South Korea’s attempts to block its propaganda videos on YouTube and messages on Facebook and Twitter.S.Korea foreign minister faces nepotism allegations
South Korea's government on Friday launched an investigation into an alleged case of nepotism involving the foreign minister and his daughter that sparked public protests.Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention?
North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the strongest sign yet of a succession movement in the...China pushes new talks with North Korea, but others are skeptical
Concerned about North Korea's growing isolation and desperation, China is urging the United States, Japan and South Korea to consider restarting six-party talks with Pyongyang. North Korea - Asia - United States - South Korea - Kim Jong-ilChina pushes new talks with North Korea, but others are skeptical
Concerned about North Korea's growing isolation and desperation, China is urging the United States, Japan and South Korea to consider restarting six-party talks with Pyongyang. North Korea - Asia - United States - South Korea - WeaponsChina pushes six-party talks with North Korea, but others remain skeptical
Concerned about North Korea's growing isolation and desperation, China is urging the United States, Japan and South Korea to consider restarting six-party talks with Pyongyang. North Korea - Asia - United States - Weapons - Warfare and ConflictN.Korea seeks stronger ties with China
NORTH Korea vowed to strengthen military ties with China on Wednesday, days after the North's leader Kim Jong-il finished a visit aimed at bolstering the bond with his isolated country's sole major supporter.U.S., South Korea schedule more war drills
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- South Korean and U.S. forces will hold another joint drill as a show of force against North Korea, officials said, as North Korea again threatened retaliation. South Korea - North Korea - Korean War - United States armed forces - AsiaN. Korea Companies Use Stealth to Avoid Sanctions
North Korea Dodging Sanctions By Changing Company Names, Forging Documents, Report Says North Korea - Asia - Weapon - United States - NuclearNorth Korea: Kim Jong-il hints at change of leader
North Korea has given the clearest hint yet that Kim Jong-il, its 'Dear Leader', will be succeeded by his third and youngest son.Will heir be unveiled at North Korean convention?
SEOUL, South Korea (AP)– North Korea is preparing its largest political meeting in 30 years, and leader Kim Jong Il is expected to appoint a son to a key Workers Party position in what would be the...Nth Korea uses Twitter for propaganda
North Korea's propaganda campaign has utilised Twitter and YouTube.North Korea confirms Kim's not-so-secret trip to China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP): After Kim Jong-il's safe return, North Korea confirmed what for days had been clear: the Dear Leader was on a not-so-secret trip to northeastern China.South Korea nuclear envoy flies to US
Seoul (AFP) Sept 2, 2010 South Korea's nuclear envoy flew to the United States Thursday for talks on North Korea amid efforts by China to restart long-stalled negotiations on Pyongyang's nuclear disarmament. Wi Sung-Lac will meet Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, the US nuclear envoy Sung Kim and Stephen Bosworth, special representative for North Korea policy, "to discuss overall issues ...South Korea offers millions in flood aid to North Korea
South Korea's Red Cross has offered $8.4 million in flood aid to North Korea, the Yonhap news agency said Tuesday.Secretive North Korean leader could unveil his heir this month
Secretive North Korean leader could unveil his heir this monthN.Korea forges trade documents to dodge sanctions
North Korea is forging trade documents and changing the names of its trading firms to try to dodge international sanctions, a Seoul intelligence official and a media report said Wednesday.Corrected - North Korea seeks stronger ties with China
(Corrects location to west coast from east coast, paragraph 7) BEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea vowed to strengthen military ties with China on Wednesday, days after the North's leader Kim Jong-il finished a visit aimed at bolstering the bond with his isolated country's sole major supporter.South Korea welcomes sanctions on North, offers aid
South Korea welcomed expanded U.S. financial sanctions against North Korea on Tuesday, but made its first large-scale offer of aid to its destitute neighbor since the sinking of one of its warships in March.Kim Jong Un 'rubber-stamping dictator'?
PYONGYANG, North Korea, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- If Kim Jong Un succeeds his father as ruler of North Korea, he will probably be a "rubber-stamping dictator," an expert says. North Korea - Pyongyang - Kim Jong-il - Asia - Kim Jong 1 2 3
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