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South and North Korean negotiators to meet at DMZ for first time since 2015
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China becomes world’s second-largest LNG importer
China has this year become the world’s second-largest LNG importer after Japan, analysis of shipping data from Reuters Eikon has revealed.
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North Korea accepts offer of talks on Jan. 9 – Seoul
North Korea has accepted Seoul's offer to hold talks next Tuesday to discuss Pyongyang's participation in the Winter Olympics and other matters of mutual interest, South Korea's Ministry of Unification said, Yonhap reports.
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North Korea Reopens Border Hotline With South
North Korea’s overture was a dramatic reversal of its previous approach to South Korea.
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Commander in chief: My button is 'much bigger'
The President warns Kim Jong Un that he has a mightier nuclear arsenal at his fingertips in a tweet
America's UN ambassador dismisses proposed North-South Korea talks
* Nikki Haley distances US from Seoul’s plan to hold cross-border talks
* Haley’s remarks in clear contrast to state department’s cautious stance
South Korea proposes high-level talks with North
Beijing, Pyongyang's main ally, welcomed developments.
China's New Hypersonic Missiles Could Hit Anywhere in the U.S. in Under an Hour: Chinese Experts
Chinese military analysts have claimed that China’s new hypersonic ballistic missile, the DF-17, could destroy U.S. defense systems by flying fast and low to evade detection.
US 'closer to nuclear war' with N. Korea than ever
"We are a responsible nuclear nation that loves peace," Kim said. "As long as there's no aggression against us we do not intend to use nuclear powers."
Taiwan warns increased Chinese military drills threaten invasion
AN escalation in Chinese military drills has upset one nation, which has now warned Beijing of dangerous consequences if it invades.
China upset at Japan’s plan to buy F-35B stealth fighter ‘jump jets’ for its helicopter carriers
CHINA has warned another nation not to convert its warships into F-35 stealth fighter carriers — or it will revive the dark days of WWII.
North Korea has reportedly executed an official in charge of its hydrogen bomb test site
the name's spelling may be subject to changes depending on the translation and transcriptions
US ready for talks with North Korea 'without preconditions', Tillerson says
Secretary of state’s remarks appear to mark shift in state department policy, which had previously required proof North Korea was giving up nuclear arsenal
In Your Face: China’s all-seeing state
China has been building what it calls "the world's biggest camera surveillance network". Across the country, 170 million CCTV cameras are already in place and an estimated 400 million new ones will be installed in the next three years.
Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan
Carmaker Nissan plans to test self-driving taxis on Japanese roads from March next year.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Pentagon claims it’s an ICBM
The Pentagon later said it had detected and tracked a North Korean missile launch.
North Korea Fires a Ballistic Missile, in Further Challenge to Trump
The launch was also confirmed by the Japanese prime minister’s office.
Mount Agung: Bali volcano alert raised to highest level
About 100,000 people near Bali's Mount Agung have been ordered to evacuate as officials fear a major eruption.
North Korea Violates Armistice
A new video shows a North Korean soldier making a dash to freedom, being shot at as he crossed the border. North Korea's actions during the defector's escape violated the armistice agreement ending the Korean War, the U.S.-led U.N. command said.
Rape, malnutrition and gender stereotypes common in North Korea
WOMEN in North Korea endure rape, malnutrition and a segregated workforce that ensures their “subservient” place in society, a new report has found.
