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# Kim Jong-un

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# Why Can't We Be Friends
Trump says he 'tries so hard' to be friends with Kim Jong-un - but would never call him 'short and fat'
Trump has referred to Kim as a “madman” and “Rocket Man”.
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Nov 12th 2017, 11:57 AM
# War of Words
'Do not underestimate us,' Trump warns North Korea on his election anniversary
He gave the warning after a trip to the Korean demilitarized zone was cancelled due to bad weather.
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Nov 8th 2017, 8:46 AM
# Diplomatic Mission
Leo says he won't be stopping his ministers at the airport if they want to travel to North Korea
“I am not the keeper of any of my ministers,” said the Taoiseach today.
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Nov 6th 2017, 1:00 PM
# North Korea
Trump says he's open to meeting Kim Jong-un
The US President’s latest comments are much more measured than his previous “fire and fury” remarks.
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Nov 5th 2017, 6:21 PM
# North Korea
Women accused of killing Kim Jong Un's half-brother return to crime scene
Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong are accused of killing Kim on 13 February.
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Oct 24th 2017, 7:17 AM
# Going Nuclear
Trump says 'only one thing will work' when dealing with North Korea
The US President has been trading insults with Kim Jong-un amid rising tensions.
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Oct 8th 2017, 8:07 AM
# Malaysia
Two women accused of assassinating North Korean leader's half brother plead not guilty at start of trial
Kim Jong-nam was killed by a toxic nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia last February.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 7:40 AM
# unswerving loyalty
Meet the 90-year-old North Korean convicted spy whose sole wish is to make it back to the 'Fatherland'
Seo Ok-ryol has spent three decades in prison and been sentenced to death on two separate occasions.
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Sep 24th 2017, 10:30 AM
# threats threats and more threats
As US warplanes fly off North Korea, Trump says the country's leaders 'won't be around much longer'
The war of words between the two powers shows no sign of abating.
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Sep 24th 2017, 9:15 AM
# tremors
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake in North Korea was a 'suspected explosion', says China
South Korean scientists aren’t so sure about whether it was caused by a blast.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 12:27 PM
# War of Words
Kim Jong-un says 'mentally deranged' Trump will 'pay dearly', hints at detonating H-bomb in the Pacific
The North Korean leader was reacting to Donald Trump’s maiden speech to the UN.
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Sep 22nd 2017, 7:08 AM
# Tension
'Enough is enough': South Korea continues military drills after North Korean nuclear test
A new agreement between Washington and Seoul will allow the South to develop more powerful weapons.
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Sep 5th 2017, 7:26 AM
# mixed message
Trump says talking is 'not the answer' to North Korean situation
His comments are at odds with remarks made by US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
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Aug 30th 2017, 8:05 PM
# let's take it easy
North Korea will watch more 'stupid conduct' of the US as it holds off on Guam attack
Leader Kim Jong-Un warned the US of further “reckless action” in a TV address.
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Aug 15th 2017, 7:00 AM
# freedom
Canadian pastor returns home after being released from labour camp in North Korea
He was released after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national security advisor, Daniel Jean visited Pyongyang.
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Aug 14th 2017, 7:38 AM
# good idea bad idea
What would happen if North Korea actually did fire missiles at the US territory of Guam?
North Korea plans to attack the tiny Pacific island this week.
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Aug 12th 2017, 9:45 AM
# Calm down
China urges Trump not to use 'words and deeds to exacerbate' North Korea situation
Trump has been engaged all week in verbal sparring with the North.
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Aug 12th 2017, 7:43 AM
# Sabre rattling
Trump says that a military plan to deal with North Korea is 'locked and loaded'
He called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to “find another path”.
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Aug 11th 2017, 12:50 PM
# North Korea
Minister: 'No immediate threat' to Ireland amid US-North Korea nuclear tensions
Minister Charlie Flanagan says Ireland must however remain vigilant.
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Aug 9th 2017, 7:45 PM
# start off small
Explainer: Why is North Korea threatening to bomb the tiny Pacific island of Guam?
The rhetoric from Donald Trump and the North Koreans has escalated tensions in the region.
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Aug 9th 2017, 9:12 AM
# Nuclear Threat
Watch: Donald Trump threatens North Korea with 'fire and fury like the world has never seen'
The threat was made in response to claims that North Korea has become a full nuclear power.
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Aug 8th 2017, 9:31 PM
# Nuclear Weapons
US wants UN ban on North Korean exports of coal, iron and seafood
The move could cost Pyongyang about €850 million in annual revenue.
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Aug 5th 2017, 1:32 PM
# warning signs
North Korea boasts that all US cities are within its range after latest missile test
The US said that China and Russia bore “unique responsibility” for the escalating tensions.
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Jul 29th 2017, 10:11 AM
# Nuclear Weapons
North Korea's Kim: Dictator? Reformer? Shrewd negotiator?
Like father, not necessarily like son.
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Jul 15th 2017, 1:00 PM
# Going Nuclear
North Korea has 'built an intercontinental ballistic missile', so what now?
The Hwasong-14 ICBM could apparently reach Alaska.
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Jul 8th 2017, 9:45 AM
# Otto Warmbier
North Korea says it is the 'biggest victim' in US student's death
Otto Warmbier had been in a coma since shortly after he was sentenced to 15 years of hard labour for allegedly stealing a poster.
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Jun 23rd 2017, 3:40 PM
# art of the deal
Dennis Rodman's gifts for Kim Jong-un include Trump's book and a mermaid puzzle
He also gave a copy of Where’s Waldo? The Totally Essential Travel Collection, two sets of soap and two autographed jerseys.
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Jun 15th 2017, 8:29 AM
# tensions
Dennis Rodman thinks Trump is 'pretty happy' he's going back to North Korea
The former basketball player said the issue of several Americans currently detained there is “not my purpose right now”.
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Jun 13th 2017, 7:25 AM
# Nuclear Weapons
US says North Korea 'poses a threat to us all'
Trump’s team wants to get China, Pyongyang’s ally, on side.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 10:58 AM
# missile dysfunction
North Korea has just test-fired yet another missile
The launch is the latest in a series of provocative tests conducted by the hermit nation in recent months.
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May 21st 2017, 11:47 AM
# First Dates
North Korea willing to meet with Trump 'under the right conditions'
Last month saw North Korea threatening nuclear war if it was provoked.
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May 13th 2017, 4:40 PM
# open door policy
New South Korean president says he'd go anywhere (including North Korea) to secure peace
Moon Jae-in was striking positive chords on his first day as President today.
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May 10th 2017, 4:38 PM
# Nice Try
North Korea says it foiled a CIA attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-Un
It is claimed a man named Kim was being coerced into killing the North Korean leader using a biochemical weapon.
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May 5th 2017, 3:10 PM
# de-escalating tensions
Trump says he would be 'honoured' to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-Un
Earlier, North Korea warned it can carry out a nuclear missile test ‘at any time and at any location’.
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May 1st 2017, 8:55 PM
# Kim Jong-un
Trump calls North Korean leader 'a pretty smart cookie' - but isn't sure if he's sane
The comments came as both North and South Korea tested missiles over the weekend.
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Apr 30th 2017, 5:15 PM
# tensions
North Korea fires another missile, Trump tweets his anger
The US President said the move “disrespected the wishes of China”.
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Apr 29th 2017, 7:45 AM
# tensions rise
North Korea reportedly test-fires another ballistic missile
The South Korean military reports the firing of an unidentified missile by its northern neighbour.
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Apr 28th 2017, 10:57 PM
# Trump Card
US trying to pressure North Korea into dismantling nuclear weapons
Officials said they want to bring North Korea back to the “path of dialogue”.
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Apr 26th 2017, 10:52 PM
# nuclear missiles
North Korea 'detains third US citizen' as tensions rise
US President Donald Trump has urged China to take stronger steps to press North Korea to curb its nuclear and missile programmes.
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Apr 23rd 2017, 3:24 PM
# your move
North Korea nuclear site 'primed and ready' as Kim prepares to throw down gauntlet to US
Donald Trump has said Kim Jong-Un would be “making a big mistake” to conduct a new nuclear test.
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Apr 13th 2017, 12:57 PM
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