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S. Korea welcomes new UN sanctions on North
Jan 22, 2013 22:41 EST
South Korea on Wednesday welcomed fresh UN Security Council sanctions on North Korea and warned Pyongyang against ignoring demands to scrap its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes.
New UN sanctions spark N. Korea fury
Jan 22, 2013 21:04 EST
The UN Security Council ordered tougher sanctions against North Korea for a banned rocket launch, triggering a defiant pledge by Pyongyang to bolster its nuclear deterrent.
UN Council hits N. Korea with sanctions over rocket launch
Jan 22, 2013 18:46 EST
The UN Security Council on Tuesday ordered new sanctions against North Korea for a banned rocket launch last month and threatened "significant action" if it stages a new nuclear test.
N. Korea hints at nuclear test after UN sanctions
Jan 22, 2013 18:15 EST
North Korea reacted defiantly Wednesday to a new round of UN sanctions, hinting that it would carry out a nuclear test and ruling out any talks on denuclearising the Korean peninsula.
UN Council widens N. Korea sanctions over rocket launch
Jan 22, 2013 15:27 EST
The UN Security Council on Tuesday unanimously passed expanded sanctions against North Korea for carrying out a banned rocket launch last month.
UN to sanction N. Korea space agency: diplomat
Jan 22, 2013 04:43 EST
The UN Security Council will order sanctions against North Korea's space agency in a resolution to be passed this week condemning the secretive state's ballistic launch, a diplomat said.
N. Korea grants rare citizenship to American
Jan 22, 2013 03:10 EST
The US boss of a joint venture run by North Korea and the Unification Church of South Korea said Tuesday he has been granted rare honorary citizenship by Pyongyang, in a bid to encourage new investment by him.
UN to sanction N. Korea space agency: diplomat
Jan 21, 2013 20:41 EST
The UN Security Council will order sanctions against North Korea's space agency in a resolution to be passed this week condemning the secretive state's ballistic launch, a diplomat said.
US seeks quick vote on N. Korea sanctions resolution
Jan 21, 2013 17:48 EST
The United States on Monday circulated a resolution on sanctions against North Korea to other UN Security Council members and hopes for a vote within days, diplomats said.
Google chief's daughter on 'strange' N.Korea visit
Jan 21, 2013 05:18 EST
The teenage daughter of Google chairman Eric Schmidt has shed some light on her father's secretive trip to North Korea, writing a first-hand account of the visit to a "very, very strange" country.
Google chief's daughter on 'very strange' N. Korea visit
Jan 21, 2013 02:16 EST
The teenage daughter of Google chairman Eric Schmidt has shed some light on her father's secretive trip to North Korea, writing a first-hand account of the visit to a "very, very strange" country.
Clinton stands by Japan on China island row
Jan 18, 2013 22:12 EST
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a veiled warning to China not to challenge Japan's control of disputed islands as Tokyo's new government vowed not to aggravate tensions.
US, China agree on N. Korea sanctions deal
Jan 18, 2013 16:47 EST
The United States and China have made a deal under which the UN Security Council will expand existing sanctions against North Korea for staging a ballistic missile test, envoys said Friday.
Japan minister in US amid Algeria crisis
Jan 18, 2013 10:39 EST
Japan's foreign minister on Friday started a visit to the United States as concern mounts in the two allies over a hostage crisis in Algeria and over the rocket capabilities of North Korea.
Japan urges swift UN action against N. Korea
Jan 17, 2013 12:07 EST
Japan's top nuclear envoy on Thursday urged the UN Security Council to act "sooner rather than later" in punishing North Korea for its long-range rocket launch in December.
US, Myanmar hold non-proliferation talks
Jan 16, 2013 10:06 EST
US nuclear officials have held talks with their counterparts in Myanmar, weeks after the former pariah nation agreed new safeguards allowing inspections of suspected atomic sites, the US Embassy said Wednesday.
US official warns N.Korea against nuclear test
Jan 16, 2013 02:31 EST
The top US diplomat for East Asian affairs warned North Korea on Wednesday against any "provocative" act, as concerns grow that Pyongyang might be preparing a nuclear test.
S. Korea satellite rocket launch Jan 30-Feb 8
Jan 15, 2013 23:37 EST
South Korea will make another bid at the end of this month to put a satellite in orbit and gain entry to an elite global space club that includes Asian powers China, India and Japan.
N.Korea tells China of nuclear test plan: report
Jan 12, 2013 03:32 EST
A North Korean official has apparently told Chinese authorities that the communist state is planning to conduct a third nuclear test in the coming week, a news report said on Saturday.
China notes S. Korean frustration with Pyongyang policy
Jan 11, 2013 02:17 EST
A top Chinese envoy acknowledged Friday South Korea's "dissatisfaction" with China's policy towards North Korea, but asked for Seoul's understanding over Beijing's reluctance to punish Pyongyang.
