China proposes urgent talks to ease tensions

2010-11-29 07:08:09

China on Sunday proposed emergency consultations, among participants to the Six-Party Talks, next month amid rising tension on the Korean Peninsula.
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DPRK blasts US, ROK joint exercises

2010-11-28 18:01:49

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday blasted the US-South Korea joint exercises, saying they are bringing war to the Korean Peninsula.

DPRK warns of 'merciless' counteraction against any provocation

2010-11-28 14:09:24

Pyongyang issued another warning Saturday as the United States and South Korea started a four-day joint military drill in waters west of the divided Korean Peninsula.

Tensions persist on Korean Peninsula

2010-11-28 13:37:04

The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States went ahead with a scheduled naval drill on Sunday, despite protests and concerns from the divided Korean Peninsula and elsewhere amid dangerously high tensions on the peninsula

ROK issues evacuation order on island

2010-11-28 11:55:49

South Korea's military issued an emergency evacuation order on Yeonpyeong Island toward civilians there as sounds of artillery fire were heard on the island in the tense waters west of the divided Korean Peninsula, local media reported Sunday.

DPRK accuses US of orchestrating latest skirmish

2010-11-28 10:59:13

The recent severe military conflict between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) was plotted by the United States, DPRK media said Saturday.

South Korea, US launch joint naval drill

2010-11-28 09:11:59

South Korea and the United States on Sunday launched a four-day joint naval drill in tense waters west of the divided Korean Peninsula.
ROK issues evacuation order on island
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DPRK accuses US of orchestrating latest skirmish

ROK president visits injuried marines

2010-11-26 15:44:58

The Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Myung-bak (C) comforts marines injured in an artillery attack by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at a military hospital in Seongnam, south of Seoul, Nov 26, 2010.

Kim Jong-il inspects factories: report

2010-11-26 09:41:26

Kim Jong-il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has inspected a newly built hard glass shop and the Kangso Mineral Water Processing Factory

ROK defense minister resigns over shelling

2010-11-25 19:59:18

South Korea's defense minister has resigned over the handling of the deadly exchange of fire between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea.US, ROK to hold naval war games DPRK warns of retaliationChina calls for restraint Wen: China opposes military provocationsComments (442)

ROK suspends pledged aid to DPRK following clash

2010-11-24 12:14:50

South Korea has suspended delivery of pledged aid to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) following its artillery barrage on a South Korean island, the unification ministry said Wednesday.

Troubles stop Iran nuke enrichment

2010-11-23 08:43:26

Iran's nuclear program has suffered a recent setback, with major technical problems forcing the temporary shutdown of thousands of centrifuges enriching uranium, diplomats said on Monday.