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Kim directs aid to North Korean town under virus lockdown

SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed his government agencies to act immediately to stabilize the livelihoods of residents in a city locked down over coronavirus concerns, state media reported Thursday. North Korea declared an emergency and locked down Kaesong near the inter-Korean border in late July after finding a…

North Korea’s Kim marks war anniversary amid virus concerns

SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited a national cemetery and handed out commemorative pistols to army officers, state media reported Monday, as he pushes to muster public support for efforts to contain a…

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North Korea puts Kaesong city in lockdown over suspected outbreak

SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying he believes “the vicious virus” may have…

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North Korean leader berates officials over hospital project

SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated construction managers for unspecified problems in building a showpiece hospital in comments reported Monday that may indicate the country is struggling to secure the supplies amid…

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Kim’s sister says ‘no need’ for another US-North Korea summit

Seoul, South Korea The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Friday there was "no need" for another summit with the United States unless Washington offered a "decisive change" in approach. Kim and US President Donald…

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North Korea rejects talks as US envoy arrives in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on Tuesday said it has no immediate intent to resume a dialogue with the United States as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrived in South Korea for discussions on stalled nuclear diplomacy. In…

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