/tags/north-korea North Korea en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT /world/2022-10-10/north-korea-confirms-a-simulated-use-of-nukes-to-wipe-out-its-enemies North Korea's recent barrage of missile launches were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to "wipe out" potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported Monday Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT /world/2022-10-10/north-korea-confirms-a-simulated-use-of-nukes-to-wipe-out-its-enemies The Associated Press /news/2022-05-19/heres-what-we-know-about-north-koreas-covid-outbreak-and-its-ability-to-handle-it North Korea says it's experiencing its first COVID outbreak. Experts are skeptical, but they are also wondering if this means the country will accept outside help or if it can handle it alone. Thu, 19 May 2022 14:57:24 GMT /news/2022-05-19/heres-what-we-know-about-north-koreas-covid-outbreak-and-its-ability-to-handle-it Wynne Davis, Alejandra Marquez Janse /news/2022-05-12/north-korea-reports-6-deaths-after-admitting-covid-19-outbreak North Korea's official news agency says nearly 190,000 people are being isolated for treatment across the country. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:38:37 GMT /news/2022-05-12/north-korea-reports-6-deaths-after-admitting-covid-19-outbreak The Associated Press /2022-03-24/north-korea-fires-suspected-long-range-missile-toward-sea Experts say the North's fast pace in testing activity shows its dual goal of advancing its weaponry and applying pressure on Washington over a deepening freeze in nuclear negotiations. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:32:12 GMT /2022-03-24/north-korea-fires-suspected-long-range-missile-toward-sea Anthony Kuhn /news/2022-01-03/seoul-north-korea-defector-likely-made-rare-border-crossing-back A person who crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea on New Year's Day was likely a defector who had made the trip in the other direction in late 2020, the military said Monday. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 16:00:40 GMT /news/2022-01-03/seoul-north-korea-defector-likely-made-rare-border-crossing-back The Associated Press /news/2021-06-18/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-be-ready-for-confrontation-with-the-u-s Earlier this week, the U.S. and other leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations issued a statement calling for North Korea to abandon its nuclear program and return to talks. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:04:25 GMT /news/2021-06-18/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-be-ready-for-confrontation-with-the-u-s The Associated Press /news/2021-05-02/north-korea-warns-u-s-over-bidens-big-blunder Citing President Biden's speech to Congress, North Korea says the United States will face a grave situation if it continues to pursue its "hostile policy" toward the country's nuclear program. Sun, 02 May 2021 15:16:53 GMT /news/2021-05-02/north-korea-warns-u-s-over-bidens-big-blunder Jackie Northam /news/2020-04-01/u-s-shouldnt-weaponize-pandemic-even-if-it-aids-democracy-in-venezuela-cuba COMMENTARYYou could say I’ve got pandemic in my blood. My first American ancestor came to this country in 1665 escaping London’s bubonic plague, which… Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:59:02 GMT /news/2020-04-01/u-s-shouldnt-weaponize-pandemic-even-if-it-aids-democracy-in-venezuela-cuba Tim Padgett /show/latin-america-report/2020-03-31/u-s-sanctions-and-coronavirus-why-aid-offers-to-north-korea-but-not-to-cuba Last week, we asked if the U.S. should loosen economic sanctions against countries during grave crises like the new coronavirus. We considered Venezuela;… Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:25:56 GMT /show/latin-america-report/2020-03-31/u-s-sanctions-and-coronavirus-why-aid-offers-to-north-korea-but-not-to-cuba Tim Padgett /2019-12-23/north-korea-promises-a-christmas-surprise-here-are-the-options With the holiday just days away and no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough in sight, here are what experts say are the possibilities for North Korea's "Christmas gift." Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:32:00 GMT /2019-12-23/north-korea-promises-a-christmas-surprise-here-are-the-options Geoff Brumfiel