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North Korea warns of a "Christmas gift" if the United States does not come up with an agreement by the end of the year.
2019-12-23

American student Otto Warmbier, who returned to the United States after serving 17 months in the North Korean prison system dies after returning from North Korea last week in a comatose state. His family has accused the Government of North Korea of torturing him.
2017-06-19

The People's Republic of China expresses its opposition to unilateral sanctions against North Korea in the wake of the imposition of new sanctions by the United States on the country in response to its recent nuclear and rocket tests.
2016-03-17

South Korea and the United States commence a joint military exercise despite threats from North Korea.
2015-08-17

In response to joint exercises held by South Korea and the United States, North Korea fires two short-range missiles off its coast.
2015-03-2

North Korea warns against an underway joint military drill by South Korea and the United States, stating that the exercise could jeopardize a recent easing of tension on the Korean Peninsula.
2013-08-29

North Korea sentences American Kenneth Bae to 15 years of prison labor for "hostile acts" against the regime. The United States calls for amnesty.
2013-05-2

The United States announces that it is moving an advanced missile defence system to the Pacific island of Guam in response to North Korean threats.
2013-04-4

China says that United States plans to bolster missile defences in response to provocations by North Korea would only intensify antagonism, and urges Washington to act prudently.
2013-03-18

The United States suspends planned food aid to North Korea, after the latter plans to launch a rocket next month.
2012-03-28