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The North Korean state news agency KCNA reports that the country will suspend military action plans against the South after a meeting of the Central Military Commission presided by Kim Jong-un. North Korea had protested against defectors sending leaflets to the border, and Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong had threatened a military response.
2020-06-24

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

Four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters, escorted by other U.S. and South Korean jets, flew low over the Osan Air Base in a show of force following North Korea's recent rocket launch. The Yonhap news agency reported two of these stealth planes will be deployed in South Korea "for a while."
2016-02-17

Naoki Tanaka, Japan's Minister of Defense, issues orders to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it falls towards Japanese territory.
2012-03-30

Kim Jong-nam, half-brother of new North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, predicts the regime will fall if reforms are not made soon.
2012-01-17

A European Union delegation visits North Korea to investigate claims of food shortages.
2011-06-6

South Korea announces plans to hold two frontline artillery drills on Baengnyeong Island and Yeonpyeong Island near North Korea.
2011-04-30

Celebrations marking the birthday of Kim Jong-il take place in North Korea.
2011-02-16

North Korea asks its embassies worldwide to appeal for aid to feed its population.
2011-02-11

North Korea says sanctions against the country should be lifted before it returns to the six-party talks over its nuclear program.
2010-01-18