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2013 Korean crisis: North and South Korea agree to reopen the jointly-operated Kaesong Industrial Region.
2013-08-14

North Korea suggests that it is open to peaceful negotiations, on the condition that its status as a nuclear power is not challenged.
2013-04-15

South Korea's defense ministry says it doubts North Korea has the ability to launch a nuclear-armed ballistic missile as claimed in a report by the United States Defense Intelligence Agency.
2013-04-12

North Korea renews a threat to permanently close its Kaesong joint industrial zone with South Korea, blaming the "confrontation" policies of the South Korea's new president, Park Geun-hye.
2013-04-11

The United States military places a Sea-based X-band Radar in a position where it can detect any possible missile launches by North Korea, while President Barack Obama vows to protect both the U.S. and its allies.
2013-04-11

North Korea shuts down tourism from China as nuclear tensions mount, but business travel is allowed to continue.
2013-04-10

A senior South Korean government official says that North Korea may be preparing for its fourth nuclear test, as increased activity is detected at its main test site. However, the South Korean Defence Ministry denied having clear signs that the test may be imminent.
2013-04-8

North Korea warns that it cannot protect their embassies in Pyongyang as of April 10. It is advised that all foreign countries consider asking the staff of their embassies to leave.
2013-04-5

U.S. officials reveal that China has been increasing its military presence on the border with North Korea since mid-March, and conducted naval drills in the Yellow Sea.
2013-04-2

2013 Korean crisis: North Korea vows to retain and improve its nuclear arsenal, and to additionally develop a civilian nuclear power program.
2013-03-31