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For the first time the United States seizes a North Korean merchant ship loaded with coal in the East China Sea sailing toward Indonesia. The ship is suspected of violating sanctions.
2019-05-9

The United States says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has indicated willingness to discuss denuclearisation.
2018-04-9

American and South Korean military officials agree to deploy a U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system in the country to counter North Korea's growing threats and use of ballistic missile and nuclear tests.
2016-07-8

North Korea withdraws an invitation to a United States envoy to discuss the release of Kenneth Bae.
2014-02-10

Kenneth Bae, an American prisoner in North Korea, releases a message to the United States for help.
2014-01-20

North Korea releases 85-year-old American retiree Merrill Newman after 42 days in captivity. The United States once again asks the DPRK to pardon and release Kenneth Bae.
2013-12-7

United States Secretary of State John Kerry lands in Seoul, South Korea, as he embarks on three-day trip through South Korea, Japan, and China to send a "tough" message to North Korea.
2013-04-12

The United States announces its intent to cool down its rhetoric towards North Korea.
2013-04-4

North Korea issues a new threat to strike targets on the United States mainland, Hawaii and Guam, as well as South Korea, days after a new US–South Korea military pact.
2013-03-26

North Korea releases Eddie Jun, a United States citizen who was held in custody for half a year.
2011-05-28