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The United States and South Korea participate in the first precision guided bombing drill in 7 years over the Korean Peninsula, as tensions rise after North Korea sends trash-filled balloons into South Korea.
2024-06-5

Heavy rains cause floods and landslides in Gapyeong, South Korea, killing at least 14 people and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,000. The rains have also battered China, Thailand, India and Myanmar. Neighboring North Korea warns of possible floods, while the New Zealand government reports the deaths of three of its citizens in the South Korean floods.
2020-08-4

A North Korean missile flies over Hokkaido, Japan, triggering the J-Alert system, following a similar event on 29 August.
2017-09-15

The government of North Korea announces its ruling Workers' Party of Korea will hold a party congress on May 6, the first in nearly 40 years.
2016-04-27

An American study reveals that North Koreans have an increasing level of informal access to foreign media, despite the intense censorship efforts of the North Korean government.
2012-05-11

Missiles displayed at a recent North Korean parade are reportedly fakes, according to analysts.
2012-04-26

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, begins a three day visit to South Korea amidst rising tension in North Asia about proposed missile tests by North Korea.
2012-03-25

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

North Korea warns it will take military action against South Korea if it continues to distribute information regarding the unrest in the Middle East to its citizens.
2011-02-27

North Korea renews its call for unconditional talks with South Korea.
2011-01-8