US and Japan threaten "appropriate action" as Pyongyang says it has begun fuelling rocket for planned launch.
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"Firm response" threatened if Pyongyang goes ahead with its planned rocket launch for "scientific purposes".
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Japan deploys interceptor missiles amid fears projectile to be launched later this month may veer into its airspace.
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President Barack Obama calls for China's co-operation in reigning in nuclear programmes of Iran and North Korea.
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Security and safety on agenda, but diplomatic fallout from North Korea's rocket launch plan could dominate on sidelines.
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Defence minister says Japan could shoot down rocket if it enters its airspace, as China voices concern over launch plan.
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The United Nations nuclear watchdog says it received an invitation from North Korea to visit.
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Experts suspect another missile test as US secretary of state says move could "pose threat to regional security".
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Days after signing a nuclear moratorium with Washington, North Korea threatens South with 'sacred war'.
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Beijing willing to facilitate six-party talks on nuclear disarmament that have been stalled for nearly three years.
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Uranium enrichment, weapons testing and long-range missile launches to be stopped in return for US food aid.
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Washington's envoy applauds resumption of nuclear disarmament talks for first time since death of Kim Jong-il.
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Live-fire drills conducted near disputed Yellow Sea border despite threats of retaliation from Pyongyang.
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Kim Jong-il's 70th birthday celebrated with music, fireworks and a military parade reviewed by the new leader.
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Former leader's body to be preserved to "look the same as when he was alive" and placed on display, state media reports.
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President Lee says Korean peninsula is at a "turning point", but vows to respond strongly to any provocation from North.
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Pyongyang says Seoul and "other foolish politicians around the world" should not expect any change from the new leader.
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Former First Lady and head of Hyundai Group meet North's new leader during visit to pay respects to his late father.
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North Korea reportedly test-fires missile on same day Kim's death is announced as South Korean president calls for calm.
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Pyongyang calls Seoul's plans to light three Christmas trees along the contested border "psychological warfare".
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South Korea to resume sending medicine and vaccines to northern neighbour through children's agency UNICEF.
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Government in Seoul has launched an online programme to promote reunification amid heightened tension.
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Floods and diplomatic battles result in one-third of children under five being malnourished.
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Polls seen by analysts as rubber-stamp procedure to help Kim Jong-il strengthen the position of his son and heir.
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