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N. Korea stays mum on S. Korea’s call for explanation of DMZ gunfire: ministry

YONHAP News  |  By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) — North Korea has not responded yet to South Korea’s call for an explanation on Sunday’s firing of several bullets…

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North and South Korean troops exchange fire along border

Hyung-Jin Kim, The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — North and South Korean troops exchanged fire along their tense border on Sunday, the South’s military said, the first such incident…

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N.K. defector claims he is ’99 pct’ sure that N. Korean leader died

Yonhap News SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) — A North Korea defector elected as a lawmaker in South Korea claimed Friday that he is “99 percent” sure that North Korean leader…

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Seven Questions to Ask About What Happens in North Korea If Kim Jong-Un Dies

The National Interest  By Stephan Haggard Follow @StephanHaggard on TwitterL Daniel A. Pinkston A lot of speculation out there fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the North Korean political system. Editor’s Note: This…

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3 Scenarios for Kim Jong Un’s Mysterious Absence

The United States and South Korea should be ready to cooperate whether Kim is dead, sick, or about to reappear. Foreign Policy  |  BY DUYEON KIM, LEIF-ERIC EASLEY This picture, taken on…

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ESPN nearing deal to broadcast S. Korean baseball games: source

YONHAP NEWS  |  By Yoo Jee-ho and Shin Chang-yong SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) — The U.S. sports media giant ESPN is nearing a deal to broadcast South Korean baseball games…

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