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North Korean defector introduces famine meat to South Korea

North Korean defector introduces famine meat to South Korea

North Korean defector Hong Eun-hye is bringing her countrys food to South Korea. In her new North Korean food store south of the border, she is introducing injogogi, or man-made meat. Its an artificial meat substitute, made of soybean pomace and is a major source of protein for North Koreans who cannot afford to buy real meat. It first came to prominence in North Korea during the 90s famine. Nov 6, 2017
What would war with North Korea look like?

What would war with North Korea look like?

What would happen if North Korea really tried to make Trump pay dearly for his threats? Or if the U.S. did attempt to totally destroy North Korea? As the the war of words increase tensions between the two nations IBTimes UK spoke to Dr Nilsson-Wright senior research fellow at Chatham House about what war would like with North Korea.  Oct 11, 2017
North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

South Koreas Korean Broadcasting System reports several North Korean Missiles have been moved from a rocket facility in the capital Pyongyang.South Korea and the United States are said to have detected the move.According to the report the missiles could either be intermediate range Hwansong-12 or intercontinental ballistic Hwasong-14 missiles.South Korean officials are concerned North Korea will conduct more missile launches.The predict it could happen on either near the anniversary of the founding of its community party on October 10th or when China holds its Communist Party Congress on October 18th. Sep 30, 2017
North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

South Koreas Korean Broadcasting System reports several North Korean Missiles have been moved from a rocket facility in the capital Pyongyang.South Korea and the United States are said to have detected the move.According to the report the missiles could either be intermediate range Hwansong-12 or intercontinental ballistic Hwasong-14 missiles.South Korean officials are concerned North Korea will conduct more missile launches.The predict it could happen on either near the anniversary of the founding of its community party on October 10th or when China holds its Communist Party Congress on October 18th. Sep 30, 2017
US and South Korea stage mock battle on North Korea border

US and South Korea stage mock battle on North Korea border

South Korea and the US have conducted a joint mock battle after Pyongyang fired a mid-range ballistic missile over Japan on 15 September. The joint military exercises are an annual occurrence which North Korea objects to. Sep 19, 2017
North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was detected in a North Korean province. The artificial quake was caused by North Koreas sixth nuclear test. The hermit kingdom confirmed it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe contemned North Korea for continuing its nuclear program. The country has conducted five nuclear detonations in the past, two of them in 2016. The current blast was up to 6 times stronger than the last nuclear test. Sep 3, 2017
South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

The South Korean air force conducted live-fire drills on Tuesday (29 August), hours after North Korea flew a ballistic missile over Japan. Four F-15 fighter jets practised a drill against the North Koreas leader Kim Jong-un, dropping eight MK-84 bombs against a simulated target at the Pilsung training range. The test was meant as a warning signal in response to North Koreas latest provocation. Aug 30, 2017
Samsung scion Jay Y. Lee given 5-year jail sentence for bribery

Samsung scion Jay Y. Lee given 5-year jail sentence for bribery

The billionaire head of South Koreas Samsung Group, Jay Y. Lee, was jailed for five years for bribery on Friday after a six-month trial over a scandal that brought down the president.According to a landmark ruling by a Seoul court, Lee was found guilty of paying bribes in anticipation of favours from former president Park Geun-hye. Aug 25, 2017
North Korea calls out Trumps tweets

North Korea calls out Trumps tweets

North Koreas official Central News Agency (KCNA) released a statement on 22 August 2017, describing Trump as a leader who tweets weird articles of his ego-driven thoughts and talks rubbish. Aug 23, 2017
North Korea threat: South Koreas approach differs from US and Japan

North Korea threat: South Koreas approach differs from US and Japan

Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said Japans military could deter a missile attack on US territory by North Korea. Should North Korea attack Guam, Onodera said the missiles could be shot down by the Japanese military before reaching the U.S according to Onodera. Meanwhile, South Korea has had a nuclear deterrence since the Korean War when the U.S. vowed to protect the country from its northern neighbor. Pyongyangs recent long-range missile tests havent startled the average South Korean citizen, according to CNN. They say either active war is still highly unlikely or Im not really paying attention to politics, sorry. Aug 11, 2017
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