Feb 19, 2013
The sanctions expand those approved by the UN Security Council in January, adding measures preventing trading in North Korean government bonds, gold, precious metals, and diamonds. Read Article EU approves tighter sanctions on North Korea
Feb 13, 2013
North Korea warns of stronger action to come if the ensuing wave of global condemnation translates into tougher sanctions. Sunny Lee reports from Beijing
Read Article North Korea tests its most powerful nuclear bomb yet
Feb 12, 2013
The event shows clear explosion-like characteristics and its location is roughly congruent with the 2006 and 2009 DPRK nuclear tests. Read Article North Korea nuclear test claim after 'unusual seismic event'
Jan 25, 2013
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says the US is prepared to deal with a "provocative" missile test from North Korea.
Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Watch Video Video: North Korea threatens US, announces nuclear test
Jan 25, 2013
North Korea's sole major ally, China, urged 'all relevant parties' to show restraint after Pyongyang said it planned to carry out a third nuclear test and more rocket launches aimed at the United States. Read Article China urges patience as North Korea threatens US with third nuclear test
Jan 24, 2013
North Korea's top military body warned that the regime is poised to conduct a nuclear test in response to UN punishment. Read Article North Korea sends nuclear threats to US
Jan 01, 2013
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to confrontation between the two Koreas, technically still at war in the absence of a peace treaty to end their 1950-53 conflict, in a surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media. Read Article North Korea's Kim Jong-un seeks end to confrontation with South
Dec 18, 2012
North Korean satellite launched into space last week appears to be malfunctioning but could remain in orbit for several years, experts say. Read Article Crippled North Korean satellite could be in orbit for years
