North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to skip his set-piece New Year speech Wednesday, with analysts suggesting the move may have been to avoid implicitly admitting mistakes in the last two years of diplomacy with the US.

North Korean leader 'skips' set-piece New Year's speech

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North Korea is to send its highest ranking official for years to the South amid an easing of tensions during the Winter Olympics

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North Korean leader 'skips' set-piece New Year's speech

China could put reforms on hold to boost economy: Report

Top North Korean official to visit South Korea for Winter Olympics