'Endemic' corruption in North Korea, people survive by paying bribes: UN report North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to officials to survive in their isolated country where corruption is "endemic" and repression rife, the UN human rights office said on Tuesday in a report that Pyongyang dismissed as politically motivated.

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North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to officials to survive in their isolated country where corruption is "endemic" and repression rife, the UN human rights office said on Tuesday in a report that Pyongyang dismissed as politically motivated.

'Endemic' corruption in North Korea, people survive by paying bribes: UN report

North Korea slammed US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Monday, calling him a "human defect" that had to be banished, just as President Donald Trump offered a positive outlook on relations with Pyongyang.

North Korea calls US National Security Advisor John Bolton 'human defect'

Prime minister elect-Narendra Modi received a congratulatory message from Kim Jae Ryong, Premier of the Cabinet in North Korea. Ryong congratulated Modi on being elected to office for the second term, the ministry of external affairs tweeted.

North Korea congratulates Modi on his election victory

The United States is not seeking regime change in Iran, President Donald Trump said Monday, as tensions between the two countries rise with Washington deploying troops to the region.

United States 'not looking for regime change' in Iran: Trump

US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to express his "confidence" in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un despite Pyongyang's recent weapons tests and deadlocked nuclear talks.

Donald Trump says still has 'confidence' in North Korea's Kim Jong-un

In response to Pyongyang`s statement that the dialogue between the United States and North Korea would not resume unless Washington comes up with " a new method of calculation," US State Department on Friday said that it remains open to holding talks with the communist country and is "very clear" about that position.

Doors remain open for North Korea to resume talks: United States

Amid reconciliatory efforts for ensuring long-lasting peace with North Korea, South Korea is set to hold a new civilian-military exercise from May 27 to 30, the country`s defence and interior ministries said on Friday.

South Korea to hold new civilian-military exercise next week

North Korea said on Friday an "arbitrary and dishonest" US position had resulted in the failure to reach a deal during a second North Korea-US summit, warning the nuclear issue would never be resolved without a new approach.

North Korea blames US for failed summit, urges 'new calculation'

The United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia have kicked off "first-of-its-kind" naval drills near Guam, the US Navy said Thursday, amid mounting tensions with China and North Korea.

US, Japan and South Korea start 'first-of-its-kind' naval drill

The US seizure of a North Korean cargo ship is the biggest stumbling block to improving bilateral relations, a senior North Korean official said on Wednesday, warning Washington against using the "logic of strength" against Pyongyang.

North Korea says 'biggest issue' in US ties is impounded ship

North Korean state media slammed former US vice president and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden for criticising leader Kim Jong Un, calling him "bereft of elementary quality as a human being".

North Korea slams Joe Biden for criticising leader Kim Jong Un

An international trade fair in North Korea this week may be the largest such event on record, analysts said on Tuesday, with hundreds of Chinese and other foreign vendors taking part despite sanctions pressure.

Hundreds of foreign companies attend North Korea trade fair despite sanctions

North Korea stepped up its campaign on Tuesday for the United States to return a seized cargo ship belonging to Pyongyang, warning Washington that it had violated its sovereignty in a move that could affect "future developments" between the countries.

North Korea warns US over seized ship at rare UN news conference

North Korea has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to deal with the "illegal" seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States, a Reuters report stated quoting state media on Saturday.

North Korea asks UN chief to address 'illegal' seizure of one of its cargo ships by 'gangster' US

By Benjamin Habib In recent days, North Korea has upped the ante in its standoff with the United States and South Korea, further highlighting the missed opportunity at February’s Hanoi summit aimed at bringing peace to the Korean peninsula.

North Korea missile tests: Does diplomacy still have a chance?

North Korea called US a seizure of North Korean cargo ship involved in banned coal exports an "unlawful robbery" and demanded the ship to be immediately returned.

North Korea demands immediate return of Cargo Ship seized by US

The United Nations on Monday said it was very concerned about acute food crisis in North Korea and the country was in an urgent need of livelihoods assistance. David Beasley, the head of the UN World Food Programme, appealed for donations to solve the crisis and vowed that he would ensure that the aid reaches the neediest people there.

North Korea facing food shortage, says United Nations

North Korean missile launches over the past week have not affected Donald Trump's relationship with Kim Jong Un, the US president said Friday, in a change of course after initially expressing his dissatisfaction.

North Korea's missile tests not 'breach of trust': US President Donald Trump

Seventy countries urged North Korea on Friday to scrap its nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and related programs, decrying the "undiminished threat" posed to world peace.

70 countries urge North Korea to scrap nuclear, ballistic weapons

Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC win closely-watched South Africa poll with absolute majority South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's ruling ANC won re-election on Friday with an absolute majority in parliament, results showed, but with diminished support, complicating economic revival and anti-corruption efforts.

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions rises. Watch this video to know more.

U.S announces seizure of North Korean cargo ship

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was studying the situation in North Korea "very seriously," after Pyongyang welcomed a US envoy's visit to Seoul by firing two missiles.

Looking at North Korea situation very seriously, nobody's happy about it: Trump

North Korea`s second missile test on Thursday signals it is serious about developing new, short-range weapons that could be used early and effectively in any war with South Korea and the United States, analysts studying images of the latest launches say.

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability

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News brief: Big stories of the day

'Endemic' corruption in North Korea, people survive by paying bribes: UN report

North Korea calls US National Security Advisor John Bolton 'human defect'

North Korea congratulates Modi on his election victory

United States 'not looking for regime change' in Iran: Trump

Donald Trump says still has 'confidence' in North Korea's Kim Jong-un

Doors remain open for North Korea to resume talks: United States

South Korea to hold new civilian-military exercise next week

North Korea blames US for failed summit, urges 'new calculation'

US, Japan and South Korea start 'first-of-its-kind' naval drill

North Korea says 'biggest issue' in US ties is impounded ship

North Korea slams Joe Biden for criticising leader Kim Jong Un

Hundreds of foreign companies attend North Korea trade fair despite sanctions

North Korea warns US over seized ship at rare UN news conference

North Korea asks UN chief to address 'illegal' seizure of one of its cargo ships by 'gangster' US

North Korea missile tests: Does diplomacy still have a chance?

North Korea demands immediate return of Cargo Ship seized by US

North Korea facing food shortage, says United Nations

North Korea's missile tests not 'breach of trust': US President Donald Trump

70 countries urge North Korea to scrap nuclear, ballistic weapons

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U.S announces seizure of North Korean cargo ship

Looking at North Korea situation very seriously, nobody's happy about it: Trump

'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability