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N. Korean leader likely to visit China later this month: source
BEIJING, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is likely to visit China later this month, a diplomatic source said Wednesday, a trip that could boost the prospect of resuming international talks on ending Pyongyang's nuclear programs.  Full story
N. Korea slams U.S., S. Korea for nearly ended military drill
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea denounced a joint U.S.-South Korean military drill Wednesday, with its state news agency releasing what it calls a "memorandum" accusing the allies of rehearsing a nuclear invasion of the communist nation.   Full story
U.S. official expects N. Korean leader to live three more years: sources
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's aging leader Kim Jong-il appears to have three years left to live, a senior U.S. official was quoted Wednesday as saying, as the health of the reclusive 68-year-old remains a focus of international attention.   Full story
Inter-Korean trade jumps 52 percent in Feb.
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- Trade between South and North Korea rose sharply last month on the back of an economic turnaround, a government report showed Wednesday.   Full story
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(2nd LD) S. Korean FM in Beijing for talks on N. Korea, regional cooperation
(LEAD) N. Korean leader likely to visit China later this month: source
N. Korean leader likely to visit China later this month: source
N. Korea slams U.S., S. Korea for nearly ended military drill
U.S. official expects N. Korean leader to live three more years: sources
Inter-Korean trade jumps 52 percent in Feb.
S. Korean foreign minister heads to China for talks on N. Korea
N. Korea names trade expert as second-highest official on S. Korea: sources
N. Korea could see fissures in ruling elite: think tank
S. Korea trying to confirm N. Koreans in S. Africa for World Cup preparations
(EDITORIAL from the JoongAng Daily on March 16)
N. Korean construction workers in S. Africa to earn cash: source
(EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald on March 15)
N. Korea revises law to allow S. Koreans to invest in Rason
S. Korea to extend mandate of task force on N. Korean nuke crisis
N. Korea rejects role of U.N. rights rapporteur on it
S. Korea must lead in resolving N. Korean nuclear standoff: minister
Figures reveal impact of missile test on inter-Korean exchanges
Dialogue needed to resolve N. Korean nuclear standoff: former IAEA chief
Nuclear envoys of Seoul, Tokyo urge N. Korea's return to 6-way talks
N. Korea's food imports from China more than triple in January: expert
Ex-N. Korean official in Austria says he unsuccessfully sought asylum in S. Korea
Senior U.S. official handling N. Korea sanctions visits S. Korea
U.S. won't pay N. Korea to return to 6-way talks: Kissinger
N. Korea's reform will fail if nuclear ambition persists: minister
U.S. WMD unit participating in joint drill with S. Korea: Sharp
S. Korean foreign minister due in Beijing for talks on N. Korea
S. Korea permits Buddhists to travel to N. Korea for talks: official
NORTH KOREA NEWSLETTER NO. 97 (March 11, 2010)
NORTH KOREA NEWSLETTER NO. 97 (March 11, 2010)
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Lee marks 3rd year in office with focus on N. Korean nuclear issue
After fleeing North, female defectors face plight-ridden path to freedom
Lee lays basis for full-scale reform but rough road lies ahead
N. Korea demonstrates its guns can threaten S. Korean bases
N. Korea raises tension even as it signals conciliation
N. Korea sets pace by calling for peace treaty with U.S., end to sanctions
U.S. push for NK to improve human rights will not affect nuke talks
Speculation on inter-Korean summit gathers steam
Thai seizure of N. Korean arms reflects two-track U.S. strategy
N. Korea's unbending nuclear ambitions underneath peace overtures
Lee sends tough signal on N. Korean nuclear program
Family reunion accord rekindles hope for improved inter-Korean relations
Hyundai Asan upbeat on deal to resume projects with N. Korea
N. Korea makes overtures on inter-Korean ties, Seoul cautious
S. Korea holds key to resumption of Mount Kumgang tourism
After 'cordial' talk with N.K. leader, Hyundai chief has long way to go
N. Korea unlikely to accept Lee's proposal for dialogue, arms reduction