News for 'North Korean'

Olympics: Wrestler Nisha's brave battle ends in defeat

Olympics: Wrestler Nisha's brave battle ends in defeat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Nisha Dahiya's Olympic journey came to a premature end after a heartbreaking 10-8 loss to North Korea's Sol Gum Pak

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

US charges N Korean programmer with WannaCry, other cyberattacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Park is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

North Korea locks down city over 1st suspected Covid case

North Korea locks down city over 1st suspected Covid case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The Kaesong lockdown is the first such known measure taken in a North Korean city to stem the pandemic.

North Korea likely to participate in Winter Olympics in South Korea

North Korea likely to participate in Winter Olympics in South Korea

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

North Korea's representative at the International Olympic Committee said the country expects to send a figure skating pair to compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in South Korea next month.

Trump meets Kim in North Korea, scripts history

Trump meets Kim in North Korea, scripts history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

This is the third time that the two leaders are coming face to face, the last meeting being in May at Hanoi.

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

PHOTOS: North Korea readies for rare Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2016

These pictures offer a glimpse in the life of ordinary North Koreans as they prepare for the event.

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

The Family Man Or The Kapoors: What Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and Korean entertainment in deeply dark mode, it's raining OTT goodies this week.

RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

CNN cameras go inside the secretive nation to places few outsiders have ever seen.

North, South Korea to hold summit in Pyongyang on September 18-20

North, South Korea to hold summit in Pyongyang on September 18-20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The forthcoming summit would review the implementation of the inter-Korean summit agreement signed between the two countries during the first meeting in Panmunjom.

Pranab visits Korean Demilitarised Zone

Pranab visits Korean Demilitarised Zone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

Mukherjee, who was in South Korea for a three-day official visit, came to the Korean Demilitarised Zone for a brief time.

Trump As Jabba The Hutt

Trump As Jabba The Hutt

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Glimpses from the traditional annual Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain.

North Korea threatens nuclear test

North Korea threatens nuclear test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

Meanwhile, South Korea will convene an emergency meeting of top officials after the North Korean threat, news agencies reported.

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The US president lauded the announcement on Twitter, writing "Great progress being made but sanctions will remain until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned!"

N Korean MiGs intercept US plane

N Korean MiGs intercept US plane

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Though Washington and Pyongyang have no diplomatic ties, the Bush administration plans to protest against North Korea's actions.

North Korea launches multiple missiles: Seoul

North Korea launches multiple missiles: Seoul

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

This is the latest in a string of tests by North Korea in defiance of United Nations sanctions.

UNSC imposes new sanctions on North Korea

UNSC imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution against the recent North Korean nuclear tests, which adds to the sanctions already imposed on the reclusive nation.

N-scientists to search Iraq-bound N Korean ship

N-scientists to search Iraq-bound N Korean ship

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The seized North Korean ship is being brought to Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh where central security agencies and nuclear scientists will carry out an extensive search of the vessel M V Mu San intercepted off Andaman and Nicobar coast while awaiting clearance to proceed to Iraq.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is 'alive and well': Seoul

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The report of Kim's illness started doing rounds following his absence at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on the birthday of late state founder and his grandfather, Kim Il-sung, earlier this month.

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Twenty-six foreign leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, will attend China's V-Day commemorations on September 3. Japan has expressed concerns about the event's anti-Japanese overtones.

N Korean ship's cargo to be off-loaded, searched

N Korean ship's cargo to be off-loaded, searched

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

The cargo on board the suspect North Korean vessel MV Mu San will be off loaded in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday and searched for any suspect material onboard. Sources said central security agencies and nuclear scientists will conduct a thorough investigation to check if the ship is carrying any radioactive and nuclear material. The 39-member crew of the ship, its North Korean captain Yun Jong Sun, would be questioned by the authorities at the port itself.

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

China's ruling Communist Party is holding its annual leadership conclave to discuss the new five-year plan, the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff war, and the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown in the military.

Trump personally welcomes 3 Americans freed by North Korea back to the US

Trump personally welcomes 3 Americans freed by North Korea back to the US

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Americans -- Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak-song and Kim Sang Duk, also known as Tony Kim -- had been jailed for anti-state activities and placed in North Korean labour camps.

North Korea keeps the world on edge

North Korea keeps the world on edge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

North Korea warns the US that it will soon 'suffer the greatest pain it ever experienced in its history'. Rajaram Panda looks at the latest twist in the North Korean crisis.

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The return of the US servicemen's remains was part of a deal that was agreed to by Trump and Kim back in their summit in June.

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The football teams will be competing amid a tense political backdrop with international negotiations stalled over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics.

Kim Jong Un Asks Navy To Be Battle Ready

Kim Jong Un Asks Navy To Be Battle Ready

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Korean People's Army's naval command, accompanied by his daughter.

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kim Yong Chol delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to Trump.

Kim: North Korea 'committed to denuclearisation'

Kim: North Korea 'committed to denuclearisation'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

This was Kim's first visit abroad as North Korea's leader and came ahead of his planned summit with Donald J Trump.

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

In a dramatic move that has far-reaching implications, North Korea has sentenced two American women journalists 12 years of hard labour.

IN PHOTOS: The Korean conflict, a ticking time bomb

IN PHOTOS: The Korean conflict, a ticking time bomb

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

We present some images relating to the deteriorating relations between North Korea and South Korea.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Is North Korea's Kim Jong Il ill?

Is North Korea's Kim Jong Il ill?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Indications of this came when Kim Jong Il skipped the parade commemorating the 60th anniversary of the foundation of North Korea on September 9. However, North Korean officials were quick to dismiss speculations about Kim Jong's health as baseless rumours spread by the West.

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un was present at a missile launch on Monday, October 10, 2022.

China displays new missiles, weapons as Xi hosts Putin, Kim

China displays new missiles, weapons as Xi hosts Putin, Kim

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

China showcased its latest military hardware, including hypersonic and ballistic missiles, during a parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of its victory against Japanese aggression in World War II. President Xi Jinping called for world peace and national rejuvenation.

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

'Very good deal' with North Korea is in the making: Trump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Trump is all set to meet Kim by May.

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Monday with a team of retired professional basketball players to mark the birthday of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.