South Korean President says Pyongyang ready to ditch missile site
Sep 19, 2018, at 12:16 pm
Pyongyang/Seoul, Sept 19 (IBNS): South Korea President Moon Jae-in said that the neighbouring North Korea has decided to shut down a missile testing site.
North, South Korean families to attend reunion ceremony at Mount Kumgang tourist resort
Aug 20, 2018, at 11:50 am
Pyongyang/Seoul, Aug 20 (IBNS): Over 160 North and South Koreans are set for an emotional reunion at the heavily guarded Mount Kumgang tourist resort in North Korea on Monday, reports said.
South Korea, North Korea to hold talks in Pyongyang in September
Aug 14, 2018, at 02:44 pm
Seoul/Pyongyang, Aug 14 (IBNS): Neighbours South Korea and North Korea have agreed to hold talks at the latter's capital city, Pyongyang, in September, according to a report by the former's Yonhap news agency.
North, South Korea to discuss economic projects
Jun 26, 2018, at 03:26 pm
Seoul, Jun 26 (IBNS): Bolstering its ties with North Korea, South Korea said it will discuss major economic projects with its neighbour.
South Korea leads developed nations in household debt, UN expert warns
May 24, 2018, at 07:43 pm
New York, May 24 (IBNS):Despite being the world’s 11th largest economy, a significant number of South Koreans are living in “substandard” housing, faced with rising rents they can no longer afford, a United Nations rights expert said on Wednesday, noting that the country now leads developed nations in levels of household debt.
Mothers, children, lacking basic nutrition in North Korea: UN food aid chief
May 12, 2018, at 01:01 pm
New York, May 12 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations food relief agency said on Friday that many mothers and young children in North Korea are still relying on humanitarian assistance to meet their nutritional needs.
UN chief hails Japan-China-South Korea cooperation to ‘denuclearize’ Peninsula
May 11, 2018, at 02:45 pm
New York, May 11 (IBNS): United Nations chief António Guterres has welcomed the Japan-China-South Korea summit held on Wednesday and their effort to cooperate in ridding the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.
UN ready to discuss ‘possible forms of support’ to further inter-Korean peace efforts
May 03, 2018, at 01:27 pm
new York, May 3 (IBNS): Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the United Nations stands ready to discuss “possible forms of support” to further inter-Korean talks over denuclearizing the Peninsula, and working towards a lasting peace.
Kim Jong Un agrees to meet US president Donald Trump at Korean demilitarized zone: Report
May 01, 2018, at 03:26 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet US President Donald Trump at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, media reports said.
UN encourages Korean leaders to act swiftly on agreements at ‘historic’ summit
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:43 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): Following Friday’s summit between the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea, Secretary-General António Guterres and other top officials expressed hope that the two countries would swiftly implement all agreed actions, including ridding the Peninsula of nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae-in shake hands ahead of historic summit
Apr 27, 2018, at 01:38 pm
Seoul, Apr 27 (IBNS): Ahead of the landmark summit, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South's President Moon Jae-in shook hands over the Military Demarcation Line on Friday .
Unity in Security Council was key to recent easing of tensions on Korean Peninsula – UN chief
Apr 24, 2018, at 01:49 pm
New York, Apr 24 (IBNS): The unity within the Security Council played an essential role in creating the positive momentum that led to a decision by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to suspend nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the United Nations chief said Monday, noting however that the 15-member body has so far failed to achieve such unity to tackle the Syrian crisis.
'Path is open’ to peaceful denuclearization of Korean Peninsula – UN chief
Apr 23, 2018, at 02:04 am
New York, Apr 22 (IBNS):Following the leader of North Korea’s announcement that nuclear and missile tests are to end, the United Nations chief António Guterres said on Saturday that the “path is open for the peaceful denuclearization of the Korean peninsula”.
North Korea announces to freeze on nuclear, missile tests: Reports
Apr 21, 2018, at 03:13 pm
Seoul, Apr 21 (IBNS): In a major development, North Korea has announced that it will suspend nuclear and missile tests in the country, media reports said.
North,South Koreas to set up hotline between leaders
Apr 20, 2018, at 11:12 pm
Seoul, Apr 20 (IBNS); In a major development, South and Korean authorities are all set to set up a telephone line between the two leaders of the nation, media reports said.
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye jailed for 24 years for corruption
Apr 06, 2018, at 07:18 pm
Seoul, Apr 5 (IBNS) : South Korea’s former president Park Geun-hye has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for abuse of power and corruption, media reports said.
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak arrested
Mar 23, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Seoul, Mar 23 (IBNS): Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was arrested on Friday on charges of tax evasion, bribery and embezzlement, reports said.
North Korea says sanctions didn't force it to seek US dialogue
Mar 21, 2018, at 07:22 pm
Pyongyang, Mar 21 (IBNS): It was self confidence and not sanctions that pushed North Korea to seek dialogues with the United States of America and South Korea, the state media said on Tuesday.
Canadian Brian McKeever wins Paralympic gold in 2018 Winter Games
Mar 13, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Toronto/South Korea, Mar 13 (IBNS): Brian McKeever, 38, from Canada, one of the older athletes on the World Cup circuit against men nearly 20 years his junior, won a gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. on Sunday, alongside guides Graham Nishikawa and Russell Kennedy, in the men's 20-kilometre cross-country ski freestyle race, media reports said.
Protect the momentum’ and seize opportunities offered by latest inter-Korean talks, urges UN chief
Mar 07, 2018, at 02:37 pm
New York, Mar 7 (JEN): Welcoming the progress in the latest talks between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Secretary-General has highlighted the need to utilize the opportunities it offers to find a peaceful path forward.
Ivanka Trump concludes her South Korea visit, calls visit 'wonderful'
Feb 26, 2018, at 03:23 pm
Seoul, Feb 26 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior White House advisor Ivanka Trump has concluded her South Korean visit.
North Korea willing to hold talks with U.S?
Feb 25, 2018, at 10:55 pm
Seoul, Feb 25 (IBNS): A ranking North Korean official told South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday that his nation is willing to hold talks with the United States, media reports said.
Winter Olympics: Satisfied Kim Jong-un thanks South Korea
Feb 13, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Seoul/Pyongyang, Feb 13 (IBNS): A 'satisfied' Kim Jong-un has thanked South Korea for its 'impressive' efforts in hosting North Korea in the ongoing Winter Olympics.
South Korea's President holds historic meeting with Kim Jong-un's sister
Feb 10, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Seoul, Feb 10 (IBNS): South Korea's President Moon Jae-in held a historic meeting with Kim Yo-jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, as relation between the two Korean nations are slowly inching toward normalisation.
Let Olympic Flame ‘shine as a beacon to human solidarity,’ UN says ahead of Pyeongchang Games
Feb 08, 2018, at 02:14 pm
TNew York, Feb 8 (JEN): his week the world will gather in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea, for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, unified in what United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called “the Olympic Spirit: in solidarity; mutual respect; and friendly competition.”
North Korea to send ceremonial head of state to South as tension eases
Feb 05, 2018, at 04:46 pm
Seoul/Pyongyang, Feb 5 (IBNS): With tension easing between the two Korean nations, the Kim Jong-un led regime will be sending its ceremonial head of state to South during the Winter Olympics.
North Korea targets South Korea leader Moon Jae-in for praising US roles in inter-Korean talks
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:37 pm
Pyongyang, Jan 15 (IBNS): North Korea has slammed South Korean President Moon Jae-in as he recently praised US President Donald Trump for his roles in opening up inter-Korean talks.
UN chief welcomes progress on inter-Korean talks as vital to reducing tensions in region
Jan 10, 2018, at 01:30 pm
New York, Jan 10 (JEN): Welcoming the progress made during Tuesday's high-level inter-Korean talks in the small border village of Panmunjom, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres spotlighted, among others, the agreement to reopen military channels as critical to reducing tensions in the region.
Winter Olympics: North Korea to send delegation to South
Jan 09, 2018, at 04:32 pm
Seoul/Pyongyang, Jan 9 (IBNS): In a major development, North Korea said on Tuesday that it will be sending delegates to South Korea for the upcoming Winter Olympics, reports said.
Winter Olympics: South Korea, North Korea begin talks
Jan 09, 2018, at 02:40 pm
Seoul, Jan 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, North and South Korea on Tuesday commenced formal talks as they discussed North Korea's potential participation in the Winter Olympics.