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U.S., China committed to achieving N. Korea's denuclearization: State Dept.
7hAgency concerned about N.K. deficiencies in tackling money laundering, terrorism financing
nowKim, Xi reach consensus on 'important issues' through series of summits: KCNA
nowSeoul stocks to remain range-bound ahead of U.S.-China trade talks
now(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 22)
now(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 22)
nowTop headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
now(News Focus) Xi's message for Trump after meeting Kim could be limited
nowU.S. says N. Korea is 'horrible' on human rights, religious freedom
4mTrump extends existing sanctions on N. Korea for 1 year
3hU.S., China committed to achieving N. Korea's denuclearization: State Dept.
7hAgency concerned about N.K. deficiencies in tackling money laundering, terrorism financing
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Xi expected to demonstrate strong alliance with N. Korea on last day of state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping was to pay a visit Friday to a monument in Pyongyang symbolizing the friendship between the two countries...09:46 Jun. 21
#unification ministryS. Korea telling N.K. it's necessary to hold summit ahead of Trump visit: minister
South Korea has told North Korea that it is possible and necessary to hold an inter-Korean summit ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned visit to Seoul later this month, Unification Minister ...15:28 Jun. 21- #unification ministry
Minister hopes summits lead to resumption of nuclear talks
Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul said Friday he expects a series of summit meetings taking place in the region to serve as an opportunity to advance the stalled nuclear negotiations between North K...14:05 Jun. 21 
#KCNAKim, Xi agree to strengthen ties for regional peace, stability: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to strengthen relations between the two countries for regional peace and stability, the North's official news agency said ...10:26 Jun. 21
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Agency concerned about N.K. deficiencies in tackling money laundering, terrorism financing
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- A global agency dedicated to safeguarding the international financial system has expressed concerns over North Korea's failure to resolve "significant deficiencies" in its efforts to combat money laundering and...11:34 Jun. 22 
#NK China summitKim, Xi reach consensus on 'important issues' through series of summits: KCNA
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have said that they reached a consensus on "important issues" through their five summits since last year, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturd...10:17 Jun. 22- #China NK talks
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 22)
Positive role of China :Can Xi-Kim summit revive US-N. Korea talks? Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his two-day visit to North Korea, Friday. His visit drew keen attention from the international community because it came amid t...09:07 Jun. 22 
#religious freedomU.S. says N. Korea is 'horrible' on human rights, religious freedom
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States said Friday it will use sanctions against North Korea for its "horrible" record on human rights and religious freedom. Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador at large for international religio...05:56 Jun. 22Cheong Wa Dae hopes for early resumption of talks after N. Korea-China summit
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's presidential office expressed hope Friday that this week's summit talks between North Korea and China will lead to the early resumption of denuclearization talks that have been stalled for several...19:15 Jun. 21
#UN expertU.N. special rapporteur welcomes Seoul's food aid for N. Korea
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. expert on human rights issues in North Korea on Friday hailed South Korea's decision to provide food aid to the North, calling for more international efforts to ease food shortages in...17:33 Jun. 21- #KCNA
(2nd LD) Kim, Xi agree to strengthen ties for regional peace, stability: KCNA
(ATTN: UPDATES with KCNA's English-language articles, more info in last 2 paras) By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to strengthen relations between t...16:05 Jun. 21 - #North Korea
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week. ------------ Moon urges N. Korea to restart nuclear talks for trust in Sweden speech STOCKHOLM, June 14 (Yonhap) -- In a bid to revit...16:00 Jun. 21
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(LEAD) Xi heads back home after state visit in N. Korea
2 Xi expected to demonstrate strong alliance with N. Korea on last day of state visit
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(LEAD) S. Korea telling N.K. it's necessary to hold summit ahead of Trump visit: minister
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(LEAD) Kim, Xi agree to strengthen ties for regional peace, stability: KCNA
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(7th LD) Kim voices desire to continue talks to resolve nuke issue
News Focus North Korea
N. Korea, once a liability, emerges as geopolitical asset for Xi
Kim likely to use Xi's visit to strengthen bargaining power in nuke talks
Xi to close ranks with N.K. through trip to Pyongyang amid tensions with U.S.
Moon awaits Pyongyang's response to his updated peace message, faces political rifts at home
Hopes rekindled for U.S.-N.K. dialogue amid conciliatory feelers