The interim president of South Korea, Choi Sang-mok, called on the army to maintain readiness in order to respond to any ...

The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------ (LEAD) N. Korean leader calls regional public health modernization 'top priority' SEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim ...

The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week. ------------ U.N. report accuses N. Korea of home searches, execution by firing squad for possessing outside info SEOUL -- A ...

Observers also say Pyongyang is in too deep with Russia over its war, and still stands to gain from providing military aid.