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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivers a New Year address in Pyongyang in this picture released by the North's official KCNA news agency on January 1, 2013.

North Korean Ruler Kim Jong-Un Sends China Greetings Amidst Speculation About His Health

Oct 01, 2014 04:44 PM EDT

With speculation rife about the health of Kim Jong-Un who hasn't been seen in public for a month, the reclusive North Korean leader raised eyebrows with a China National Day message sent to Chinese president Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

U.S. Tourist Detained in North Korea for Unspecified Crimes

Christl Leong |

Jun 06, 2014 08:24 AM EDT

An American tourist was detained by North Korean authorities for unspecified crimes, Korean Central News Agency announced on Friday.

North Korea Apologizes for Apartment Building Collapse

Christl Leong |

May 18, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

In a rare show of vulnerability, North Korean officials publicly apologize for the collapse of a 23-storey apartment building in Phyongchon last Tuesday, possibly killing hundreds.