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ANALYSIS - In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South
Since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a stalemate, both nations have had policies that treat each other differently than other countries.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![FACTBOX - Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea? FACTBOX - Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689934402_NorthKoreanPaju.jpg)
FACTBOX - Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?
Here are some cases that have occurred since the 1950-1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
Thu Sep 28 2023
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Conversations with North Korea have started on US soldier Travis King - UN Command
The conversation were being conducted with N. Korea's military through a mechanism established under the Korean War armistice.
Mon Jul 24 2023
![US soldier in North Korea not the first to flee to the secretive state US soldier in North Korea not the first to flee to the secretive state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689762525_NorthKoreanPaju.jpg)
US soldier in North Korea not the first to flee to the secretive state
Here are some cases that have occurred since the 1950-1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/61600512470_BTStalks.jpg)
Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments
Chinese nationalists erupted in anger at South Korean boy band BTS after its leader thanked Korean War veterans for their sacrifices.
Wed Oct 14 2020
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When Jomo gets it right, but...
Dr Rais Hussin explains his take on how the West were able (or unable) to expand their influence to grab a slice of the Asian economy pie.
Sat Jan 19 2019
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N. Korea says its proposed talks with South could prevent 'war'
North Korea on Saturday suggested holding a preparatory meeting with South Korea that it said could "prevent in advance a second Korean war."
Sat May 21 2016
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North, South Korea agree to hold family reunion in October
North and South Korea agreed Tuesday to hold a reunion in October for families separated by the Korean War, following all-night talks between their respective Red Cross branches.
Tue Sep 08 2015
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Koreans separated by war bid farewell after first reunion
North and South Korea wrapped up Tuesday their first reunion for divided families in more than three years, an event that raised hopes of a sustainable improvement in volatile cross-border ties.
Tue Feb 25 2014
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Koreas hold rare high-level talks
Officials from North and South Korea hold rare high-level talks - the first since 2007 - ahead of planned family reunions later this month.
Wed Feb 12 2014
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Koreas agree to family reunions in February
North and South Korea have agreed to hold reunions for families separated after the Korean War on Feb 20 to 25.
Wed Feb 05 2014
![N. Korea rejects South proposal for family reunions N. Korea rejects South proposal for family reunions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/51377314621_295x200.jpg)
N. Korea rejects South proposal for family reunions
North Korea Thursday rejected a South Korean proposal for resuming reunions for families separated by the Korean War, citing planned South-US military exercises as a major barrier.
Thu Jan 09 2014