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Kim Jong-Un inaugurates new missile launchers

Two major Olympic mishaps - "We apologize deeply"

The several hour-long Olympic opening ceremony was dominated by pomp and circumstance – but a couple of mistakes became topics of conversation afterwards. During the dignified parade, South Korea was presented as North Korea, and when the ceremony was finally supposed to conclude with the raising of the flag, it didn't quite go as planned.

Trash-filled Balloon Hits Presidential Office

A trash-filled balloon hit South Korea's government headquarters on Wednesday. North Korea has sent over 2,000 balloons filled with fabric scraps, cigarette butts, manure, and other trash across the border.

South Korea's First Lady Grilled Over Dior Handbag

Loudspeakers Directed at North Korea Again

North Korea to Open International Tourist Center

North Korea is planning to open a new large tourist center next year – intended for international visitors. However, it is still unclear who will visit it, since foreign tourists are not allowed into the closed country.

North Korea sends new trash balloons

South Korea: North Korea lays mines along the border

North Korea has placed large quantities of new landmines along the border to South Korea, according to the South Korean defense department. On at least ten occasions, the mines have reportedly exploded and injured North Korean soldiers.