North Korea
South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North
South Korea has stopped broadcasting propaganda via loudspeakers along the border with North Korea, ahead of top-level talks later this week.
China says 32 nationals dead in major North Korean bus crash
A major bus accident in North Korea has killed 32 Chinese tourists and four North Koreans, China's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Is there a real chance for a breakthrough in North Korea?
At the weekend North Korea announced it was suspending nuclear and missile tests, scrapping its nuclear test site, and instead pursuing economic growth and peace. World leaders welcomed the news, but… Audio
Trump hails 'possible progress' on North Korea's nukes
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, has told South Korean envoys he is willing to begin negotiations with the United States on abandoning his nation's nuclear weapons. North Korea says it will suspend… Audio
North Korea: 'It's the next steps that are important' says PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cautiously welcomed North Korea's move to halt all weapons testing - saying it lays the foundation for a conversation about further disarmament.
Kim Jong-un announces halt to nuclear weapons testing
The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has stunned the world, announcing he is to halt all nuclear weapons testing. Joe Cirincione, president of US arms control advocacy group, the Ploughshares Fund… Audio
North Korea: No need for more missile tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country will suspend all missile tests and shut down a nuclear test site, state media say.
Trump 'will walk out' if N Korea talks don't go well
US President Donald Trump says he's confident talks with North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un will go well, but will walk out if they don't. To explain the latest moves, Washington correspondent Kevin… Audio
South Korea discussing peace deal with North Korea
South Korea says it is considering how to change a decades-old armistice with North Korea into a peace agreement, as US officials confirmed an unprecedented top-level meeting with the North Korean…
Is North Korea reining in its threats?
Kathryn Ryan speaks with a Korea expert from The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center, Bruce Klingner, about whether the impasse between the US and North Korea can be resolved. Audio
China and North Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit
After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited China.
Robert Kelly: Trump and Kim meeting uncertain
There are now doubts that North Korea's Kim Jong-un will actually meet with US president Donald Trump. Dr Robert Kelly is an associate professor of international relations at Pusan National University… Audio
NZ firm that breached UN sanctions waits for fine
A Hamilton-based aircraft company that has admitted breaching UN sanctions by exporting replacement parts to North Korea will have to wait to learn how much it has been fined.
Donald Trump walking into trap - Evans Revere
Former US negotiator with North Korea, Evans Revere, tells John Campbell Kim Jong-un wants US President Donald Trump to agree to remove threats, and accept the reality of a nuclear-armed North Korea.
…Al Gillespie on significance of Trump Kim meeting
International political professor of law at Waikato University, Al Gillespie, talks about the possible outcomes from a potential meeting with the US and North Korean leaders in May. Audio
Donald Trump’s shock North Korea announcement
CNN White House producer and reporter Kevin Liptak tells John Campbell US President Donald Trump is taking a gamble by agreeing to meet with North Korea leader Kim Jong-un. Audio
North Korea's turnaround
North Korea is open to relinquishing its nuclear weapons, according to South Korea. Seoul officials say North Korea is willing to freeze its nuclear programmes if it beings direct talks with the US… Audio
North Korea willing to discuss nuclear disarmament, says South
North Korea is willing to talk about getting rid of its nuclear weapons but only if its own safety can be guaranteed, South Korea says.
Trump: 'I won't rule out direct talks with Kim Jong Un'
President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States will be meeting with North Korea but says he has told Pyongyang it must first "denuke."
North Korea sending equipment to Syria - UN report
North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts.
