Talia RalphJanuary 8, 2013 14:06

North Korea says Newtown shooting demonstrates poor quality of life in US

North Korea's official state newspaper Rodong Sinmun wrote a report on life in the US titled "Corrupt Society." Well, that's non-biased.

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Firefighters kneel to pay their respects at a makeshift memorial near the school following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 15, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. (Mario Tama/AFP/Getty Images)

North Korea's official state newspaper Rodong Sinmun has taken a pretty low blow at the United States, using the recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut to illustrate the US' "poor quality of life."

Google exec and former US governor visit North Korea (VIDEO)

Mariya Karimjee and Geoff CainJanuary 7, 2013 09:10

According to Richardson, who was speaking in Beijing before flying to Pyongyang, the visit is a "private humanitarian mission."

Priyanka Boghani and Geoffrey CainJanuary 4, 2013 17:20

North Korea flashes some knee under Kim Jong Un (VIDEO)

The Moranbong Band replaced the staid Mansudae Art Troupe and flashed some knee.

North korea mansudae art troupe shows knees

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This undated picture, released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on April 3, 2010 shows the Mansudae Art Troupe during a performance attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il (unseen) at an undisclosed place in North Korea. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

SEOUL – The Mansudae Art Troupe was one of the most famous performance groups in conservative, strictly-censored and propaganda-filled North Korea. But look out, world. Here comes Moranbong Band. And their short skirts. Knees. Real. Female. Knees. Whoa...

Eric Schmidt, Google chairman, to visit North Korea

Samantha StainburnJanuary 3, 2013 18:01

"Frankly, we don't think the timing of this is particularly helpful," State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said today, according to Reuters.

Seoul: North Korean rocket used for military purposes

Kaitlin FunaroDecember 23, 2012 09:24

South Korea says it found evidence that the rocket is part of an intercontinental ballistic missile program.

Kim Jong Un wants North Korea to launch more rockets

Jessica PhelanDecember 22, 2012 15:03

North Korea's supreme leader has urged scientists to develop bigger and better rockets after their recent successful launch.

Jessica PhelanDecember 20, 2012 08:44

Chatter: South Korea's president-to-be promises 'new era'

South Korea's president-elect looks forward to better relations with North Korea, Vladimir Putin doesn't want Americans adopting Russian kids, and it's the last day on Earth! Why are you still reading this?

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North Korea celebrates 'victory' rocket launch

Talia RalphDecember 14, 2012 11:11

North Koreans celebrated their successful rocket launch Friday with a mass parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il-Sung Square Friday, calling the mission "a victory" for Kim Jong-Un.

Jessica PhelanDecember 14, 2012 09:06

Chatter: North Korea parties like it's blast-off

North Korea celebrates its rocket launch, Susan Rice won't be America's next secretary of state, and NASA makes an Everest-size mistake.

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Graphic. (Antler Agency/GlobalPost)

North Korea celebrates its rocket launch, Susan Rice won't be America's next secretary of state, and NASA makes an Everest-size mistake.

North Korea’s rocket launch a test for Asia’s leaders

Dhara Ranasinghe, CNBCDecember 13, 2012 15:22

How will North Korea's rocket launch sway upcoming elections in Japan and South Korea?