South Korean leader calls for better relations with North, invites Kim Jong Un to capital
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called for better relations with North Korea, even inviting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Seoul. North Korea has been feuding with the US and has thus also been rejecting all South Korean attempts at diplomacy. President Moon also suggested having a unified Korean team compete in this year's Olympics.
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North Korea launches missiles during coronavirus crisis as show of strength
North Korea has recently test-fired a few missiles as the rest of the world struggles with the coronavirus. Analysts claim the tests were a show of confidence during the crisis and that the government intends to hold a meeting of its 700 top officials in April. The move seems to be a show of confidence in the government's ability to manage the virus.
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South Korea asks for the 15-day shutdown while preparing for a long battle with coronavirus
South Korea has asked businesses to close facilities and for its citizens to stop socializing for the next 15 days. The government also warned of consequences for people who do not adhere to the new rules as the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the country. Experts claim this will be a 'long battle' for the country
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North Korea accuses the UN of 'illogical thinking' after it condemned new missile tests
The North Korean government has accused some European countries of 'illogical thinking' after they called a closed-door United Nations meeting to discuss and condemn North Korea's recent missile tests. The UN claimed the tests were a provocative action while North Korea maintains that they were just routine military drills.
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