The world's most reclusive country, is once again defying the international community - reaffirming its isolationist policies and amplifying the nuclear threat.

Jun 21, 2009 - Natasha Malinda

A provocative dance between the World & the DPRK has escalated unchecked. Now, for the first time since 1953, Seoul calls for overt military intervention.

Nov 24, 2010 - Frank W. Hardy

Diplomacy is seeking to avert a military conflict between North and South Korea in the wake of escalated tension between the two nations.

May 26, 2010 - Michael Streich

A serious border clash has led to South Korean casualties and President Lee has threatened to hit back at the North.

Nov 23, 2010 - Brandon Place

North Korea has agreed to disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of 2007.

Oct 7, 2007 - Jonas Gamso

South Korea continues live fire drills while the North declares a Korean Jihad.

Dec 23, 2010 - Brandon Place

As tensions remain high on the Korean peninsula, another year of poor harvests means many North Koreans will endure shortages this winter, raising the spectre of famine.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rich Ward

On May 25, 2010, North Korea officials stated that it would end diplomatic relations with South Korea over accusations of a Cheonan warship sinking.

May 25, 2010 - Vanessa Cross

North Korea threatens a nuclear defense while South Korea talks reunification and Chinese officials meet with Kim Jong-Il in Pyongyang.

Dec 10, 2010 - Brandon Place

Given North Korea's dependence on China, this is a possible course of action China can take to control its "little brother".

Dec 20, 2010 - Kevin Nguyen

North Korea's ballistic missile tests on July 5 have pushed Japan to impose further trade restrictions against Kim Jong Il's bully-boy regime.

Jul 13, 2006 - Daniel Workman

The most puzzling aspect of the Korean conflict is; what does North Korea really want?

Dec 13, 2010 - Brandon Place

Much like an angry cat lashing out with claws extended, North Korea continues to strike out at the world's concerned nations and defiantly resist calls for reason.

May 26, 2009 - Vernon Crumrine

Brazil claim a victory in their opening World Cup match - but only after North Korea demonstrate the dangers of the unknown quantity.

Jun 15, 2010 - Ben Small

For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.

Jun 25, 2007 - Michael C. McHugh

Adopting a new, tough stance, North Korea has called for the suspension of all sanctions before they return to the negotiating table at the stalled six-party talks.

Jan 20, 2010 - Rich Ward

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il during an unannounced visit resulting in the pardon of two U.S. reporters.

Aug 4, 2009 - Linda DeMerle

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Nov 10, 2009 - Rich Ward

Ivory Coast complete a simple win over North Korea in their final game before bowing out of the 2010 World Cup.

Jun 25, 2010 - Ben Small