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5 Strange Cultural Facts About North Korea
By Stephanie Pappas published
Facts about North Korea gleaned from peeks inside the reclusive nation.
Cannibalism Reported in Famine-Stricken North Korea
By Marc Lallanilla published
Desperate parents are reportedly eating their children.
The Real Story of North Korea's Unicorn Lair
By Stephanie Pappas published
North Koreans don't necessarily believe in unicorns.
US Says North Korea Rocket Launch a 'Provocative Act'
By Tariq Malik published
North Korea says it will launch a long-range rocket test between Dec. 10 and 22.
North Korea May Launch Rocket Soon, Satellite Photo Shows
By Space.com Staff published
New satellite imagery shows increased activity at a North Korean launch site.
Cause of North Korea Rocket Failure May Remain a Mystery
By Mike Wall published
The North Koreans themselves may not even know what went wrong.
Nuclear Security: Best & Worst Countries (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Australia tops a new survey that ranks countries according to how strongly they secure their nuclear materials from terrorists and other threats.
Kim Jong-Il's Natural Death Typical for Dictators
By Stephanie Pappas published
Those who live by the sword don't necessarily die by it.
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