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North Korean envoy in Beijing seeking to mend ties: experts

BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy held talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday that experts said were unlikely to yield concessions from Pyongyang on its nuclear program but were more aimed at repairing ties with Beijing.Full story

Japan's Abe says North Korea can settle old kidnapping row

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he believed North Korea's young leader was capable of making the right decision to resolve a dispute over kidnapped Japanese citizens, repeating he was open to a summit if it would settle the row. Full story

Kim dynasty celebrated in North Korea 

  The anniversary of Kim Jong Un's leadership is celebrated in the streets of Pyongyang while the country continues their threat of war with a ballistic missile launch. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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  Rally held in N. Korea; new propaganda video out

Military members and civilians rallied in Pyongyang on Friday as it was announced that the Korean People's Army is combat-ready to strike bases in the U.S. as well as targets in South Korea. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

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