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American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

Door remains 'open' for American tourists: North Korea after US' ban

Tour companies say some 5,000 Western tourists visit the North each year, with US citizens making up about 20 percent of...

4 Aug 2017 9:52 AM GMT

American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

US urges Americans to leave North Korea before ban kicks in

The US government last month said it would bar Americans from travelling to North Korea due to the risk of 'long-term...

3 Aug 2017 3:09 AM GMT

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

We don't care a bit: North Korean official responds to US travel ban

Tour companies say business has already been hit hard by recent developments, including tensions over the North's...

25 July 2017 9:53 AM GMT

US President Donald Trump thanks the audience at the end of joints statements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: PTI)

Last chance to see North Korea for US tourists

The vast majority of tourists to North Korea are from China, its sole major ally and key provider of trade and aid.

23 July 2017 12:00 PM GMT

US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Royal Castle in Warsaw. (Photo: AP)

US warns Iran of 'new and serious consequences' if Americans not...

The threat of prisoner-related sanctions opens up a new front in tensions between Tehran and the Trump administration.

22 July 2017 11:22 AM GMT

Warmbier, a 22-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Koreas Supreme Court in March 2016. (Photo: AP)

North Korea frees American student; parents say he was in coma while...

While N Korea's move to free Otto Warmbier may provide an opening for talks on security issues, the prospects still...

14 Jun 2017 5:14 AM GMT

American student Otto Warmbier, center, is escorted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, whose parents say has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea, was released and returned to the United States Tuesday, June 13, 2017, as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. (Photo: AP)

Mystery to us as well: N Korea acusses US of 'smear campaign' over...

The North had earlier Friday denied torturing or mistreating Warmbier, in the first official reaction to his death.

23 Jun 2017 10:11 AM GMT

Warmbier had suffered severe brain damage during his captivity. (Photo: AP)

North Korea denies torturing US student Warmbier: KCNA

The article criticized South Korea for using Warmbier's case to seek the release of other detainees, including 6 South...

23 Jun 2017 9:06 AM GMT

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Tensions soar over Warmbier's death, North Korea calls Trump a...

A series of atomic tests and missile launches since last year have ratcheted up tensions on the Korean peninsula.

22 Jun 2017 7:25 AM GMT

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)

Trump takes U-turn, says we have great relationship with China

Trump took to Twitter to thank China for attempting to resolve tensions with North Korea, but declared that Beijing's...

22 Jun 2017 3:46 AM GMT

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP)

China responds to Trump tweet, says it played constructive role in N...

President Trump tweeted that he appreciated China's efforts to help with North Korea but that their attempts did not...

21 Jun 2017 9:28 AM GMT

American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump blames Obama admin for Otto Warmbier's death

The 22-year-old Warmbier was medically evacuated in a coma last week after nearly 18 months in captivity.

21 Jun 2017 5:44 AM GMT