Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
Over the past two decades, it has swung between confrontation and inch-by-inch conciliation with its neighbors and the United States, in an oscillation that seems to be driven both by its hard-to-fathom internal political strains and by an apparent belief in brinksmanship as the most effective form of diplomacy.
The uncertainty surrounding the actions of Pyongyang deepened with the announcement by state media on Dec. 19, 2011, that its ailing ruler, Kim Jong-il, had died on Dec. 17.
The uncertainty surrounding the actions of Pyongyang deepened with the announcement by state media on Dec. 19, 2011, that its ailing ruler, Kim Jong-il, had died on Dec. 17.
a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
The uncertainty surrounding the actions of Pyongyang deepened with the announcement by state media on Dec. 19, 2011, that its ailing ruler, Kim Jong-il, had died on Dec. 17.
The uncertainty surrounding the actions of Pyongyang deepened with the announcement by state media on Dec. 19, 2011, that its ailing ruler, Kim Jong-il, had died on Dec. 17.
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
Mr. Kim had been the hereditary and eccentric ruler of North Korea, the country founded by his father, Kim Il-sung, from the time his father died in 1994.
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Mr. Kim had been the hereditary and eccentric ruler of North Korea, the country founded by his father, Kim Il-sung, from the time his father died in 1994.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
It has also become the world’s most isolated state, one in which unknown numbers starved during recurrent famines, while money flowed to the country’s military programs.
Increasingly reclusive since a reported stroke in 2008, Mr. Kim began taking actions to transfer power to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who in September 2010 was appointed a four-star general in the People’s Army.
Increasingly reclusive since a reported stroke in 2008, Mr. Kim began taking actions to transfer power to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who in September 2010 was appointed a four-star general in the People’s Army.
Increasingly reclusive since a reported stroke in 2008, Mr. Kim began taking actions to transfer power to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who in September 2010 was appointed a four-star general in the People’s Army.
Increasingly reclusive since a reported stroke in 2008, Mr. Kim began taking actions to transfer power to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who in September 2010 was appointed a four-star general in the People’s Army.
Increasingly reclusive since a reported stroke in 2008, Mr. Kim began taking actions to transfer power to his youngest son, Kim Jong-un, who in September 2010 was appointed a four-star general in the People’s Army.
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
Under Mr. Kim, the country followed a consistent policy of swinging wildly between confrontation and threats against South Korea and the United States and periods in which it pursued negotiations toward closer ties.
In 2010, the North undertook a series of provocative actions, including the apparent sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and the shelling of a South Korean island outpost.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
In 2010, the North undertook a series of provocative actions, including the apparent sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and the shelling of a South Korean island outpost.
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
In 2010, the North undertook a series of provocative actions, including the apparent sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and the shelling of a South Korean island outpost.
In 2010, the North undertook a series of provocative actions, including the apparent sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and the shelling of a South Korean island outpost.
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
In 2010, the North undertook a series of provocative actions, including the apparent sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and the shelling of a South Korean island outpost.
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Years of on-and-off talks that have been marked by recriminations and broken promises have left officials in Seoul unsure whether North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons programs in return for economic and diplomatic rewards, or whether it has simply been using the talks to win economic aid.
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
But the United States and its allies have been unable to find an effective alternative to dialogue, except for applying sanctions and appealing to China.
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
In October 2011 the United States decided to resume long-suspended talks with North Korea in Geneva and appoint a full-time envoy with a background in nuclear issues, American officials said, as North Korean media reported that Kim Jong-il had made rare comments of encouragement on the talks.
After the talks, officials on both sides agreed that they had narrowed their differences but parted without fixing a date for further bilateral or multilateral talks.
After the talks, officials on both sides agreed that they had narrowed their differences but parted without fixing a date for further bilateral or multilateral talks.
After the talks, officials on both sides agreed that they had narrowed their differences but parted without fixing a date for further bilateral or multilateral talks.
After setting off its first atomic device, the secretive, isolated, heavily militarized and desperately poor country slowly moved away from confrontation — and then slowly moved back toward it.
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
After setting off its first atomic device, the secretive, isolated, heavily militarized and desperately poor country slowly moved away from confrontation — and then slowly moved back toward it.
After setting off its first atomic device, the secretive, isolated, heavily militarized and desperately poor country slowly moved away from confrontation — and then slowly moved back toward it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
American intelligence officials said they were increasingly convinced that Kim Jong-il hadordered the sinking of the ship to help secure the succession of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un.
American intelligence officials said they were increasingly convinced that Kim Jong-il hadordered the sinking of the ship to help secure the succession of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un.
American intelligence officials said they were increasingly convinced that Kim Jong-il hadordered the sinking of the ship to help secure the succession of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un.
American intelligence officials said they were increasingly convinced that Kim Jong-il hadordered the sinking of the ship to help secure the succession of his youngest son, Kim Jong-un.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
Relations between North and South deteriorated to their worst point in many years, as South Korea‘s president, Lee Myung-bak, recast North Korea as its “principal enemy” — a designation dropped during inter-Korean detente in 2004 — and the North retaliated by severing its few remaining ties with the South.
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
In November 2010, in the most serious clash in decades, North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire after an estimated 175 shells fired from the North struck a South Korean island near the countries’ disputed maritime border.
a person who founds or establishes some institution
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
The country’s founder, the so-called Great Leader, Kim Il-sung, was succeeded at his death in 1994 by his son, the “Dear Leader,” Kim Jong-il, an eccentric playboy invariably seen (in his public appearances) in platform shoes and a khaki jumpsuit.
She is also the wife of Jang Seong-taek, often regarded by outside analysts as a potential caretaker for the government should Mr. Kim suddenly become incapacitated.
She is also the wife of Jang Seong-taek, often regarded by outside analysts as a potential caretaker for the government should Mr. Kim suddenly become incapacitated.
She is also the wife of Jang Seong-taek, often regarded by outside analysts as a potential caretaker for the government should Mr. Kim suddenly become incapacitated.
She is also the wife of Jang Seong-taek, often regarded by outside analysts as a potential caretaker for the government should Mr. Kim suddenly become incapacitated.
North Korea took steps in the 1990s toward warmer relations with South Korea, before questions about its nuclear ambitions plunged it back into isolation.
North Korea took steps in the 1990s toward warmer relations with South Korea, before questions about its nuclear ambitions plunged it back into isolation.
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
But more broadly, North Korea has taken a consistent anti-Washington line since its creation in 1948, denouncing both the United States and South Korea as its puppet.
But more broadly, North Korea has taken a consistent anti-Washington line since its creation in 1948, denouncing both the United States and South Korea as its puppet.
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the North has not attacked its neighbor, but to this day keeps large concentrations of troops and artillery focused on Seoul, and has regularly engaged in provocations like kidnappings, submarine incursions and missile tests over the Sea of Japan.
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
A ham-handed currency revaluation in 2009, aimed at reasserting central control over the economy, was reported to have badly backfired, producing unrest and disaffection with the government.
A ham-handed currency revaluation in 2009, aimed at reasserting central control over the economy, was reported to have badly backfired, producing unrest and disaffection with the government.
the system of production and distribution and consumption
A ham-handed currency revaluation in 2009, aimed at reasserting central control over the economy, was reported to have badly backfired, producing unrest and disaffection with the government.
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
At the same time, the spread of cellphones and DVD players has broken the North’s self-imposed isolation, giving many of its citizens a sense for the first time of how poor and backward their country has become.
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
Commuters cram into decrepit electric buses, and pedestrians bow under huge bundles stuffed with goods for trade in private markets, which have eclipsed the ill-supplied state stores.
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
Residents, especially in northern provinces, report that child beggars haunt street markets, families scavenge hillsides for sprouts and mushrooms and workers at state enterprises receive nominal salaries, at best.
a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
Although malnutrition has improved in the past decade, one in three North Korean children is stunted, and nearly one in five is underweight, according to the World Food Program.
Although malnutrition has improved in the past decade, one in three North Korean children is stunted, and nearly one in five is underweight, according to the World Food Program.
Although malnutrition has improved in the past decade, one in three North Korean children is stunted, and nearly one in five is underweight, according to the World Food Program.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
Food shortages have also been caused by years of economic mismanagement and underinvestment, and have been made worse in 2011 by poor weather and a reduction of food imports from China and South Korea.
Food shortages have also been caused by years of economic mismanagement and underinvestment, and have been made worse in 2011 by poor weather and a reduction of food imports from China and South Korea.
Food shortages have also been caused by years of economic mismanagement and underinvestment, and have been made worse in 2011 by poor weather and a reduction of food imports from China and South Korea.
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
In October 2011, Valerie Amos, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief, said that North Koreans, especially children, urgently need outside aid to fight “terrible levels of malnutrition.”
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
In October 2011, Valerie Amos, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief, said that North Koreans, especially children, urgently need outside aid to fight “terrible levels of malnutrition.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
In November 2011, South Korea authorized the World Health Organization to resume the distribution of medical aid for malnourished North Korean children.
the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
In November 2011, South Korea authorized the World Health Organization to resume the distribution of medical aid for malnourished North Korean children.
In November 2011, South Korea authorized the World Health Organization to resume the distribution of medical aid for malnourished North Korean children.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
The decision “was based upon our belief that purely humanitarian support for the young and vulnerable in North Korea should continue,” a senior South Korean Unification Ministry official told reporters.
the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries
In 2009, South Korea donated $13 million for a W.H.O. program to send medicine and medical supplies to the North.
On Nov. 8, the Unification Ministry accepted the W.H.O.’s request to distribute the remaining South Korean money, totaling about $7 million, the official said.
On Nov. 8, the Unification Ministry accepted the W.H.O.’s request to distribute the remaining South Korean money, totaling about $7 million, the official said.
Some foreign analysts and businesspeople remain skeptical, saying the country’s investment climate is still too unstable, but others argue that North Korea could be establishing here the kind of laboratory that the Chinese Communist Party set up in the fishing village of Shenzhen in 1980 to help move China forward.
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Some foreign analysts and businesspeople remain skeptical, saying the country’s investment climate is still too unstable, but others argue that North Korea could be establishing here the kind of laboratory that the Chinese Communist Party set up in the fishing village of Shenzhen in 1980 to help move China forward.
Some foreign analysts and businesspeople remain skeptical, saying the country’s investment climate is still too unstable, but others argue that North Korea could be establishing here the kind of laboratory that the Chinese Communist Party set up in the fishing village of Shenzhen in 1980 to help move China forward.
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
Some foreign analysts and businesspeople remain skeptical, saying the country’s investment climate is still too unstable, but others argue that North Korea could be establishing here the kind of laboratory that the Chinese Communist Party set up in the fishing village of Shenzhen in 1980 to help move China forward.
Some foreign analysts and businesspeople remain skeptical, saying the country’s investment climate is still too unstable, but others argue that North Korea could be establishing here the kind of laboratory that the Chinese Communist Party set up in the fishing village of Shenzhen in 1980 to help move China forward.
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
But Rason’s port remains ice-free, a rarity in Northeast Asia, and officials there see shipping as a pillar of economic growth, along with seafood processing and tourism.
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
But Rason’s port remains ice-free, a rarity in Northeast Asia, and officials there see shipping as a pillar of economic growth, along with seafood processing and tourism.
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
The central question is whether the ideologies of Kim Jong-il and senior officials in the Korean Workers’ Party will allow for long-term reforms to spur economic growth.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
The central question is whether the ideologies of Kim Jong-il and senior officials in the Korean Workers’ Party will allow for long-term reforms to spur economic growth.
make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
The central question is whether the ideologies of Kim Jong-il and senior officials in the Korean Workers’ Party will allow for long-term reforms to spur economic growth.
The United States came close to military action against North Korea in 1994, as President Clinton weighed the idea of air strikes against its nuclear sites.
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
In 2002, President Bush included Pyongyang in the "axis of evil,” and American officials charged later that year that North Korea had violated the earlier agreement.
North Korea agreed in September 2005 to abandon its nuclear programs in exchange for economic assistance and diplomatic incentives from other parties to the six-party talks, which include China, Japan, Russia and South Korea, in addition to North Korea and the United States.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
North Korea agreed in September 2005 to abandon its nuclear programs in exchange for economic assistance and diplomatic incentives from other parties to the six-party talks, which include China, Japan, Russia and South Korea, in addition to North Korea and the United States.
North Korea agreed in September 2005 to abandon its nuclear programs in exchange for economic assistance and diplomatic incentives from other parties to the six-party talks, which include China, Japan, Russia and South Korea, in addition to North Korea and the United States.
But the agreement collapsed in a dispute over how thoroughly North Korea should reveal its nuclear activities and subject its nuclear facilities to outside inspections.
But the agreement collapsed in a dispute over how thoroughly North Korea should reveal its nuclear activities and subject its nuclear facilities to outside inspections.
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
But the agreement collapsed in a dispute over how thoroughly North Korea should reveal its nuclear activities and subject its nuclear facilities to outside inspections.
But the agreement collapsed in a dispute over how thoroughly North Korea should reveal its nuclear activities and subject its nuclear facilities to outside inspections.
North Korea’s continuing nuclear activities, its testing of missiles and the lethal shelling of the South Korean island — as well as the sinking of the South Korean naval vessel — all added to the chill in relations.
The Obama administration concluded that the North’s plant to enrich nuclear fuel uses technology that is “significantly more advanced” than what Iran has struggled over two decades to assemble.
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
The Obama administration concluded that the North’s plant to enrich nuclear fuel uses technology that is “significantly more advanced” than what Iran has struggled over two decades to assemble.
The Obama administration concluded that the North’s plant to enrich nuclear fuel uses technology that is “significantly more advanced” than what Iran has struggled over two decades to assemble.
The Obama administration concluded that the North’s plant to enrich nuclear fuel uses technology that is “significantly more advanced” than what Iran has struggled over two decades to assemble.
The Obama administration concluded that the North’s plant to enrich nuclear fuel uses technology that is “significantly more advanced” than what Iran has struggled over two decades to assemble.
an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization
In January 2011, former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates warned that North Korea was within five years of being able to strike the continental United States with an intercontinental ballistic missile, and said that, combined with its expanding nuclear program, the country “is becoming a direct threat to the United States.”
relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity
In January 2011, former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates warned that North Korea was within five years of being able to strike the continental United States with an intercontinental ballistic missile, and said that, combined with its expanding nuclear program, the country “is becoming a direct threat to the United States.”
In January 2011, former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates warned that North Korea was within five years of being able to strike the continental United States with an intercontinental ballistic missile, and said that, combined with its expanding nuclear program, the country “is becoming a direct threat to the United States.”
During their meeting, Mr. Kim agreed to consider a moratorium on nuclear weapons tests and production, and said he wanted to return to the stalled talks on the nation’s nuclear program.
During their meeting, Mr. Kim agreed to consider a moratorium on nuclear weapons tests and production, and said he wanted to return to the stalled talks on the nation’s nuclear program.
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