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They say China exploits its position as Pyongyang's only military ally and main aid donor as a bargaining chip.

Luxuries Flow Into North Korea Jeremy Page 2012

KRT/Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Il spoke to his son Kim Jong Eun during a military parade marking the 63rd anniversary of the state's founding in Pyongyang's central square in this still image taken from video Friday.

Asia in Pictures 2011

Next week's talks come as the U.S. is also pursuing a diplomatic rapprochement with Myanmar, one of Pyongyang's only allies in Asia.

U.S., North Korea Plan Talks on Disarmament Jay Solomon 2011

North Korea observers will scour Pyongyang's annual New Year's message on Sunday for other clues about the direction of the country under Kim Jong Eun.

North Korea Wraps Up Tribute Evan Ramstad 2011

North Korea has for decades tried to influence the South Korean political scene as part of a broader goal of uniting the Koreas under Pyongyang's leadership.

Pyongyang Resumes Hard Line On South Evan Ramstad 2011

• Shielded North Korea from tough international sanctions, despite Pyongyang's unprovoked sinking of a South Korean naval vessel and subsequent deadly shelling of a small island;

The Coming Clash With China Aaron Friedberg 2011

There was the party, the Foreign Ministry and the military, recalled Victor Cha, who served as a Korea expert on the National Security Council in the Bush administration and traveled to Beijing for now-suspended six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear program.

In China, a sometimes opaque divide between power of party and state Andrew Higgins 2011

South Korea's president reiterated he won't tolerate Pyongyang's threats.

What's News: World-Wide 2011

There was the party, the Foreign Ministry and the military, recalled Victor Cha, who served as a Korea expert on the National Security Council in the Bush administration and traveled to Beijing for now-suspended six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear program.

Hu's visit spotlights China's two faces Andrew Higgins 2011

U.S. officials said they have been pressing Myanmar's government to share more information on Pyongyang's proliferation activities.

U.S., North Korea Plan Talks on Disarmament Jay Solomon 2011