Key developments on North Korea this week

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Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.

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Dec. 25 -- Pontiff calls for Korea peace through dialogue in Christmas message

26 -- N. Korea highlights economic feats ahead of plenary meeting

S. Korea calls N. Korea followers 'internal threat' in military educational material

27 -- N. Korea convenes year-end party meeting with leader Kim in attendance

S. Korea imposes sanctions on 8 N.K. individuals for illicit arms trade, cyberactivities

28 -- N. Korean leader calls for stepped-up war preparations

NIS sees high chance of N. Korea's provocations ahead of S. Korea's April elections

29 -- N.K. leader invites contributors in economic sector to New Year's celebrations

N. Korea discusses light industry, state budget at party meeting

Defense chief says N. Korea's light-water reactor likely to be in full operation next summer

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