In light of recent saber rattling, Subin Kim recently caught up with renowned North Korea expert Dr. Andrei Lankov for an in-depth interview that looked at Pyongyang's nuclear threat diplomacy and perpetual search for aid. [...]
22nd May 2013
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North Korea To Restart Yongbyon Nuclear Reactor
North Korea announced today that it would restart two facilities at its Yongbyon nuclear complex with immediate effect, a step that will allow the country to once again start commence weapons grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium (HEU) production. [...]
More North Korea Sanctions As Tensions Mount On The Peninsula
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously passed additional sanctions on North Korea, including measures aimed at North Korean trading, finance and travel. [...]
Should U.S. Troops Consider Leaving Korea Altogether?
Engagement hasn’t worked, sanctions won’t either, argues Geoffrey Fattig. How about withdrawal? [...]
Obama and American Soldiers Ablaze in New North Korean Video
U.S. President Barack Obama and a number of American soldiers have been shown covered in flames in a new warning video published online by North Korea's Uriminzokkiri network. [...]
Fears Rise About Iran – North Korea Nuclear Connection
Iran paid North Korea tens of millions of dollars to witness the most recent nuclear test, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported this weekend. According to Kyodo’s source, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad approved the payment in November after a meeting of his national security team. The pay-to-view request was reported to have come from the head of [...]
North Korea May Be Gearing Up For Additional Rocket Test
Another North Korean rocket launch may soon occur, as satellite footage shows increased activity at the Tonghae rocket test site. In an analysis for 38 North, Nick Hansen states that the North could be modifying the site in order to launch intermediate or long-range rockets, or could even be planning to attempt another Unha rocket [...]
North Korean Nuclear Test: South Korean Media Review
Newspapers hit the stands in South Korea this morning, each and every one with a perspective on the North Korean nuclear test and a policy prescription cut from familiar political cloth. [...]
Chinese Pressure To Halt North Korean Nuclear Test Increases
With North Korea threatening to go beyond a third nuclear test in response to what it sees as "hostile" sanctions imposed after the December rocket launch, Chinese pressure to halt a North Korean nuclear test appears to be mounting. [...]
North Korea Shows ‘US Attack’ in YouTube Space Video
Surreal dream-like sequence appears to hint at 'US attack', but closer analysis suggests the video sequence is consistent with past propaganda. [...]
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