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US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction DPRK prosecutor’s office, animation studio and top official on Friday

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2021
US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN

US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN

Seoul’s unification minister also argues Pyongyang appears more interested in talks, citing October hotline reconnection

US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2021
North Korea sees progress on transforming ‘backward’ mining town: Imagery

North Korea sees progress on transforming ‘backward’ mining town: Imagery

Deadline nearing to build first 5,000 homes in resource-rich area, as satellite imagery shows signs of finishing touches

North Korea sees progress on transforming ‘backward’ mining town: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2021
Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey

Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey

Unification ministry notes many victims are elderly and in poor health, and 82% don’t know if family in North is alive

Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 9, 2021
North Korea prepares to open newest skyscraper street as deadline nears: Imagery

North Korea prepares to open newest skyscraper street as deadline nears: Imagery

Pyongyang may hope to celebrate successful mega-project in wake of major construction delays in recent years

North Korea prepares to open newest skyscraper street as deadline nears: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 8, 2021
UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

Agency plans to ship items via Nampho-Dalian route, after it briefly opened for aid deliveries in fall

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 8, 2021
US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

Members of Congress say ending Korean War would undermine regional security, compromise the mandate of US Forces Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 8, 2021
European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials

European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials

Sanctions target key members of Kim Jong Un’s regime, but experts and human rights advocates say more could be done

European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 8, 2021
US diplomatic boycott of Olympics a setback for dialogue with DPRK: experts

US diplomatic boycott of Olympics a setback for dialogue with DPRK: experts

Decision is likely to drive China and North Korea closer, while scuttling hopes for breakthrough like at 2018 Games

US diplomatic boycott of Olympics a setback for dialogue with DPRK: experts
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 7, 2021
US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific

US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific

Completion of radar in Alaska follows recent North Korean missile tests, as US notes ‘rogue’ state targeting it

US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 7, 2021