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What North and South Korea saw in the explosive Trump-Zelensky spat
Blow-up and aid pause will raise alarm bells in Seoul, though there are key differences between Ukraine and peninsula
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ROK's outreach seeks to weaken North Korea's regional influence, but DPRK’s ties with major powers may mitigate impact
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
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Ties have grown as part of alignment with Russia, Iran, but could suffer if Ukraine war ends or US diplomacy resumes
Trump’s first-week overtures on North Korea are unlikely to entice Kim Jong Un
Kim will see US rhetoric at odds with moves to strengthen military, suggesting a return to diplomacy isn’t guaranteed
In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers
Friendship organizations remain active post-COVID, but DPRK is looking to bigger fish to achieve its propaganda goals
Where North Korea ranks in Trump’s foreign policy priorities for term two
China and Ukraine war will dominate US attention, but Trump’s own comments show he hasn’t forgotten about Kim Jong Un
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Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world
In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
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