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How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK likely funneled weapons through Iran and Syria and will continue exports if there’s money to be made
‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea
The former US Secretary of State wanted to retaliate when the DPRK killed Americans, despite concerns of escalation
How North Korea’s move to scrap military deal raises risk of conflict with South
DPRK set to resume array of military activities near border, though experts differ on whether ROK should respond in kind
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
Why the US won’t mind if South Korea scraps military pact with North Korea
Experts say US has harbored reservations about deal since 2018 signing but may see its value in preventing escalation
Pyongyang pilots: When North Korean jets dueled with Israel in skies over Egypt
DPRK opportunistically sent troops ahead of Yom Kippur War, and it may be willing to get involved in Middle East again
How North Korea recruited overseas Koreans to kidnap Japanese citizens
Kim Kil Uk died without facing charges in Japan, and his case shows how Pyongyang used threats to get its way
Aid worker recalls fight to get food to North Koreans in time of greatest need
Christy Gavitt says aid helped vulnerable and built goodwill during 90s famine, despite heavy controls on relief work
Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much
Experts say Russian military aid would enrage South Korea but question if it would retaliate by sending arms to Ukraine
What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel
Experts say DPRK will note how militants exploited vulnerabilities but stress Hamas is pursuing very different goals
