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Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
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Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung

Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea

Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?

The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US

Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 4, 2025
New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
Analysis

New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts

MSMT’s underwhelming first report offers little original material, but experts hold out hope for future improvements

New effort to monitor North Korea sanctions is ‘shadow’ of UN Panel of Experts
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin June 3, 2025
Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Analysis

Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea

DPRK alarm reflects fear US will neutralize its arsenal, potentially even pushing it to develop space-based nukes

Why Trump’s Golden Dome could upset the ‘nuclear balance’ with North Korea
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda June 3, 2025
Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
Analysis

Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder

‘Spider’s Web’ attack on Russian air bases far from front lines reveals North Korea’s exposure as it backs Kremlin’s war

Ukraine’s daring drone strikes should have Kim Jong Un looking over his shoulder
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 2, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
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What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president

Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates

What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
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An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race

Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates

An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 29, 2025
More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
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More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines

Once a progressive cause, conservatives have taken up banner amid concern about Taiwan risks and declining US power

More than just North Korean threats are driving ROK support for nuke submarines
Peter WardPeter Ward May 28, 2025
A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
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A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability

While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus

A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll May 26, 2025
Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
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Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust

DPRK will be closely watching Washington’s tactics, but threats won’t sway a Kim regime in a stronger position than ever

Why Trump’s approach to Iran nuclear talks could reinforce North Korean distrust
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal May 22, 2025