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North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
April 16, 2024
US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief
Linda Thomas-Greenfield voices concern DPRK could freely develop missiles without sanctions monitoring body
April 15, 2024
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say
April 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says
April 15, 2024
UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest
Diplomats debate alternatives to Panel of Experts at UN, as Russia says it will propose extension with conditions
April 12, 2024
Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday
Delegates from nearly 20 countries landed Thursday to join symposium for Kim Il Sung’s birthday, state media reports
April 12, 2024
US, ROK and Japan hold joint drill on countering North Korean submarine missiles
American aircraft carrier joins two-day trilateral exercise that also trained to block transportation of WMDs at sea
April 12, 2024
North Korea says it wants to send as many citizens to study in Russia as it can
Minister reportedly delivered message in meeting in Moscow, with DPRK submitting applications for over 100 students
April 12, 2024
High-profile defector-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho loses parliament seat in ROK election
Ex-North Korean diplomat’s defeat brings number of defectors in National Assembly to one, drawing concern from experts
April 11, 2024
Biden backs Japan’s push for summit with North Korea in talks with Kishida
US and Japanese leaders also unveiled plans to bolster joint deterrence, while hailing trilateral cooperation with Seoul
April 11, 2024
