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Why more North Koreans don’t defect across the inter-Korean border
Obstacles range from political risks to lack of awareness, but experts say Seoul can do more to help would-be escapees
July 5, 2022
Why US sanctions on North Korea’s main airport would do more harm than good
Repeated missile launches from Pyongyang airfield this year suggest Washington could target it for future designations
June 29, 2022
Why North Korea’s killing of ROK official has again erupted into scandal
Desire for justice or political revenge driving renewed debate over Moon Jae-in’s response to 2020 incident, experts say
June 29, 2022
North Korea appears to partially lift COVID-19 lockdowns in regional cities
News broadcasts show people walking and vehicles driving, even as state media continues to push restrictions
June 27, 2022
US pledges to curtail landmine use, except in standoff with North Korea
Experts say exception for Korean Peninsula in new policy is because landmines vital to maintaining military balance
June 27, 2022
US overlooks information campaigns as option to deter North Korea: Expert
Bruce Bennett says distributing USB sticks loaded with K-pop could work better than sanctions by impacting leadership
June 22, 2022
Even after COVID leapfrogged border controls, no signs North Korea will open up
Ongoing travel restrictions have biggest impact on DPRK citizens stuck overseas, travel industry insiders say
June 17, 2022
North Korea’s increasing missile launches put planes at risk, US agency warns
Federal Aviation Administration says unannounced tests likely to continue and travel into neighboring airspace
June 15, 2022
North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun
Choe Son Hui’s new role indicates DPRK could choose to engage Washington or Seoul but not both, former US official says
June 11, 2022
US should enlist China and Russia to provide COVID aid to North Korea: Expert
Troy Stangarone cites what medical experts say is risk dangerous variants could emerge from unchecked outbreak in DPRK
June 3, 2022
