May 07, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chaewon Chung

Chaewon Chung

Chaewon Chung covers U.S., Chinese, and Japanese politics and national security in relation to North Korea. She previously worked at Coda Story covering disinformation and technology with a focus on the East Asia.

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North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

Kim Jong Un guided the test and told military officials to 'further strengthen nuclear combat forces'

Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung | Colin ZwirkoApril 17, 2022
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North Korean threats driving Japan to consider ‘base strike’ capability: Experts

Changes to defense posture could irk neighbors and increase likelihood of DPRK provocations, experts tell NK News

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 15, 2022
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US ‘closely watching’ for North Korean ‘provocations’: State Department

North Korea may choose to celebrate its biggest holiday of the year with more missile or nuclear tests

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 15, 2022
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Top US diplomat to visit Seoul to discuss ‘serious situation’ on the peninsula

North Korea has launched at least one ICBM and a flurry of other short- and mid-range ballistic missiles since January

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 15, 2022
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US aircraft carrier conducts drills with Japan following North Korean ICBM test

Joint exercises with USS Abraham Lincoln near Korean Peninsula ‘enhance credibility' of deterrence, US Navy says

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 12, 2022
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US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization

In confirmation hearing, Philip Goldberg promises to work with South Korea and Japan to shore up deterrence

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 8, 2022
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US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department

Sung Kim hopes DPRK focuses on ‘serious engagement’ after leader’s sister threatens to wipe out South Korean army

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 7, 2022
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Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test

Liu Xiaoming’s meeting with Sung Kim part of effort to manage tensions due to national security concerns, expert says

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 6, 2022
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US, ROK agree to take ‘strong measures’ in response to North Korea’s ICBM test

Top DPRK policy envoys from Washington and Seoul condemn recent missile launches, vow ‘unified response’

Chaewon ChungChaewon ChungApril 5, 2022
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North Korea warns of ‘extermination’ if South Korean army attacks Pyongyang

Warning from Kim Yo Jong comes after South Korean official describes strike capabilities against DPRK missile launches

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