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North Korea-Ukraine relations: Why the DPRK stands to support Russia’s invasion
Pyongyang will continue to side with longtime ally Moscow, as long as it continues to undermine sanctions on DPRK
February 25, 2022
Why Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday bash went off without much of a bang
North Korea may have refrained from new missile reveals or launches due to Winter Olympics and resource constraints
February 17, 2022
Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula
February 10, 2022
Phoning it in: Expect another year of nothing from Biden on North Korea
Dealing with Kim Jong Un is more difficult than ever, and the White House has shown little urgency on engaging Pyongyang
January 20, 2022
North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics
China’s looking for a PR win, and won’t appreciate Kim Jong Un stealing the spotlight in February
January 17, 2022
Harder, better, faster: North Korea ups the ante with test of improved missile
Timing of latest launch with UN Security Council meeting underlines that DPRK is unlikely to face consequences
January 11, 2022
Disgraced ex-president uses North Korea issues to rebrand as champion of freedom
Park Geun-hye’s team picked several letters from defectors praising the former South Korean leader for bestselling book
January 10, 2022
Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
Short-range missile launches present new challenges to existing defense systems, but Kim knows he can get away scot-free
January 5, 2022
Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022
Missile launches stole spotlight, but nuclear reactor restart, food problems and other issues don’t bode well for future
December 31, 2021
With no ambassador yet, US signals South Korea at bottom of Biden’s to-do list
US won’t have ambassador for months, frustrating Moon Jae-in as he strives for breakthrough with North Korea
December 22, 2021
