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Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return
January 10, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder
January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’
January 8, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts
January 8, 2024
How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues
Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact
January 5, 2024
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation
January 5, 2024
South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
Seoul cites cost of operating foundation and unauthorized North Korean activity at Kaesong complex closed since 2016
January 4, 2024
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more
January 4, 2024
Seoul pledges to push for unification after North Korea deems it ‘impossible’
Minister’s statement reflects fact that Seoul is bound by constitutional commitment to goal of unification, expert says
January 3, 2024
North Korea scheduled to host Japan women’s soccer team for Olympic qualifier
DPRK has not confirmed game will go ahead, but it could be first time foreign athletes enter the country since pandemic
January 2, 2024
