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When North Korea followed through on threats to shoot down a US spy plane
EC-121 incident led US to consider nuke strikes, showing how Kim Yo Jong’s recent warnings could spiral into conflict
July 13, 2023
State media review: Heavy rains hit North Korea’s agricultural heartland
An in-depth review of disaster mitigation, celebrations for a China-DPRK defense treaty, mask-wearing trends and more
July 13, 2023
Tuning into mystery: Border trip uncovers obscure TV broadcast into North Korea
Receivers can pick up South Korean programs that air on rare frequency, part of apparent effort to get info into DPRK
July 13, 2023
South Korea and NATO call for united front against North Korean nukes
Two sides agreed to enhance cybersecurity cooperation, which expert ties to push for ‘global, integrated security’
July 12, 2023
Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts
North Korea’s rhetorical shift aims to justify weapons development rather than recognize ROK as independent state
July 12, 2023
North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui calls decision ‘dangerous criminal act,’ but doesn’t mention ally Russia’s use of weapons
July 11, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite
July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
July 10, 2023
Biding his time: Kim Jong Un is maneuvering for leverage ahead of future talks
Ongoing weapons development only increases North Korea’s bargaining power, underlining need to prioritize engagement
July 10, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public
July 10, 2023
