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North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes
Criticism of administration’s ‘hostile policy’ signals Pyongyang may be open to dialogue if Trump returns, expert says
August 14, 2024
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power
August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war
August 13, 2024
North Korea expert arrested for spying, and overachieving DPRK Olympians
Ifang Bremer and Shreyas Reddy discuss Switzerland’s investigation of an ex-UN official and how North Korea did in Paris
August 13, 2024
In Paris, North Korea’s Olympians punched well above their weight
DPRK athletes won six medals at first Games in years, but moments when their humanity shone through stole spotlight
August 13, 2024
US-ROK summer drills won’t train for North Korean nuclear attack, allies say
Ulchi Freedom Shield will run from Aug. 19-29 but won’t feature nuclear use scenarios as Seoul previously suggested
August 12, 2024
North Korean missile killed Ukrainian father and son over weekend, Zelensky says
Reported Russian attack on ‘Kyiv region’ would be latest strike to use DPRK ballistic missile amid booming arms trade
August 12, 2024
US citizen indicted for helping North Korean IT workers obtain remote employment
Nashville resident is accused of using laptop farm at his home to help DPRK generate thousands of dollars for nukes
August 9, 2024
Washington bans use of US passports to travel to North Korea for eighth year
Extension of restrictions due to ‘serious risk’ of arrest comes as DPRK mulls tourism restart for ‘friendly’ countries
August 8, 2024
Seoul says Samsung phone giveaway at Olympics may violate North Korea sanctions
But IOC denies report that DPRK athletes also received $1200 smartphones given to athletes from all other countries
August 8, 2024
