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North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula
April 8, 2023
North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia
State media appears to suggest South Korea and Japan face invasion if they deepen ties with alliance
April 7, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions
April 7, 2023
North Korea blasts UN and South Korea after human rights resolution passes
Annual condemnation a ‘hostile’ plot by the West to provoke DPRK and violates sovereignty, Geneva mission says
April 6, 2023
Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border
Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities
April 6, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation
April 5, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence
April 5, 2023
South Korea votes for UN resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses
Expert calls Seoul’s first vote on the annual resolution in five years a ‘welcome development,’ but more could be done
April 5, 2023
North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects
Expert says ‘odd’ statement should be understood within the context of rising tensions between US and DPRK
April 4, 2023
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening
April 3, 2023
