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No need for full-time North Korea envoy without ‘active diplomacy,’ US says
State Department reiterates willingness to engage with Pyongyang on denuclearization but says DPRK remains unresponsive
January 25, 2023
US nominates State Department veteran as North Korean human rights envoy
If approved by Senate, Julie Turner will be first woman to fill key role that has been been vacant for over six years
January 24, 2023
Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?
Despite wide support for new security plans, public resistance to new taxes threatens to leave them dead in the water
January 23, 2023
Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much
Primorsky Krai border region lists DPRK among buyers of grain products, as Pyongyang signals continuing food problems
January 23, 2023
South Korea inks deal to develop drones after North Korea’s UAV intrusion
Korea Aerospace Industries and Northrup Grumman agreed to cooperate on new unmanned aerial vehicles for ROK navy
January 20, 2023
How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea
Prague both condemns the DPRK’s nukes and embraces cultural exchanges, setting itself up for engagement with Pyongyang
January 20, 2023
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more
January 19, 2023
US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
CSIS says Washington should address South Korean concerns about extended deterrence through other policy steps
January 19, 2023
Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split
Netherlands chief leads one-man rebellion from Korean Friendship Organization, which promotes DPRK internationally
January 18, 2023
Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost
American firm expands not-for-profit program to DPRK, but expert says Pyongyang unlikely to take up the offer
January 18, 2023
