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State media review: North Korea lambastes ROK ‘military collusion’ with Japan
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State media review: North Korea lambastes ROK ‘military collusion’ with Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of bilateral summit, praise for Russia’s war and meetings with China’s ambassador

State media review: North Korea lambastes ROK ‘military collusion’ with Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 11, 2023
North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement

North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement

UK coordinator for UN Panel of Experts to step down following Russian and Chinese opposition to his role, sources say

North Korea sanctions panel avoids extended disruption after 11th-hour agreement
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 11, 2023
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
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How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy

William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be

How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy
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Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy

Diplomacy has taken a backseat to deterrence and sharp rhetoric, with Yoon set to stay the course for foreseeable future

Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 10, 2023
Seoul seeks to join US-led cyber drills to counter North Korean hackers

Seoul seeks to join US-led cyber drills to counter North Korean hackers

Washington to review South Korea’s proposal to participate in multinational exercises ‘positively,’ ROK says

Seoul seeks to join US-led cyber drills to counter North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 10, 2023
The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288
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The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288

Andrei Lankov discusses how North Korea’s rapid weapons advances have brought it closer to goal of unifying peninsula

The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 9, 2023
What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
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What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls

Pyongyang has closely monitored news from WHO, suggesting that downgrading of pandemic could trigger policy changes

What the official end of COVID emergency means for North Korea’s border controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 9, 2023
Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles

Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles

Two sides will link systems via US military in line with efforts to bolster trilateral security cooperation, source says

Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 9, 2023
China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
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China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city

Company overseeing project promotes trade in sanctioned goods as key draw of new border crossing

China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 8, 2023
Seoul says Japan could be included in US-ROK nuclear planning, then backtracks

Seoul says Japan could be included in US-ROK nuclear planning, then backtracks

North Korea took backseat to other issues at South Korea-Japan summit, though both leaders emphasized nuclear deterrence

Seoul says Japan could be included in US-ROK nuclear planning, then backtracks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 8, 2023