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THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon

THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon

Diplomatic expert Kim Hyun-wook says Seoul faces a range of foreign policy challenges

THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2017
Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?

Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?

Experts assess the likely fallout from the July 4 Hwasong-14 launch

Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 5, 2017
North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
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North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?

Tuesday's launch will likely lead to new sanctions - and pressure on China

North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 4, 2017
“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained
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“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained

The U.S. message to Beijing is clear: “Get your house in order"

“Maximum Pressure” in action? The U.S. Treasury’s new China-focused measures, explained
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado July 4, 2017
N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
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N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data

Other designated minerals and metals taper off, however

N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 3, 2017
The Win-Win summit? Moon and Trump both leave happy
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The Win-Win summit? Moon and Trump both leave happy

Trump gained $40bn, Moon got a greater leadership role, both gained good personal relations

The Win-Win summit? Moon and Trump both leave happy
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb July 3, 2017
The Trump-Moon summit: How the two leaders avoided disaster

The Trump-Moon summit: How the two leaders avoided disaster

Last week's summit between the two Presidents largely avoided the difficult topics

The Trump-Moon summit: How the two leaders avoided disaster
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 2, 2017
A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia

A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia

For many workers, a trip abroad has been a blessing, not a punishment

A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 30, 2017
Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source
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Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source

This week's convoy includes at least five mobile cranes, source says

Another convoy of trucks crosses from China to N. Korea: source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2017
Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
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Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May

But continuing shipments not indicative of a supply prohibition

Chinese oil to North Korea falls again in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2017