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Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
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Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.

Legal framework for DPRK sanctions makes it much harder for US to ease restrictions as part of future nuclear deal

Trump lifted sanctions on Syria. But that playbook won’t work for North Korea.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2025
North Korea insists its ‘not interested’ in exclusion from new Trump travel ban
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North Korea insists its ‘not interested’ in exclusion from new Trump travel ban

An in-depth analysis of spurning US ‘carrots,’ mega resort renovations, a new wholesale market and Kim’s letter to Putin

North Korea insists its ‘not interested’ in exclusion from new Trump travel ban
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 13, 2025
Balazs Szalontai: North Korea’s calculated diplomacy in the Middle East
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Balazs Szalontai: North Korea’s calculated diplomacy in the Middle East

Historian sheds light on Pyongyang’s navigation of ideological minefields and shifting alliances across the region

Balazs Szalontai: North Korea’s calculated diplomacy in the Middle East
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 12, 2025
How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea

How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea

USFK commander has touted 28,500-strong force’s proximity to China, amid questions about ROK stance on Taiwan conflict

How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 12, 2025
1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check

1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check

Russian TV host’s mass deployment proposal faces strategic limits but helps normalize ties that once seemed outlandish

1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 12, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi

Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba

Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 11, 2025
Russia-North Korea trade hit ‘record’ $34M in 2024 on food and fuel: Official

Russia-North Korea trade hit ‘record’ $34M in 2024 on food and fuel: Official

Experts say minuscule figure from trade insider reflects limited commercial ties, while ignoring military cooperation

Russia-North Korea trade hit ‘record’ $34M in 2024 on food and fuel: Official
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 11, 2025
North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source

DPRK officials in New York said to have rejected letter to Kim Jong Un multiple times amid ongoing diplomatic freeze

North Korea refusing to accept Trump letter aimed at restarting dialogue: Source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2025
North Korea reports on LA protests against ‘unjust’ Trump immigration policies

North Korea reports on LA protests against ‘unjust’ Trump immigration policies

State media coverage aims to portray US as imperialist country with major internal problems but largely sticks to facts

North Korea reports on LA protests against ‘unjust’ Trump immigration policies
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 11, 2025
North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

UN watchdog says its monitoring new building at Yongbyon complex, which could boost DPRK nuclear warhead production

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2025
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