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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
Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea

Ibrahim Traoré says military still using DPRK arms imported in 1985, pushing to revive security ties after recent coup

Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea
Sophie Lamotte
Sophie Lamotte May 5, 2023
US invited ROK and Japanese admirals aboard nuclear submarine, new photos show

US invited ROK and Japanese admirals aboard nuclear submarine, new photos show

Expert says tour of USS Maine aimed to promote ‘trilateral mindset’ as US seeks coalition to counter North Korea

US invited ROK and Japanese admirals aboard nuclear submarine, new photos show
Arius Derr
Arius Derr May 4, 2023
US-ROK forces to conduct ‘annihilation’ drills to counter North Korean threats

US-ROK forces to conduct ‘annihilation’ drills to counter North Korean threats

Defense ministry says live-fire exercises to mark 70th anniversary of alliance likely to be largest ever on peninsula

US-ROK forces to conduct ‘annihilation’ drills to counter North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2023
North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies

North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies

State media reports release of first anti-US and ROK propaganda posters in 5 years as Pyongyang denounces allies’ summit

North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 4, 2023
China’s support for North Korea forces Seoul to enhance nuclear deterrence: Yoon

China’s support for North Korea forces Seoul to enhance nuclear deterrence: Yoon

President pushes back against Beijing’s criticism of US-ROK summit, calling for China to enforce sanctions on DPRK

China’s support for North Korea forces Seoul to enhance nuclear deterrence: Yoon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 3, 2023
North Korea in April 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in April 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023

North Korea in April 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2023
Timeline: From the US-ROK summit to North Korea’s first solid-fuel ICBM test
NK PRO

Timeline: From the US-ROK summit to North Korea’s first solid-fuel ICBM test

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30

Timeline: From the US-ROK summit to North Korea’s first solid-fuel ICBM test
NK Pro
NK Pro May 3, 2023
How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance
NK PRO

How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance

South Korea could continue march toward nuclear deterrent if summit agreement can’t temper its fears of abandonment

How American leadership, not just North Korea, challenges the US-ROK alliance
Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen May 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams Biden as ‘senile’ for threatening end of North Korean regime

Kim Yo Jong slams Biden as ‘senile’ for threatening end of North Korean regime

DPRK leader’s sister warns Pyongyang will enhance nuclear deterrent, denouncing US-ROK summit for ‘hostile policy’

Kim Yo Jong slams Biden as ‘senile’ for threatening end of North Korean regime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 29, 2023