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Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
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Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health

Public health is only a partial reason for North Korea’s decision to withdraw from Tokyo. The timing just isn’t right.

Why North Korea’s Olympic withdrawal is about much more than public health
Christopher Green
Christopher Green April 7, 2021
How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War

How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War

China needs North Korea to act as a buffer against the U.S.-allied South Korea more than ever

How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 6, 2021
How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
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How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test

The missile launch sparked commentary on North Korea not seen on Chinese social media for some time

How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 6, 2021
Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns

The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 5, 2021
In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family

A new bill in Congress urges officials to work on reuniting Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 5, 2021
North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions
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North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions

Free platforms may offer insights to threat researchers but help the DPRK build its cyber force, experts say

North Koreans sharpen their cyberskills at online coding competitions
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee April 2, 2021
What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles
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What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles

North Korea tested two short-range ballistic missiles on March 25 — possibly the same tech shown at its Jan. 2021 parade

What we know about North Korea’s ‘newly developed’ missiles
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 30, 2021
North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms
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North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms

North Korea hinted that it was going to exert more state control over the economy, but is that really happening?

North Korea is sending mixed signals about the state of its market reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 29, 2021
Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
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Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again

For all its missile tests and state media condemnations, Pyongyang may still want to talk to Seoul in the coming years

Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
Christopher Green
Christopher Green March 26, 2021
North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.

North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.

Kim Jong Un fired two short-range ballistic missiles to get on the U.S.’ agenda before a key policy review is finished

North Korea wants Biden’s attention. The best way to get it: ballistic missiles.
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 25, 2021