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US ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean abductions, human rights violations

US ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean abductions, human rights violations

Senior official meets Japanese family of kidnapping victims, while Seoul says human rights is key issue for unification

US ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean abductions, human rights violations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim 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 Korean factory poster urges cyber safety as country’s hacking threat grows

North Korean factory poster urges cyber safety as country’s hacking threat grows

State TV briefly shows poster with cyber terms like 'spyware,' providing glimpse into domestic education on cyberattacks

North Korean factory poster urges cyber safety as country’s hacking threat grows
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 3, 2023
Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute

China and Russia’s opposition to UK member on Panel of Experts could paralyze its work if not resolved soon, sources say

Future of North Korea sanctions panel in limbo amid UN Security Council dispute
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 3, 2023
US-ROK nuclear coordination group ‘more effective’ than NATO analog: Yoon

US-ROK nuclear coordination group ‘more effective’ than NATO analog: Yoon

President says recent summit established plan for ‘South Korea-style extended deterrence’ against North Korean threats

US-ROK nuclear coordination group ‘more effective’ than NATO analog: Yoon
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 2, 2023
North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
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North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs

120-acre facility in Pyongyang likely to become new manufacturing base for trains, trams and subway cars

North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 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
Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights

Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights

South Korean president stresses ‘duty’ to promote freedom for North Koreans during state visit to Washington

Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 28, 2023