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Trump refused to sanction Chinese bank accused of helping North Korea: Report

Trump refused to sanction Chinese bank accused of helping North Korea: Report

Democrats in Congress suggest former president declined to blacklist bank because it was tenant of Trump Tower

Trump refused to sanction Chinese bank accused of helping North Korea: Report
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 5, 2024
North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands

North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands

South Korean military says DPRK fired more than 200 rounds, conducting own artillery drills in response

North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says

Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says

White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation

Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy January 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory

Factory produces long and short-range missile launchers, including those US says Russia recently used against Ukraine

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 5, 2024
South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park

South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park

Seoul cites cost of operating foundation and unauthorized North Korean activity at Kaesong complex closed since 2016

South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency

Statement marks first time NIS has identified child as future leader, after previously expressing skepticism

Kim Jong Un’s daughter is his ‘most likely successor’: Seoul spy agency
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024
North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

State TV airs first photos of projects in capital and celebrates them as major successes despite being unfinished

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 4, 2024
South Korean military rings in new year with drills against North Korea

South Korean military rings in new year with drills against North Korea

Army conducts live-fire drills in border areas, while navy holds exercises on countering enemy submarines

South Korean military rings in new year with drills against North Korea
Lina Park
Lina Park January 3, 2024
Kim Yo Jong thanks ‘stupid’ ROK president for helping justify North Korean nukes

Kim Yo Jong thanks ‘stupid’ ROK president for helping justify North Korean nukes

Leader’s sister mocks Yoon while praising ‘smart’ predecessor, in what experts call attempt to fan political divisions

Kim Yo Jong thanks ‘stupid’ ROK president for helping justify North Korean nukes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 3, 2024
Seoul pledges to push for unification after North Korea deems it ‘impossible’

Seoul pledges to push for unification after North Korea deems it ‘impossible’

Minister’s statement reflects fact that Seoul is bound by constitutional commitment to goal of unification, expert says

Seoul pledges to push for unification after North Korea deems it ‘impossible’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 3, 2024