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US strategic bombers land in Guam after series of North Korean missile tests

US strategic bombers land in Guam after series of North Korean missile tests

Pentagon says B-1Bs 'send a message' to deter provocations, in second known deployment to region this year

US strategic bombers land in Guam after series of North Korean missile tests
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 21, 2022
Yoon decries North Korean sympathizers in ROK, sparking dispute over red-baiting

Yoon decries North Korean sympathizers in ROK, sparking dispute over red-baiting

South Korean leader says pro-DPRK faction ‘impossible to work with’ but denies he was referring to opposition party

Yoon decries North Korean sympathizers in ROK, sparking dispute over red-baiting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 20, 2022
US says it will use ‘full range’ of capabilities to defend ROK, including nukes

US says it will use ‘full range’ of capabilities to defend ROK, including nukes

State Department remarks latest in series of US reassurances about ‘extended deterrence’ against North Korean threats

US says it will use ‘full range’ of capabilities to defend ROK, including nukes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 20, 2022
China upgrades facilities at unused ‘bridge to nowhere’ on North Korea border
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China upgrades facilities at unused ‘bridge to nowhere’ on North Korea border

Development suggests China still committed to project, even as DPRK uses connecting highway to dry corn

China upgrades facilities at unused ‘bridge to nowhere’ on North Korea border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 19, 2022
Japan sanctions 5 North Korean companies, following US and South Korea’s lead

Japan sanctions 5 North Korean companies, following US and South Korea’s lead

Measures signal US and allies are coordinating on unilateral sanctions amid UN Security Council deadlock, expert says

Japan sanctions 5 North Korean companies, following US and South Korea’s lead
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer October 19, 2022
North Korea fires artillery near border in ‘warning’ over South Korean drills

North Korea fires artillery near border in ‘warning’ over South Korean drills

Seoul says artillery fire a ‘clear violation’ of military deal, as Pyongyang accuses South of ‘provocations’ near border

North Korea fires artillery near border in ‘warning’ over South Korean drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 19, 2022
Prosecutors seek ex-minister’s arrest over North Korea’s killing of official

Prosecutors seek ex-minister’s arrest over North Korea’s killing of official

Former defense chief Suh Wook and ex-coast guard chief accused of abuse of power, forging documents related to 2020 case

Prosecutors seek ex-minister’s arrest over North Korea’s killing of official
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 18, 2022
Seoul approves two new deliveries of humanitarian aid to North Korea

Seoul approves two new deliveries of humanitarian aid to North Korea

South Korea has now greenlit 11 deliveries of food and health assistance this year, though Pyongyang has ignored offers

Seoul approves two new deliveries of humanitarian aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 18, 2022
Corrupt party officials challenge Kim Jong Un’s absolute authority: State media

Corrupt party officials challenge Kim Jong Un’s absolute authority: State media

North Korean leader pushes campaign against outside and capitalist influence in speech at top party cadre school

Corrupt party officials challenge Kim Jong Un’s absolute authority: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2022
Claims US provoked North Korean missile launches are ‘baloney’: State Department

Claims US provoked North Korean missile launches are ‘baloney’: State Department

Spokesman accuses Russia and China of ‘parroting’ false claim to block criticism of DPRK at UN Security Council

Claims US provoked North Korean missile launches are ‘baloney’: State Department
Thomas Maresca
Thomas Maresca October 18, 2022