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North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2022
North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule

North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule

Introduction of portrait could be major step in enhancing Kim's cult of personality if displayed more widely

North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2022
North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report

North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report

Think tank finds DPRK’s missile activity has not led to major space advances, though expert warns it could in future

North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 9, 2022
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2022
North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council

North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council

DPRK ambassador impugns claims of war crimes in Ukraine, says kicking Russia off council ‘reckless’

North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 8, 2022
US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization

US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization

In confirmation hearing, Philip Goldberg promises to work with South Korea and Japan to shore up deterrence

US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 8, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol talks North Korean nukes, missile threats with USFK Commander

Yoon Suk-yeol talks North Korean nukes, missile threats with USFK Commander

Incoming South Korea president visits US military base after Washington says it’s ‘prepared’ for more DPRK weapons tests

Yoon Suk-yeol talks North Korean nukes, missile threats with USFK Commander
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 7, 2022
Report on North Korea killing Christians galvanizes EU to condemn rights abuses

Report on North Korea killing Christians galvanizes EU to condemn rights abuses

While religious persecution in DPRK is well-established, experts say the claims of mass executions stretch credulity

Report on North Korea killing Christians galvanizes EU to condemn rights abuses
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2022
US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department

US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department

Sung Kim hopes DPRK focuses on ‘serious engagement’ after leader’s sister threatens to wipe out South Korean army

US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 7, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House

Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House

South Korean president-elect’s foreign policy aides meet top US officials and discuss extended deterrence

Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 6, 2022