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US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula

US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with China’s Yang Jiechi to discuss recent North Korea developments

US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 15, 2022
Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation

Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation

President-elect promises major departures from Moon administration in release outlining foreign policy priorities

Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Chaewon Chung March 14, 2022
North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

Latest defense of Russia comes as DPRK rebukes a US report describing North Korea as a major arms proliferation threat

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 14, 2022
North Korea says it’s testing workers who handle imported cargo for COVID-19

North Korea says it’s testing workers who handle imported cargo for COVID-19

News follows huge increase in testing last month and January restart of train trade with China

North Korea says it’s testing workers who handle imported cargo for COVID-19
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 14, 2022
US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches

US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches

Development comes after US and South Korea reveal recent DPRK tests were part of a new long-range missile system

US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 14, 2022
North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

Work to dismantle Hyundai Asan asset began prior to ROK presidential election, showing move planned regardless of winner

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2022
North Korea restoring tunnels at demolished nuclear test site: ROK military

North Korea restoring tunnels at demolished nuclear test site: ROK military

Restoration work the latest sign Pyongyang may be preparing for an underground nuclear test at Punggye-ri site

North Korea restoring tunnels at demolished nuclear test site: ROK military
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts | Chaewon Chung March 11, 2022
Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues

Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues

Latest departure leaves only four foreign ambassadors in Pyongyang, though Syria will not shutter its embassy

Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 11, 2022
US to announce new sanctions in response to ICBM missile system tests: Official

US to announce new sanctions in response to ICBM missile system tests: Official

New designations target Russian individuals and companies suspected of supporting DPRK weapons programs

US to announce new sanctions in response to ICBM missile system tests: Official
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 11, 2022
North Korean state media reports briefly on Yoon Suk-yeol’s election victory

North Korean state media reports briefly on Yoon Suk-yeol’s election victory

Report in the Rodong Sinmun similar to how DPRK state media covered past conservative victories in South Korea

North Korean state media reports briefly on Yoon Suk-yeol’s election victory
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 11, 2022