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Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

South Korean president renews calls for dialogue with Pyongyang in one of last major speeches before election

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Thousands of mid-level officials gathered to hear North Korean leader’s closing speech on his party’s survival plans

Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2022
ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung accuse each other of mocking Ukraine by drawing parallels to inter-Korean tensions

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022
South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis

Meeting of top defense officials follows North Korea’s test of a ‘reconnaissance satellite’ on Sunday

South Korea confirms missile interceptor test, draws lessons from Ukraine crisis
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2022
North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people

DPRK yet to begin vaccinations as UN rapporteur calls for donation of 60 million doses

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing additional 2,040 people
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 28, 2022
North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference

North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference

Kim Jong Un's top aide leads activities in Pyongyang as recon satellite system likely tested nearby

North Korean party officials attend second day of major ideology conference
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022
North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems

State media does not disclose appearance of projectile launched Sunday as part of the satellite test

North Korea says it tested ‘reconnaissance satellite’ systems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting

Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting

North Korean leader cites failures to keep up with reality at conference emphasizing ideological unity

Kim Jong Un urges officials to fix ‘serious deviations’ at ideology meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2022
North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

Foreign ministry statement does not mention Russian invasion, criticizes US ‘disregard’ of Moscow’s security concerns

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 27, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul

South Korean authorities express regret that latest launch comes amid crisis in Ukraine

North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2022