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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
Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult

Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult

While aimed at journalists and officials, new order also gives Russia a freer hand to deny entry to ‘unfriendly’ foreign

Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 6, 2022
Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test

Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test

Liu Xiaoming’s meeting with Sung Kim part of effort to manage tensions due to national security concerns, expert says

Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 6, 2022
Seoul says it demanded North Korea explain removal of Mt. Kumgang facilities

Seoul says it demanded North Korea explain removal of Mt. Kumgang facilities

DPRK began dismantling Hyundai’s floating hotel at the inter-Korean tourist area in early March

Seoul says it demanded North Korea explain removal of Mt. Kumgang facilities
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 6, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
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North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 6, 2022