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North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula

North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula

Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues

North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2022
North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide

North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide

Event featured fireworks after midnight and concert full of songs about Kim Jong Un

North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 1, 2022
Humanitarian aid for North Korea dwindles to lowest level on record: Data

Humanitarian aid for North Korea dwindles to lowest level on record: Data

Donors have committed just $15.4 million in 2021 as DPRK’s COVID isolation impedes efforts to help the most vulnerable

Humanitarian aid for North Korea dwindles to lowest level on record: Data
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 31, 2021
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year

North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year

State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule

North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021
Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats

Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats

The funds are a part of $53.6 billion in defense spending that the cabinet has approved for the next 16 months

Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi December 30, 2021
Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

South Korea has now greenlit 11 aid shipments this year, though delivery is unlikely due to DPRK’s border restrictions

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2021
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2021
US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

South Korean foreign minister says US reaffirmed support but mum on how they will address North Korea’s preconditions

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

State Department says US pursues dialogue with DPRK, after White House earlier stressed ‘step-by-step’ approach

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021