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Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26

Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26

US claimed similar position ahead of ASEAN forum in August before directly addressing DPRK delegation there

Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 26, 2021
Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88

Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88

Leaving a mixed legacy, Roh normalized ties with DPRK’s traditional allies but ended his career in severe controversy

Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 26, 2021
EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings

EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings

In interview, chief of EU parliament’s Korea delegation emphasizes its role as ‘facilitator’ for denuclearization talks

EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 26, 2021
Canadians to privately sponsor North Korean refugees under new program

Canadians to privately sponsor North Korean refugees under new program

Five defector families will resettle in Canada through partnership between human rights group and Canadian government

Canadians to privately sponsor North Korean refugees under new program
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 26, 2021
North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills

North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills

Expert notes early signs of inflation present in DPRK as rigid pandemic lockdown approaches third year

North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2021
North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO

North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO

The DPRK has yet to begin administering vaccines, as South Korea’s vaccination rate reaches 70%

North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts October 25, 2021
North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’

North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’

New nuclear missiles and other weapons were displayed for Kim Jong Un and other visitors at ‘Self-Defense-2021’

North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2021
Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end

Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end

South Korean leader says dialogue with Pyongyang is ‘not complete yet,’ as parliament preps for budget review

Moon vows last-minute push to engage North Korea as his term nears end
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 25, 2021
‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

DPRK signals support for Beijing following the US president’s pledge to defend Taiwan against China

‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 22, 2021
North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation

North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation

DPRK delegation was to visit Brussels for first in-person meetings since pandemic began in early 2020

North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 22, 2021