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US envoy blasts North Korea sanctions committee for ‘not doing its job’

US envoy blasts North Korea sanctions committee for ‘not doing its job’

Ambassador to UN calls for stronger sanctions implementation in response to DPRK’s ‘reckless provocations’

US envoy blasts North Korea sanctions committee for ‘not doing its job’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 21, 2021
New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period

New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period

State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism

New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 21, 2021
Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector

Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector

ROK president says peace is goal of strong defense at Seoul’s largest-ever weapons expo after North Korean arms display

Need for speed? Moon rides fighter jet, promotes South Korea’s defense sector
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 20, 2021
Reports: UNSC announces emergency meeting following North Korean SLBM test

Reports: UNSC announces emergency meeting following North Korean SLBM test

US special envoy to North Korea urges return to dialogue during a trilateral meeting in Washington

Reports: UNSC announces emergency meeting following North Korean SLBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 20, 2021
North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine

North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine

New submarine-launched ballistic missile can exploit US, South Korean and other missile defense systems, expert says

North Korea hails a ‘successful’ SLBM test from submarine
North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference

North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference

COP26 in Glasgow in late October could provide opportunity for DPRK diplomats to meet ROK and US officials

North Korean diplomats from London to attend upcoming UN climate conference
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 19, 2021
Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch

Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch

During trilateral talks in Seoul, the officials also pledged to strengthen information cooperation

Intelligence chiefs of US, ROK and Japan discuss North Korea’s missile launch
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 19, 2021
North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says

North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says

Likely test of submarine-launched ballistic missile comes as US, Japanese officials visit Seoul for talks

North Korea launches apparent SLBM toward East Sea, Seoul says
North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels

North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels

September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says

North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 18, 2021
North Korea says it’s COVID-free, shares ‘best practices’ for virus surveillance

North Korea says it’s COVID-free, shares ‘best practices’ for virus surveillance

World Health Organization reports the DPRK tested 702 additional people but has yet to introduce vaccines

North Korea says it’s COVID-free, shares ‘best practices’ for virus surveillance
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts October 18, 2021