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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
North Korea calls Seoul ‘spineless’ for seeking cooperation with Japan

North Korea calls Seoul ‘spineless’ for seeking cooperation with Japan

South Korean president and new Japanese prime minister held first official phone call last week, promised coordination

North Korea calls Seoul ‘spineless’ for seeking cooperation with Japan
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 18, 2021
Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea

Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea

Lawmakers raise concerns about Pyongyang’s security demands, as Seoul says effort is first step toward nuclear talks

Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 18, 2021
As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
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As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap

Influx of illicit North Korean coal fuels concerns that shipments will continue even after Chinese energy crisis ends

As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 15, 2021
France, Canada deploy aircraft to bolster North Korea sanctions enforcement

France, Canada deploy aircraft to bolster North Korea sanctions enforcement

Dispatch of surveillance assets to US bases in Japan may reflect unease over DPRK’s increasing coal exports

France, Canada deploy aircraft to bolster North Korea sanctions enforcement
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 15, 2021
First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began

First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began

DPRK delegation will visit Brussels to attend meetings on Korean issues for first time since COVID-19 outbreak

First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 14, 2021
US made ‘specific proposals’ to the DPRK in latest attempt to engage regime

US made ‘specific proposals’ to the DPRK in latest attempt to engage regime

State Department says North Korea has not responded, emphasizes Washington’s openness to dialogue

US made ‘specific proposals’ to the DPRK in latest attempt to engage regime
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 14, 2021
North Korean elites from across the country get first close-up views of ICBMs

North Korean elites from across the country get first close-up views of ICBMs

The 'Self-Defense-2021' expo in Pyongyang may be an effort to justify arms buildup amid economic difficulties

North Korean elites from across the country get first close-up views of ICBMs
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 14, 2021
South Korean spy agency to support university program on counterespionage

South Korean spy agency to support university program on counterespionage

Deal with Seoul school aims to nurture security experts to counter cyber threats from North Korea, other countries

South Korean spy agency to support university program on counterespionage
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 14, 2021
North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists

North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists

Investigation identifies at least two DPRK-linked groups attempting to break into computers at NK News

North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee October 14, 2021