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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
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