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Unification minister calls for inter-Korean cooperation at Han River estuary

Unification minister calls for inter-Korean cooperation at Han River estuary

The two Koreas have suspended research in the area for more than two years despite agreement to work toward joint use

Unification minister calls for inter-Korean cooperation at Han River estuary
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 13, 2021
Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’

Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’

In defense expo speech, North Korean leader dismisses US as insincere and criticizes those who ‘incite’ tensions

Power for peace: Kim Jong Un frames missiles as deterrent against ‘war itself’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 13, 2021
New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo
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New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo

New details on North Korean missile programs revealed as Kim shown in military uniform and shooting guns

New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 12, 2021
North Koreans suffer amid ‘creeping apathy’ from the world, UN watchdog warns

North Koreans suffer amid ‘creeping apathy’ from the world, UN watchdog warns

Report says sanctions, oppressive border lockdowns push North Koreans to choose between hunger and COVID-19

North Koreans suffer amid ‘creeping apathy’ from the world, UN watchdog warns
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 12, 2021
Seoul’s top nuclear envoy to visit Moscow after North Korean missile tests 

Seoul’s top nuclear envoy to visit Moscow after North Korean missile tests 

Noh Kyu-duk and Igor Morgulo will discuss ways to cooperate on the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula

Seoul’s top nuclear envoy to visit Moscow after North Korean missile tests 
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 12, 2021
Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’

Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’

In new type of weapon exhibition, Kim Jong Un stresses ‘defensive’ capabilities and criticizes South Korean arms buildup

Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’
Where does presidential nominee Lee Jae-myung stand on North Korea?

Where does presidential nominee Lee Jae-myung stand on North Korea?

Lee promised to uphold legacy of Democratic predecessors, but experts say any policy change depends on US

Where does presidential nominee Lee Jae-myung stand on North Korea?
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 11, 2021
North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities

North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities

State media promotes aerospace tech developments after Kim Jong Un ordered new recon satellite in early 2021

North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2021
North Korea reports no COVID-19 cases amid reports of humanitarian aid shipment

North Korea reports no COVID-19 cases amid reports of humanitarian aid shipment

World Health Organization said DPRK received personal protective equipment, masks and test reagents

North Korea reports no COVID-19 cases amid reports of humanitarian aid shipment
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 11, 2021
No new missile debuts, parades on key North Korean holiday

No new missile debuts, parades on key North Korean holiday

A year after marking Party Foundation Day with new ICBM and parade, holiday passes with smaller events in 2021

No new missile debuts, parades on key North Korean holiday
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 11, 2021