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Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official

Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official

China's former ambassador to South Korea suggests reviving Six-Party Talks as part of 'road map' toward engagement

Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 31, 2021
Seoul’s unification minister claims Pyongyang receptive to inter-Korean aid

Seoul’s unification minister claims Pyongyang receptive to inter-Korean aid

Lee In-young envisions inter-Korean cooperation on COVID-19, other areas while calling for return to dialogue

Seoul’s unification minister claims Pyongyang receptive to inter-Korean aid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 31, 2021
Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor

Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor

North Korean leader's appearance raises questions about his absence from other recent political events

Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2021
‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA

New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA

Nuclear watchdog suggests Yongbyon reactor may be operating for first time in three years

New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2021
North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing 665 more people

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing 665 more people

State media continues to emphasize ‘epidemic prevention campaign’ as Pyongyang defends its border lockdown

North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing 665 more people
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts August 30, 2021
DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

North Korea warns US will face ‘much more serious threats’ following conclusion of August exercises with South Korea

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un

Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader sent letter to young people gathered in Pyongyang to celebrate Youth Day

Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2021
Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline

Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline

Some question the practicality of lifting the ban amid the pandemic and warn of risks traveling to North Korea

Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 27, 2021
North Korea upgrades new skyscraper to 80 floors, making it 2nd-tallest in DPRK

North Korea upgrades new skyscraper to 80 floors, making it 2nd-tallest in DPRK

State media claims soldiers built one story every 16 hours and carried materials up tower ‘dozens’ of times per day

North Korea upgrades new skyscraper to 80 floors, making it 2nd-tallest in DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2021