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Biden has done ‘nothing’ to denuclearize North Korea, John Bolton says

Biden has done ‘nothing’ to denuclearize North Korea, John Bolton says

In interview with NK News, former national security advisor and foreign policy hawk says ‘diplomatic option’ has failed

Biden has done ‘nothing’ to denuclearize North Korea, John Bolton says
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung February 7, 2022
UNSC members say ‘silence’ risks normalizing North Korean missile tests

UNSC members say ‘silence’ risks normalizing North Korean missile tests

Latest UN Security Council meeting produces no new sanctions as Washington pushes to increase pressure on Pyongyang

UNSC members say ‘silence’ risks normalizing North Korean missile tests
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 7, 2022
US, ROK, Japanese diplomats to convene meeting on North Korean nuclear threats

US, ROK, Japanese diplomats to convene meeting on North Korean nuclear threats

Washington recently said it will take steps to reassure allies following record-setting month of DPRK missile tests

US, ROK, Japanese diplomats to convene meeting on North Korean nuclear threats
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung February 5, 2022
South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
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South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate

NK Pro has transcribed and translated the four candidates’ remarks on foreign, defense and inter-Korean policy

South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2022
Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT

Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT

Critics say disruptions may interfere with cyber operations against DPRK and reduce North Korean access to foreign media

Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee February 4, 2022
After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’

After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’

North Korean leader pens praise-filled letter to President Xi Jinping on eve of Winter Olympics

After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2022
South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea

South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea

World Health Organization also granted 18 more months to deliver health care items and Toyota cars, UN states

South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2022
New cyberattack hits North Korea after hacker claims responsibility for outages

New cyberattack hits North Korea after hacker claims responsibility for outages

Researcher says attacks on internet servers are retaliation for DPRK phishing campaign against cybersecurity experts

New cyberattack hits North Korea after hacker claims responsibility for outages
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee February 3, 2022
North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2022
North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade

North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade

Talks between DPRK envoy and Russian Far East minister come after North Korea built up rail station near shared border

North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 2, 2022