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As war rages in Ukraine, Biden has even less bandwidth for North Korea: Experts

As war rages in Ukraine, Biden has even less bandwidth for North Korea: Experts

US president omits DPRK from State of the Union speech as Russian invasion blocks out other considerations

As war rages in Ukraine, Biden has even less bandwidth for North Korea: Experts
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 3, 2022
North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine

North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine

DPRK Ambassador to UN Kim Song defends ally Russia as dozens of other countries condemn Moscow’s invasion

North Korean diplomat takes podium at UN to blame US for war in Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 2, 2022
North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington

North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington

DPRK chafes at claims of abuses as US-based organization calls for Pyongyang to engage on human rights issues

North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 2, 2022
North Korea mostly to blame for growing human suffering — not sanctions: Report

North Korea mostly to blame for growing human suffering — not sanctions: Report

Country’s virus controls compound long-running humanitarian crises, as NGOs anticipate bleak future for DPRK aid work

North Korea mostly to blame for growing human suffering — not sanctions: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 2, 2022
How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

Fear of losing Moscow’s support for inter-Korean policies likely a factor in response to Ukraine crisis, observers say

How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2022
Hong Kong companies paid $45 million for oil delivered to North Korea: Report

Hong Kong companies paid $45 million for oil delivered to North Korea: Report

Evidence from UN Panel of Experts report ties payments to Taiwanese firm allegedly linked to major oil trader

Hong Kong companies paid $45 million for oil delivered to North Korea: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 1, 2022
North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

DPRK foreign ministry dismisses concerns about ‘respect for sovereignty’ as it blames US for NATO expansion

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

South Korean president renews calls for dialogue with Pyongyang in one of last major speeches before election

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends

Thousands of mid-level officials gathered to hear North Korean leader’s closing speech on his party’s survival plans

Kim Jong Un worship, threats to ruling system stressed as party conference ends
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2022
ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung accuse each other of mocking Ukraine by drawing parallels to inter-Korean tensions

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022