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US commander stresses America’s readiness to prevent attack on South Korea

US commander stresses America’s readiness to prevent attack on South Korea

U.S. Strategic Command leader Charles Richard’s first visit to the country comes weeks ahead of U.S.-ROK joint exercises

US commander stresses America’s readiness to prevent attack on South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 14, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Rich and famous lifestyles feature prominently in music videos as state pushes ideological purity campaign

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2021
Congress can set the Biden administration up for success with North Korea
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Congress can set the Biden administration up for success with North Korea

Ending the Korean War would help address the concerns and priorities of many Americans impacted by the ongoing conflict

Congress can set the Biden administration up for success with North Korea
Daniel Jasper
Daniel Jasper July 14, 2021
DPRK says it’s pursuing sustainable development, but experts remain skeptical

DPRK says it’s pursuing sustainable development, but experts remain skeptical

Civil groups accuse North Korea of forced labor and of ignoring vulnerable groups within its borders

DPRK says it’s pursuing sustainable development, but experts remain skeptical
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 14, 2021
Indian ambassador leaves Pyongyang as mass exodus out of DPRK continues

Indian ambassador leaves Pyongyang as mass exodus out of DPRK continues

Only handful of embassies remain open in North Korea as COVID-19 controls ban international travel, movement in country

Indian ambassador leaves Pyongyang as mass exodus out of DPRK continues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 13, 2021
Japanese defense white paper highlights ‘North Korea’s imminent threat’

Japanese defense white paper highlights ‘North Korea’s imminent threat’

DPRK’s 'relentless' pursuit of new weapons requires greater missile defense capabilities, says Japan’s defense ministry

Japanese defense white paper highlights ‘North Korea’s imminent threat’
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 12, 2021
North Korea, China celebrate ties amid pandemic: unification ministry

North Korea, China celebrate ties amid pandemic: unification ministry

Experts say exchanges of letters, banquet in lieu of delegations aim to showcase solidarity against U.S. and its allies

North Korea, China celebrate ties amid pandemic: unification ministry
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 12, 2021
North Korea again self-reports no COVID-19 as number tested exceeds 32,000

North Korea again self-reports no COVID-19 as number tested exceeds 32,000

DPRK says it tested an additional 718 people as Seoul think tank says Pyongyang has rejected AstraZeneca vaccines

North Korea again self-reports no COVID-19 as number tested exceeds 32,000
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts July 12, 2021
Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 11, 2021
South Korean opposition party leader floats abolishing unification ministry

South Korean opposition party leader floats abolishing unification ministry

Lee Jun-seok of People Power Party calls for handling unification with North Korea as part of foreign affairs

South Korean opposition party leader floats abolishing unification ministry
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 9, 2021