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Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

South Korea has now greenlit 11 aid shipments this year, though delivery is unlikely due to DPRK’s border restrictions

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2021
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2021
US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

South Korean foreign minister says US reaffirmed support but mum on how they will address North Korea’s preconditions

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

State Department says US pursues dialogue with DPRK, after White House earlier stressed ‘step-by-step’ approach

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended

North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended

Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details

North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2021
South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

New survey finds most favor strengthening ties with US over North Korea, and US forces over acquiring nuclear weapons

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2021
North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows

North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows

Students reportedly requested new cartoons and educational programs, as the state pushes to instill socialist values

North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2021
US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea

US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea

New legislation also calls for US Cyber Command to develop North Korea-specific cyber strategies

US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 28, 2021
Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022

Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022

North Korea's party plenum expected to last multiple days and discuss major foreign and domestic policy issues

Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2021