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UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches

UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches

Security Council issues no statement, takes no action in wake of March 25 missile testing

UN Security Council takes no action on North Korean missile launches
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 30, 2021
As of today, those who send flyers to North Korea can face three years in prison

As of today, those who send flyers to North Korea can face three years in prison

The new law bans flyers, money and goods from being sent to the DPRK. Some activists say they’ll do it anyway.

As of today, those who send flyers to North Korea can face three years in prison
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2021
Kim Yo Jong berates South Korean president and calls missile test ‘self defense’

Kim Yo Jong berates South Korean president and calls missile test ‘self defense’

The North Korean leader’s sister called Moon Jae-in a U.S. “parrot” and said the DPRK has a “right to self defense”

Kim Yo Jong berates South Korean president and calls missile test ‘self defense’
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 30, 2021
Biden does not ‘intend’ to sit down with Kim Jong Un, US press secretary says

Biden does not ‘intend’ to sit down with Kim Jong Un, US press secretary says

A few days ago, the U.S. president had said that he was “prepared for some form of diplomacy” with North Korea

Biden does not ‘intend’ to sit down with Kim Jong Un, US press secretary says
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 29, 2021
US secretary of state: North Korean ballistic missile test is a ‘serious threat’

US secretary of state: North Korean ballistic missile test is a ‘serious threat’

U.S. secretary of state slams North Korea’s recent launch but also says it does “nothing to shake” alliances

US secretary of state: North Korean ballistic missile test is a ‘serious threat’
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 29, 2021
Forget planes. South Korea wants to ride a North Korean railway to the Olympics.

Forget planes. South Korea wants to ride a North Korean railway to the Olympics.

Seoul’s unification minister wants North and South Korean athletes to pull up to the Beijing Olympics together

Forget planes. South Korea wants to ride a North Korean railway to the Olympics.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 29, 2021
North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles

North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles

The U.S. president had said he would “respond accordingly” if North Korea further “escalates” tensions

North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Kelly Kasulis March 26, 2021
Tokyo 2021? North Korean Olympic Committee holds mystery meeting in Pyongyang

Tokyo 2021? North Korean Olympic Committee holds mystery meeting in Pyongyang

North Korea is more likely to show up to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing than the games in Tokyo, one expert says

Tokyo 2021? North Korean Olympic Committee holds mystery meeting in Pyongyang
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2021
South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

President Moon Jae-in reminded the public of Seoul’s missile capabilities, but also stressed the need for more dialogue

South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2021
Kim Jong Un wants to gift fancy new ‘terrace’ flats to teachers and scientists

Kim Jong Un wants to gift fancy new ‘terrace’ flats to teachers and scientists

The North Korean leader recently inspected housing development plans and prototype passenger buses, state media says

Kim Jong Un wants to gift fancy new ‘terrace’ flats to teachers and scientists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2021