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Tensions rise as another top DPRK official blasts Seoul over US-ROK drills

Tensions rise as another top DPRK official blasts Seoul over US-ROK drills

Kim Yong Chol warns of ‘serious security crisis’ hours after US insists no ‘hostile intent’ behind routine drills

Tensions rise as another top DPRK official blasts Seoul over US-ROK drills
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 10, 2021
US harbors no hostile intent toward North Korea: State Department

US harbors no hostile intent toward North Korea: State Department

U.S. reiterates this month's joint drills with ROK are defensive in nature after Kim Yo Jong denounces exercises

US harbors no hostile intent toward North Korea: State Department
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 10, 2021
North Korean TV airs first Tokyo Olympics coverage days after closing ceremony

North Korean TV airs first Tokyo Olympics coverage days after closing ceremony

UK vs. Chile women's football match airs in low quality, without commentary and three weeks late

North Korean TV airs first Tokyo Olympics coverage days after closing ceremony
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2021
Hackers use malicious PDFs on inter-Korean issues as lure

Hackers use malicious PDFs on inter-Korean issues as lure

Novel malware shows DPRK-linked Kimsuky group aggressively adapts its techniques, researchers say

Hackers use malicious PDFs on inter-Korean issues as lure
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee August 10, 2021
North Korea ignores calls from South Korea weeks after hotlines reconnected

North Korea ignores calls from South Korea weeks after hotlines reconnected

Apparent stonewalling comes hours after Kim Yo Jong slammed South Korea, US over August military drills

North Korea ignores calls from South Korea weeks after hotlines reconnected
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 10, 2021
North Korea reopens Pyongyang locations to foreigners, easing COVID restrictions

North Korea reopens Pyongyang locations to foreigners, easing COVID restrictions

Russian embassy reports partial easing of pandemic restrictions in capital amid mass exodus of diplomatic staff

North Korea reopens Pyongyang locations to foreigners, easing COVID restrictions
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 9, 2021
Kim Yo Jong promises nuke buildup, demands US military leave South Korea

Kim Yo Jong promises nuke buildup, demands US military leave South Korea

North Korean leader's sister issues warning in response to U.S.-South Korea joint military drills planned for this month

Kim Yo Jong promises nuke buildup, demands US military leave South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 9, 2021
North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts

North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts

No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed

North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 9, 2021
North Korea complains about ‘hostile’ foreign pressure at ASEAN forum

North Korea complains about ‘hostile’ foreign pressure at ASEAN forum

U.S., South Korea among those in attendance at high-level meeting of foreign ministers

North Korea complains about ‘hostile’ foreign pressure at ASEAN forum
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim August 9, 2021
South Korean ministries gearing up for North Korea humanitarian assistance 

South Korean ministries gearing up for North Korea humanitarian assistance 

New research projects suggest Seoul may seek private aid channels as Pyongyang rejects state humanitarianism

South Korean ministries gearing up for North Korea humanitarian assistance 
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 9, 2021