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US and South Korea agree on ‘meaningful increase’ of Seoul’s defense share

US and South Korea agree on ‘meaningful increase’ of Seoul’s defense share

Seoul’s contribution to defense cost-sharing expected to grow but exact amount still under wraps

US and South Korea agree on ‘meaningful increase’ of Seoul’s defense share
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 8, 2021
Seoul asks Pyongyang to act wisely as US-ROK joint drill begins

Seoul asks Pyongyang to act wisely as US-ROK joint drill begins

The computer-simulated joint exercise will continue for the next nine days, according to the South Korean military

Seoul asks Pyongyang to act wisely as US-ROK joint drill begins
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 8, 2021
US and South Korea to begin joint springtime military drill on Monday: ROK JCS

US and South Korea to begin joint springtime military drill on Monday: ROK JCS

Pyongyang has previously denounced the annual drills as rehearsals for an invasion of North Korea

US and South Korea to begin joint springtime military drill on Monday: ROK JCS
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 6, 2021
Kim Jong Un urges officials to bring about change North Koreans can appreciate

Kim Jong Un urges officials to bring about change North Koreans can appreciate

The North Korean leader wrapped up the country's first-ever "short course" for regional officials, state media reported

Kim Jong Un urges officials to bring about change North Koreans can appreciate
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 6, 2021
Cyberattack links North Korean hackers to ransomware used for extortions
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Cyberattack links North Korean hackers to ransomware used for extortions

Researchers suspect collaboration between Lazarus Group and criminals behind the TFlower extortion campaign

Cyberattack links North Korean hackers to ransomware used for extortions
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee March 5, 2021
North Korea-Russia trade plummeted by nearly 42% in 2020 — the year of COVID-19
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North Korea-Russia trade plummeted by nearly 42% in 2020 — the year of COVID-19

New data suggests that trade between Pyongyang and Moscow suffered greater blows than previously thought

North Korea-Russia trade plummeted by nearly 42% in 2020 — the year of COVID-19
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 5, 2021
North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects
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North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects

A celebrated North Korean businessman met with government and company leaders in Tongchuan, China

North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2021
US secretary of state and Pentagon chief to visit South Korea this month

US secretary of state and Pentagon chief to visit South Korea this month

A government source told NK News that Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin will visit Seoul

US secretary of state and Pentagon chief to visit South Korea this month
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 5, 2021
Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output

Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output

North Korean leader reiterated fight against corruption, non-socialist acts at ongoing meeting of local-level officials 

Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2021
Pentagon chief says the US is ‘fully ready’ to respond to North Korea threats

Pentagon chief says the US is ‘fully ready’ to respond to North Korea threats

US secretary of defense vows to deter any "nation-state threats" from North Korea, Russia and Iran

Pentagon chief says the US is ‘fully ready’ to respond to North Korea threats
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 4, 2021