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Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

After visit from U.S. officials, the unification ministry in Seoul weighed in on North Korea sanctions and human rights

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2021
Photos: North Korea fires back at US and South Korea with new propaganda poster

Photos: North Korea fires back at US and South Korea with new propaganda poster

The new, anti-alliance poster was released after Kim Yo Jong slammed U.S.-South Korea military drills

Photos: North Korea fires back at US and South Korea with new propaganda poster
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2021
North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’

North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’

Pyongyang vowed to cut diplomatic ties with Kuala Lumpur after a DPRK citizen received an extradition order to the US

North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2021
Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War

Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War

More than 70 Korean Americans — from university professors to TikTok stars — penned an open letter calling for peace

Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 18, 2021
US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting

US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting

Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said China has a “critical role” in persuading North Korea to denuclearize

US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung March 18, 2021
No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

The loss of humanitarian workers could have a massive effect on North Korea in the near future

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2021
US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit

US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit

Antony Blinken stressed an “unwavering” alliance and also vowed to work towards denuclearizing North Korea

US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis March 17, 2021
North Korea calls Biden outreach a ‘cheap trick,’ vows to ignore future attempts

North Korea calls Biden outreach a ‘cheap trick,’ vows to ignore future attempts

Top diplomat says North Korea will ignore US outreach until Washington “rolls back its hostile policy”

North Korea calls Biden outreach a ‘cheap trick,’ vows to ignore future attempts
Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’
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Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’

One of North Korea’s biggest energy sites is nearing its end while another remains under construction, new report says

Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 17, 2021
Top UN official calls for dialogue after Kim Yo Jong slams military drills

Top UN official calls for dialogue after Kim Yo Jong slams military drills

A spokesperson also relayed that the U.N. secretary-general advocated for the “denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula”

Top UN official calls for dialogue after Kim Yo Jong slams military drills
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 17, 2021