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North Korea may test improved ICBM design ‘in near future’: US Air Force General

North Korea may test improved ICBM design ‘in near future’: US Air Force General

Threat of a test has increased following Kim Jong Un remarks about moratoria and reveal of new ICBM design

North Korea may test improved ICBM design ‘in near future’: US Air Force General
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 16, 2021
North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline
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North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline

North Korea’s largest trade partner, China, has not published any 2021 trade data on North Korea so far

North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 16, 2021
US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization

US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization

Experts say U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s choice in words will matter for any future nuclear negotiations

US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 16, 2021
South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

Kim Jong Un’s sister slammed military drills, but Seoul’s defense ministry said that they’re “defensive in nature”

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 16, 2021
North Korea blasts BTS and BLACKPINK’s music labels in state propaganda

North Korea blasts BTS and BLACKPINK’s music labels in state propaganda

Experts say North Korea is fighting back against influence from forbidden foreign media

North Korea blasts BTS and BLACKPINK’s music labels in state propaganda
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 16, 2021
North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears

North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears

Expats in Pyongyang received warning call late on Monday evening, sources say

North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 16, 2021
Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

The North Korean leader's sister took aim at both South Korea and the US as they conduct computerized military drills

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2021
Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
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Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling

Photos of unflagged tankers lashed together with hoses show North Korea’s economy still running on oil, experts say

Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 15, 2021
Why North Korea has ‘no reason’ to reply to Biden’s backchannel messages

Why North Korea has ‘no reason’ to reply to Biden’s backchannel messages

North Korea may be holding out for the US’ policy review or for better leverage during negotiations, experts say

Why North Korea has ‘no reason’ to reply to Biden’s backchannel messages
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 15, 2021
North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February

North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February

The Biden administration contacted North Korea through traditional channels and received no response, NK News confirmed

North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 13, 2021