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North Korea blew up the liaison office. Can the South Korean government sue?

North Korea blew up the liaison office. Can the South Korean government sue?

Experts say filing a lawsuit against the North is “theoretically possible.” But there are several boxes to be ticked.

North Korea blew up the liaison office. Can the South Korean government sue?
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 30, 2020
Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea

Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea

South Korea spent the money to set up a rice aid project with the World Food Programme, but North Korea refused the help

Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 30, 2020
In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary

In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary

Sunday marked the three-year anniversary of the Hwasong-15 ICBM test launch in 2017

In a possible nod to Biden, North Korea stays silent on key ICBM anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 30, 2020
Kim Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting

Kim Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting

Preparations for the upcoming Eighth Party Congress were also reportedly discussed by North Korea's top officials Sunday

Kim Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 29, 2020
COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says
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COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says

Total trade with China from January to September fell 73% compared to same 2019 period, according to KITA

COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 27, 2020
South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles

South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles

The Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile (KTSSM) can seek and destroy underground bunkers

South Korea to spend millions bolstering military with mass-produced missiles
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 27, 2020
As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts

As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts

Satellite imagery shows resorts and even a military ski base being covered with artificial snow

As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2020
North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS

North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS

After an intelligence briefing, South Korean lawmakers relayed recent topline claims about North Korea

North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 27, 2020
New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
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New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade

Presence of fifth Hwasong-15 ICBM important for accounting inventory, expert says

New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 26, 2020
South Korea will work with China to achieve North Korean denuclearization: Moon

South Korea will work with China to achieve North Korean denuclearization: Moon

Experts, however, doubt North Korea was high on Chinese foreign minister's agenda in meeting with South Korean president

South Korea will work with China to achieve North Korean denuclearization: Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 26, 2020