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North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco

North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco

The warning comes after state media claims that migratory birds, snow and yellow dust from China could spread the virus

North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 11, 2020
Moon and Biden to have phone call this week, despite Trump’s refusal to concede

Moon and Biden to have phone call this week, despite Trump’s refusal to concede

The South Korean president already congratulated Biden days ago. Now, he has a call with him on Thursday.

Moon and Biden to have phone call this week, despite Trump’s refusal to concede
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis November 11, 2020
Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again

Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again

South Koreans will be able to hike in the DMZ starting Nov. 28, but only in small groups and on an application basis

Hikers can soon visit one of the world’s most heavily-armed borders again
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 10, 2020
Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama

Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama

South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha meets with Pompeo and other officials in Washington, D.C.

Seoul’s foreign minister: Biden will handle North Korea differently from Obama
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues

South Korean leader stresses the two Koreas are the “stakeholders” on the peninsula, hopes for strong U.S.-ROK alliance

Moon tells Biden he hopes North and South can play bigger roles in Korea issues
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say

South Korean conservatives, progressives split on relations with North Korea under Biden, according to 500-person survey

No breakthrough in inter-Korean relations under Biden, 50% of South Koreans say
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 9, 2020
North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities

North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities

White House will overlook North Korea issue at its own peril, analysts warn

North Korea omitted from Biden administration’s key transition priorities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 9, 2020
South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a victory speech vowing to “make America respected around the world again”

South Korean President Moon congratulates Biden, emphasizes ‘rock-solid’ bond
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 7, 2020
Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea

Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea

Experts say the former US vice president will be harsher on North Korea, but is still open to meeting Kim Jong Un

Biden wins election, foreshadowing a more traditional US approach to North Korea
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 7, 2020
US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

Dept of State says activists should be able to "freely exercise the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association"

US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 6, 2020