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U.S., South Korea resume military drills following brief suspension: Pentagon

U.S., South Korea resume military drills following brief suspension: Pentagon

Pentagon resumes joint drills, South Korean president calls for swift reaction to DPRK provocations

U.S., South Korea resume military drills following brief suspension: Pentagon
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 21, 2015
North Korea conducting missile launch preparations – Yonhap News

North Korea conducting missile launch preparations – Yonhap News

Preparations likely intended to add to tensions, missiles could be launched for show

North Korea conducting missile launch preparations – Yonhap News
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi August 21, 2015
As N. Korea inches ‘close to war,’ life in Pyongyang reportedly ‘completely normal’

As N. Korea inches ‘close to war,’ life in Pyongyang reportedly ‘completely normal’

Despite increasing tensions, circumstances in North Korean capital remain normal

As N. Korea inches ‘close to war,’ life in Pyongyang reportedly ‘completely normal’
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 21, 2015
N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA

N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA

Pyongyang's ultimatum regarding psychological warfare puts South Korea in difficult situation, observer says

N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2015
S. Korean response didn’t damage N. Korea military: KCTV broadcast

S. Korean response didn’t damage N. Korea military: KCTV broadcast

S. Korean MoU says offers of dialogue, threats from North 'not sincere'

S. Korean response didn’t damage N. Korea military: KCTV broadcast
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 21, 2015
North Korea fires on S. Korean loudspeakers

North Korea fires on S. Korean loudspeakers

No casualties reported in afternoon attack; South Korea fires back with 155mm rounds to no response from Northern side

North Korea fires on S. Korean loudspeakers
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2015
S. Korea sends letter to UN over landmine

S. Korea sends letter to UN over landmine

Although unlikely to make agenda, the move could draw attention to the issue internationally

S. Korea sends letter to UN over landmine
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 20, 2015
A boat to nowhere: Trip to N. Korean border stopped by police

A boat to nowhere: Trip to N. Korean border stopped by police

Video shows result of attempt to sail to North Korea

A boat to nowhere: Trip to N. Korean border stopped by police
Elizabeth Jae
Elizabeth Jae August 20, 2015
S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea

S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea

Inter-Korean relations continue to worsen, statement indicates

S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 19, 2015
Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets

Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets

Examination of North Koreans shows strong identification of ownership with happiness, but not necessarily success

Survey: Marketization has mixed effects on N. Koreans’ mindsets
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi August 19, 2015