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North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches
June 8, 2023
US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea
Bonnie Jenkins endorses full denuclearization line months after saying US ‘wouldn’t say no’ to prospect of arms control
June 7, 2023
North Korean propagandists amplify anti-Yoon protests in South
State media publishes photos of people freely expressing discontent with leader — an activity not tolerated in DPRK
June 6, 2023
More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls
Russian Embassy reports just 21 personnel remain in Pyongyang after more than 3 years without staff rotations
June 5, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights
June 2, 2023
Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News
June 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon
June 1, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question
May 31, 2023
Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch
Experts say sirens and evacuation warnings don’t reflect real danger and risk eroding public trust in alert system
May 31, 2023
Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March
Remark appears to confirm DPRK made one-off exception to COVID controls to allow Wang Yajun to take up post in Pyongyang
May 29, 2023
