Chaewon Chung covers U.S., Chinese, and Japanese politics and national security in relation to North Korea. She previously worked at Coda Story covering disinformation and technology with a focus on the East Asia.
Analysts see ‘little light’ on horizon for peaceful breakthrough after last week’s cruise and ballistic missile tests
Foreign ministry official warns of countermeasures if new pact ‘has even a little adverse impact’ on DPRK security
In speech, Lee In-young stresses that political and military developments are separate from humanitarian work
Spokesperson calls tests a threat but does not comment on ROK’s successful ballistic missile launch from submarine
DPRK again says Taiwan is part of China while Beijing's foreign minister visits Seoul
The three sides reportedly discussed ways to engage Pyongyang, with Seoul emphasizing humanitarian outreach
Statement comes after International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported activity at Yongbyon nuclear complex
Tests may have aimed at boosting morale and building up capabilities, rather than sending message to US, experts say
Ghaleb Alaumary, who pled guilty to laundering funds from DPRK-linked online banking theft, received 11 years in prison
Treasury Department reports it froze funds in connection with US sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism
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