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.
It's the DPRK's first known weapons test since it tried and failed to launch a ballistic missile last week
In final report, UN point man on DPRK human rights suggests donating 60 million vaccines could be ‘gateway’ to talks
US border authorities says action seeks to ensure forced labor not used in goods that enter country
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with China’s Yang Jiechi to discuss recent North Korea developments
President-elect promises major departures from Moon administration in release outlining foreign policy priorities
Development comes after US and South Korea reveal recent DPRK tests were part of a new long-range missile system
Restoration work the latest sign Pyongyang may be preparing for an underground nuclear test at Punggye-ri site
Recent ‘reconnaissance satellite’ system tests were ICBM-capable platforms and represent a ‘serious escalation’
Analysts expect Seoul to move closer to Washington and more missile tests from Pyongyang
Annual assessment states DPRK has begun preparing to increase tensions, including through long-range missile launch
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