Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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Differences in official, unofficial exchange rates can lead to confusing economic reports
Launch comes after Pyongyang nixes cheerleader squad's Asian Games visit
China's concerns, economics matters and benefits of self-reliance dampen South Korea's interest in THAAD missile defense system
Activity at launching station indicates preparations for bigger, longer-range vehicles
Statement continues North's criticism of U.S., S. Korean 'tailored deterrence' strategy
Chosun Ilbo reports fears of 'betrayal'; paper has history of anonymously sourced reports
Seoul Unification Ministry invites Pyongyang to high-level dialogue, which may include discussions over sanctions
Pyongyang continues to show respect for conciliatory former president after decline in relations
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