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US, ROK kick off large-scale military drills to deter North Korean threats
11-day Freedom Shield exercises will feature field training and run alongside air drills, as DPRK warns of retaliation
March 13, 2023
North Korea says it tested ‘strategic cruise missiles’ from submarine
Underwater drill demonstrates ‘diverse’ nuclear strike methods, state media says, as large-scale US-ROK drills start
March 13, 2023
North Korea’s solid-fuel missile salvo sends clear message to US, ROK
First-of-its-kind exercise underscores difficulty of preemption as DPRK diversifies the forms of its missile launches
March 10, 2023
Toxic portfolio? The growing risks of Security Council discord over North Korea
In statements to NK News, member states explain how cooperation has broken down as DPRK missile tests have ramped up
March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter watch missile test aimed at South Korean airfields
State media suggests at least 6 tactical nuclear missiles involved in the test on North Korea’s west coast
March 10, 2023
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says
Koryo Tours cites ongoing COVID border controls for decision but says ‘great possibility’ event will be held in 2024
March 9, 2023
UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence
Elizabeth Salmon recommends female guards supervise women in detention and steps to ensure abortion access in new report
March 9, 2023
US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio
Arms control chief posts photo of Benin statue, one of dozens UN says DPRK has built in Africa to raise money for nukes
March 9, 2023
Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats
South Korean president to make state visit to Washington for April 26 summit to mark 70th anniversary of alliance
March 8, 2023
North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Imagery shows likely disinfection facility built in east, while stalled project near border bridge restarts in west
March 8, 2023
