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State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
Analysis

State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites

An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more

State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 2, 2023
Seoul seeks divided Security Council’s support on North Korean nuclear threat
News

Seoul seeks divided Security Council’s support on North Korean nuclear threat

Park Jin calls for full implementation of resolutions against DPRK, as he meets with new members and UN chief

Seoul seeks divided Security Council’s support on North Korean nuclear threat
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 2, 2023
UN says it sent range of vaccines to North Korea for pregnant women and children
News

UN says it sent range of vaccines to North Korea for pregnant women and children

New report from UNICEF makes no mention of COVID jabs three years into pandemic

UN says it sent range of vaccines to North Korea for pregnant women and children
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 2, 2023
North Korea slams Pentagon chief’s Seoul visit, warns of ‘nuke to nuke’ response
News

North Korea slams Pentagon chief’s Seoul visit, warns of ‘nuke to nuke’ response

DPRK foreign ministry criticizes deployment of US strategic assets, as ROK conducts joint air drills with US bomber

North Korea slams Pentagon chief’s Seoul visit, warns of ‘nuke to nuke’ response
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 2, 2023
A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms
Analysis

A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms

Two years since coup, experts says Tatmadaw regime could turn again to an old partner and take a page from its playbook

A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 1, 2023
Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns
News

Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns

In meeting with Pentagon chief, South Korean president also calls for expanding scale of upcoming joint military drills

Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 1, 2023
North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul
News

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul

Foreign ministry portrays office as working for US, as it co-hosts event featuring special envoy for DPRK human rights

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 1, 2023
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
Analysis

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons

North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
James FretwellJames Fretwell February 1, 2023
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
Features

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

A new propaganda book showcases never-before-seen items that offer a window into DPRK’s relations with outside world

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 31, 2023
Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea
News

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea

Lloyd Austin stresses US extended deterrence when asked about talk of South Korea developing nuclear weapons

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 31, 2023