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North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui calls decision ‘dangerous criminal act,’ but doesn’t mention ally Russia’s use of weapons
July 11, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite
July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
July 10, 2023
Biding his time: Kim Jong Un is maneuvering for leverage ahead of future talks
Ongoing weapons development only increases North Korea’s bargaining power, underlining need to prioritize engagement
July 10, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public
July 10, 2023
Why US-North Korea talks are more likely now than at any time during pandemic
China wants to reverse US security expansion in region, and the best way to do that is pushing DPRK back to dialogue
July 10, 2023
North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes
Pyongyang accuses Washington of ‘trespassing’ with spy flights, slams plans to send nuclear missile submarine to ROK
July 10, 2023
North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge
DPRK claims Tokyo’s plan ‘imperils’ human health and environment, after UN agency ruled it meets safety standards
July 10, 2023
Under pressure: Why Japan is pushing for a North Korea summit with new urgency
Fumio Kishida says time ticking to resolve abductee issue, but domestic political concerns may also be playing a role
July 7, 2023
Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency
Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK
July 6, 2023
