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North Korean museum targets drug use, K-pop in campaign against social ills
News

North Korean museum targets drug use, K-pop in campaign against social ills

Propaganda display also acknowledges ‘smuggling’ issue but relies on images of early-2000s tech

North Korean museum targets drug use, K-pop in campaign against social ills
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 16, 2023
By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure
Opinion

By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure

Denuclearization remains as far off as ever, and the US must take de-escalatory steps if it hopes to change this

By his own measures, Biden’s North Korea policy has been a failure
Colleen MooreColleen Moore January 16, 2023
Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’
News

Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’

At summit, US and Japanese leaders stress security cooperation, including on Tokyo’s counterstrike capabilities

Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 16, 2023
UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks
News

UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks

Antonio Guterres calls North Korea’s nuclear weapons the ‘clear and present danger’ driving tensions in region

UN chief says onus on North Korea to return to denuclearization talks
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 13, 2023
As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs
Analysis

As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs

International sanctions would cripple South Korea’s economy, but US extended deterrence must adapt to evolving threats

As Seoul weighs nukes to counter North Korea, it pays to consider the costs
Cho DongyounCho Dongyoun January 13, 2023
FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
News

FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms

NK Pro has translated key parts of ROK president’s controversial comments about defending against North Korean threats

FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 13, 2023
US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
News

US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence

Pentagon says ROK can continue to count on Washington’s nuclear umbrella and US troops in the region

US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 13, 2023
Libyan hospital welcomes dozens of North Korean medical workers
News

Libyan hospital welcomes dozens of North Korean medical workers

UN sanctions forbid DPRK laborers from working abroad, but country’s doctors have been active in Africa during pandemic

Libyan hospital welcomes dozens of North Korean medical workers
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer January 12, 2023
Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
News

Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase

Remarks likely seek to pressure US to strengthen nuclear umbrella amid concerns about alliances’ defenses, experts say

Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 12, 2023
US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea
News

US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea

Foreign and defense officials reaffirm extended deterrence and cooperation with South Korea in annual security meeting

US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 12, 2023