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The surprising similarities between North Korea and Taiwan – Ep. 343
Journalist Yang Chien-hao compares and contrasts Taiwan’s relationship with China and South Korea's ties with the North
May 22, 2024
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war
May 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences over Iranian president’s death in helicopter crash
North Korean leader’s message printed on front page of Rodong Sinmun in sign of importance placed on ties with Tehran
May 21, 2024
North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing
Expert says DPRK appears to be producing both textiles and wigs for re-export to China despite sanctions on such trade
May 21, 2024
North Korea vows to boost nuclear posture after US subcritical nuke test
DPRK slams US for destabilizing global security through no-expolosion experiment, though expert downplays threat
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes
In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since
May 20, 2024
Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia
Experts say both sides have too much to gain to jeopardize relationship that is ‘stronger than anyone suspected’
May 20, 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills
May 17, 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
Five individuals were charged for their roles in defrauding over 300 companies in a years-long campaign
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
