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How a ‘new Cold War’ is making North Korea more risk-averse – Ep. 331
Professor Ruediger Frank discusses why the DPRK is closing embassies but may not actually have abandoned reunification
February 28, 2024
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected
February 28, 2024
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
February 27, 2024
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions
February 27, 2024
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry
February 27, 2024
German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
Visit likely first by European staff since pandemic began, though Germany says it doesn’t guarantee embassy reopening
February 27, 2024
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles
February 26, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
February 26, 2024
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise
February 26, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance
February 23, 2024
