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Why North Korean hardliners will fight any return to the pre-pandemic status quo
Mixed signals on reopening point to ongoing efforts by some in regime to keep foreigners out, regardless of the costs
December 12, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: North Korea pivots back toward the Soviet side
The DPRK repaired ties with USSR after cozying up to Beijing, and Moscow provided aid despite distaste for regime
December 12, 2023
North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Statement accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ after criticizing other nations for vetoing resolutions against DPRK
December 11, 2023
Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights
Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport
December 11, 2023
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency
December 11, 2023
US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse
December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel
December 8, 2023
Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip
Footage in new documentary shows Gérard Depardieu directed lewd comments toward DPRK guide and even a child in 2018
December 8, 2023
US, ROK, Japan kick off new working group to counter North Korean cyber threats
Inaugural meeting of trilateral body comes as countries have pushed to boost cooperation on DPRK since Camp David summit
December 8, 2023
What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea
While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks
December 7, 2023
