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Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis
Experts says Moscow can’t currently afford to retaliate against greater ROK role in Ukraine by providing newest weapons
April 21, 2023
North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state
April 21, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks
April 20, 2023
North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul
Official says DPRK wants to operate inter-Korean facilities without South Korea, warning this would breach UN sanctions
April 20, 2023
North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
DPRK seeks to keep US from intervening in conflict, a strategy pushing ROK toward developing its own nuclear deterrent
April 20, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material
April 19, 2023
How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
DPRK leader claims he needs nukes to defend against US invasion, but his own people are likely a bigger concern
April 19, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels
April 19, 2023
North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
Major industrial nations condemn DPRK’s ‘reckless’ weapons development and demand it refrain from nuclear testing
April 18, 2023
Seoul must not be intimidated by North Korea’s nuclear bluster
DPRK’s new solid-fuel ICBM and other weapons raise real concerns, but overreacting plays into Kim Jong Un’s hands
April 18, 2023
