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Why North Korea is a useful lever in Xi Jinping’s campaign against the West
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Why North Korea is a useful lever in Xi Jinping’s campaign against the West

His envisioned rise of ‘responsible great power’ China relies on the status quo of a divided world

Why North Korea is a useful lever in Xi Jinping’s campaign against the West
Edward Howell
Edward Howell April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time

State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula

North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2023
North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia

State media appears to suggest South Korea and Japan face invasion if they deepen ties with alliance

North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US

Joint statement with Seoul and Tokyo calls for immediate deportation of such workers and compliance with UN sanctions

North Korea harnessing network of overseas workers to fund weapons programs: US
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 7, 2023
North Korea blasts UN and South Korea after human rights resolution passes

North Korea blasts UN and South Korea after human rights resolution passes

Annual condemnation a ‘hostile’ plot by the West to provoke DPRK and violates sovereignty, Geneva mission says

North Korea blasts UN and South Korea after human rights resolution passes
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 6, 2023
Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border

Blue bridge used during 2018 summit also torn up in what one observer called ‘lifestyle’ improvements to facilities

Historic buildings razed in major renovation project at inter-Korean border
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
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How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea

Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation

How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi April 5, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says

Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence

US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2023
South Korea votes for UN resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses

South Korea votes for UN resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses

Expert calls Seoul’s first vote on the annual resolution in five years a ‘welcome development,’ but more could be done

South Korea votes for UN resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 5, 2023
North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

Expert says ‘odd’ statement should be understood within the context of rising tensions between US and DPRK

North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 4, 2023