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North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts

Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening

North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway

State media warns of future military response while Kim Yo Jong also criticizes US support for Ukraine

North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2023
Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report

Former UN special rapporteur has stated Tatmadaw may seek weapons imports to help it stamp out civilian resistance

Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 3, 2023
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
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Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31

Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK Pro
NK Pro April 3, 2023
US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia

North Korea reportedly supplied dozens of weapons and munitions in exchange for commercial aircraft and other supplies

US sanctions Slovak middleman for alleged North Korean arms sales to Russia
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 31, 2023
UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report

Panel of Experts cite humanitarian concerns, but experts unsure if sanctions relief will help most vulnerable in county

UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2023
North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

Kim Sung-han’s replacement shares same skepticism of engagement, pro-US stance as others in Yoon administration

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
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State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch

An in-depth analysis of DPRK goal to prepare satellite by April, claims of US failures, attacks on defectors and more

State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 30, 2023
Burkina Faso to revive ties with North Korea, seek ‘exemplary’ weapons trade

Burkina Faso to revive ties with North Korea, seek ‘exemplary’ weapons trade

West African country latest on the continent to seek trade and other cooperation with DPRK in recent years

Burkina Faso to revive ties with North Korea, seek ‘exemplary’ weapons trade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 30, 2023