Foreign Relations
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State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more
UN Command says both Koreas violated armistice with drone intrusions
Finding comes after North Korea flew 5 drones into ROK territory last month and South sent a drone over border in reply
No need for full-time North Korea envoy without ‘active diplomacy,’ US says
State Department reiterates willingness to engage with Pyongyang on denuclearization but says DPRK remains unresponsive
US nominates State Department veteran as North Korean human rights envoy
If approved by Senate, Julie Turner will be first woman to fill key role that has been been vacant for over six years
Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?
Despite wide support for new security plans, public resistance to new taxes threatens to leave them dead in the water
Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much
Primorsky Krai border region lists DPRK among buyers of grain products, as Pyongyang signals continuing food problems
South Korea inks deal to develop drones after North Korea’s UAV intrusion
Korea Aerospace Industries and Northrup Grumman agreed to cooperate on new unmanned aerial vehicles for ROK navy
How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea
Prague both condemns the DPRK’s nukes and embraces cultural exchanges, setting itself up for engagement with Pyongyang
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more
US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
CSIS says Washington should address South Korean concerns about extended deterrence through other policy steps
