Foreign Relations
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Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off
North Korea had no backup after talks with US collapsed and has not pursued options that could help end its isolation
US, ROK train for counterattacks into North Korea as joint military drills end
Expert says 2nd week of Ulchi Freedom Shield tested defenses against enemy attack and coordinated counteroffensives
North Korea adopts law to ‘revitalize’ tourism after years of border closures
Tour operators view law as ‘positive sign’ for foreign visitors’ return, but are uncertain how it will work in practice
North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says
US and 3 other countries allege Sergei Shoigu sought to purchase artillery shells during trip to Pyongyang last month
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties
Mearsheimer: North Korean nukes a ‘force for stability’ on Korean Peninsula
In Seoul, political scholar says US nuclear umbrella balances out DPRK weapons, drawing criticism from other experts
B-1B bombers join US-ROK aerial drill against North Korean satellite launch
Joint exercise under Ulchi Freedom Shield comes after DPRK slammed bomber deployment and warned of ‘thermo-nuclear war’
Seoul downplayed military value of North Korea’s spy satellite: Missile expert
Tal Inbar calls on South Korea to disclose images of DPRK satellite and rocket, highlights threat of Pyongyang’s drones
North Korea is creaking open. But foreigners shouldn’t start packing their bags.
Return of DPRK citizens is likely beginning of gradual relaxation of border controls that may take months, or even years
South Korea slashes funding for unification ministry in new budget proposal
40% cut is largest in decade and aligns with Seoul’s efforts to overhaul ministry amid growing tensions with North Korea
