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In Washington, worries of ROK nukes steal spotlight from North Korean missiles
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In Washington, worries of ROK nukes steal spotlight from North Korean missiles

US capital has shifted focus to trilateral pacts with Tokyo, info dissemination into DPRK — and China above all

In Washington, worries of ROK nukes steal spotlight from North Korean missiles
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 5, 2023
More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls

More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls

Russian Embassy reports just 21 personnel remain in Pyongyang after more than 3 years without staff rotations

More Russian diplomats leave North Korea as country maintains COVID controls
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 5, 2023
Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch

Leader’s sister maintains Pyongyang has sovereign right to launch satellite and will try again in future

Kim Yo Jong slams ‘biased’ UNSC for meeting on North Korean satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 4, 2023
China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch

China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch

Division between permanent members continues trend of inaction following DPRK ballistic missile launches since last year

China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 3, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
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Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul

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

Timeline: From North Korean satellite launch to Yoon-Kishida summit in Seoul
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2023
North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs

North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs

DPRK officials call military spy satellite a logical response to US threats, reject legitimacy of UN sanctions

North Korea decries criticism of its space launch by UN and NATO chiefs
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 2, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit

Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights

Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 2, 2023
Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch

Greater sanctions enforcement necessary as engagement has failed to produce solution, former UN chief tells NK News

Ban Ki-moon points to China’s key role on North Korea after failed space launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
North Korea slams US-led maritime drills as effort to impose ‘hostile blockade’

North Korea slams US-led maritime drills as effort to impose ‘hostile blockade’

Multilateral exercise off Jeju on intercepting WMDs is a ‘declaration of war,’ Pyongyang says

North Korea slams US-led maritime drills as effort to impose ‘hostile blockade’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 1, 2023