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EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development

EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development

Europe will never accept Pyongyang’s ‘back door’ nuclear armament, European Council president says after meeting

EU leaders join Seoul in condemning North Korean nuclear and missile development
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 23, 2023
How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290
Podcast

How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290

Kathleen Stephens discusses the DPRK’s 2010 attacks on South Korea, the breakdown of six-party talks and more

How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 23, 2023
In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization

Group says sanctions and talks critical to compel DPRK to ‘abandon’ nukes, repeating that it will never be nuclear state

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
Arius Derr
Arius Derr May 22, 2023
Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

People in the DPRK are curious about the far wealthier South, but the interest doesn’t always go in the other direction

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?
Jin May 22, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

State media slams allies for raising nuclear tensions with joint military drills and strategic asset deployments

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 19, 2023
Overshadowed, but not overlooked: What to expect on North Korea at the G7 summit

Overshadowed, but not overlooked: What to expect on North Korea at the G7 summit

Hiroshima set to highlight dangers of nuclear war and potentially host US-South Korea-Japan trilateral meeting

Overshadowed, but not overlooked: What to expect on North Korea at the G7 summit
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 19, 2023
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 18, 2023
North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal

North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal

Expert says treaty draft submitted to UN is a ‘non-starter’ without universal verification and compliance systems

North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 17, 2023
UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women

UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women

Advocate says inquiry is sign of UN efforts to hold Beijing accountable for human rights violations against defectors

UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 16, 2023
Dandong dispatch: How COVID has reshaped the North Korea border region
COLUMN

Dandong dispatch: How COVID has reshaped the North Korea border region

Orwellian controls have made Chinese border provinces a less welcoming place for outsiders — especially DPRK defectors

Dandong dispatch: How COVID has reshaped the North Korea border region
J.R. Kim May 15, 2023