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Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access

Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access

James Hoare discusses the difficulty of establishing bilateral ties and why he thinks relations are unlikely to improve

Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access
Harry Clynch
Harry Clynch December 22, 2022
US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

Allies plan to expand joint training and stage around 20 large-scale drills next year, defense ministry says

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 22, 2022
Japan’s counterstrike plans raise need to coordinate with Seoul on North Korea
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Japan’s counterstrike plans raise need to coordinate with Seoul on North Korea

Some South Koreans fear Tokyo could carry out strikes against DPRK without consulting Seoul

Japan’s counterstrike plans raise need to coordinate with Seoul on North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 21, 2022
What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
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What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267

Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more

What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 20, 2022
North Korea threatens Japan over its move to acquire counterstrike capabilities

North Korea threatens Japan over its move to acquire counterstrike capabilities

DPRK says it will take ‘actual action’ against Tokyo’s new security strategy, rejecting claims it’s for self-defense

North Korea threatens Japan over its move to acquire counterstrike capabilities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 20, 2022
Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

North Korean leader’s sister also confirms two rockets fired on Sunday while railing against ROK detection capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2022
Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks

Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks

First update in nine years seeks to boost defense spending but identifies China as foremost threat over DPRK

Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2022
The Korean War armistice sets a foreboding precedent for Ukraine

The Korean War armistice sets a foreboding precedent for Ukraine

Some foresee Russia’s invasion ending with an agreement like the one that solidified the division of the peninsula

The Korean War armistice sets a foreboding precedent for Ukraine
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 19, 2022
World Cup shines light on allegations of North Korean labor in Qatar

World Cup shines light on allegations of North Korean labor in Qatar

While sanctions now impede cooperation, Pyongyang and Doha have maintained friendly ties for decades

World Cup shines light on allegations of North Korean labor in Qatar
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 16, 2022
UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year

UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year

DPRK rejects ‘grave infringement’ as US-led conspiracy to overthrow the Kim Jong Un regime

UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 16, 2022