Foreign Relations
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
US policy toward North Korea has not failed
Denuclearizing the DPRK is secondary to the greater goal of preserving South Korea’s democracy and economy
US, ROK, Japan back trilateral solidarity in face of North Korean threats
Countries’ top nuclear envoys also call for ‘united’ global response to DPRK nuclear program during talks in Jakarta
