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South Korea, Japan test new interceptors after North Korean missile tests

South Korea, Japan test new interceptors after North Korean missile tests

US allies move to bolster missile defense systems after committing to more robust defense coordination at recent summit

South Korea, Japan test new interceptors after North Korean missile tests
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 22, 2022
Interview: UN human rights envoy says ‘we cannot abandon’ North Korean people

Interview: UN human rights envoy says ‘we cannot abandon’ North Korean people

Elizabeth Salmón tells NK News that she will not deviate from her mandate despite the DPRK’s hostility toward her

Interview: UN human rights envoy says ‘we cannot abandon’ North Korean people
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 22, 2022
14 countries condemn North Korean ICBM launch amid UN Security Council inaction

14 countries condemn North Korean ICBM launch amid UN Security Council inaction

US accuses Russia and China of ‘blatant obstructionism’ after council fails to agree to joint statement of condemnation

14 countries condemn North Korean ICBM launch amid UN Security Council inaction
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2022
Seoul defends its denuclearization plans despite North Korea’s latest ICBM test

Seoul defends its denuclearization plans despite North Korea’s latest ICBM test

Unification ministry says South Korea can ‘certainly’ achieve goal but offers few new details on how to convince DPRK

Seoul defends its denuclearization plans despite North Korea’s latest ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 21, 2022
G-7 foreign ministers declare North Korea will never be ‘nuclear-weapon state’

G-7 foreign ministers declare North Korea will never be ‘nuclear-weapon state’

Expert says group appears to respond to debate about accepting DPRK nukes in statement condemning latest ICBM test

G-7 foreign ministers declare North Korea will never be ‘nuclear-weapon state’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 21, 2022
US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul

Washington reaffirms it will defend South Korea with ‘nuclear’ options as DPRK continues burst of missile testing

US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 18, 2022
State media review: North Korea chides Japan for raising alarm over missiles
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State media review: North Korea chides Japan for raising alarm over missiles

An in-depth analysis of Mothers Day celebrations, martial arts diplomacy, DPRK dogs and more

State media review: North Korea chides Japan for raising alarm over missiles
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 17, 2022
North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate

Official takes aim at major polluters at COP27 as DPRK seeks to combat rising temperatures and obtain development help

North Korea to UN: Politicizing climate action like ‘gambling’ with world’s fate
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 17, 2022
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation

Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies

North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 17, 2022
Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul

DPRK has already denounced Yoon Suk-yeol’s ‘audacious’ plan to provide economic aid in return for giving up nukes

Xi pledges to back Seoul’s denuclearization plan if North Korea on board: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2022