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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia

An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures

State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

The war in Ukraine has overshadowed Pyongyang’s weapons tests, which an expert says could lead to future problems

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2022
North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

Albright, who died on Wednesday at 84, met Kim Jong Il in 2000 when better bilateral relations seemed possible

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
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North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region

More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2022
South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says it discussed proposal with ministry due to North Korea’s ‘military trends’

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 23, 2022
North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

Latest meeting may suggest deepening ties but expert says sanctions against Russia make concrete collaboration difficult

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 23, 2022
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

North Korean leader expresses ‘deep sympathy’ in letter after Chinese plane goes down with 132 onboard

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 22, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

South Korean president-elect excludes ‘unification’ from subcommittee name while appointing three North Korea hawks

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2022