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Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
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Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea

Failures of the last few years shouldn’t overshadow the outgoing president’s deft diplomacy in the days of fire and fury

Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 18, 2022
China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy

China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy

Experts expect tighter border controls, warning virulent variant would wreak havoc on DPRK’s unvaccinated population

China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 16, 2022
US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

Simulated combat operations come after DPRK tested long-range missile system and US called for ‘enhanced readiness’

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 15, 2022
US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula

US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with China’s Yang Jiechi to discuss recent North Korea developments

US and China continue to discuss ‘escalating situation’ on the Korean Peninsula
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 15, 2022
Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation

Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation

President-elect promises major departures from Moon administration in release outlining foreign policy priorities

Yoon lays out plans for Seoul to ‘lead’ North Korea sanctions implementation
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Chaewon Chung March 14, 2022
North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid

Latest defense of Russia comes as DPRK rebukes a US report describing North Korea as a major arms proliferation threat

North Korea accuses US of worsening Ukraine crisis by supplying military aid
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 14, 2022
What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties
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What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties

Better relations between the two US allies will help deter North Korean adventurism and confront Chinese assertiveness

What the election of Yoon Suk-yeol means for South Korea-Japan security ties
Naoko Aoki
Naoko Aoki March 14, 2022
US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches

US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches

Development comes after US and South Korea reveal recent DPRK tests were part of a new long-range missile system

US and Chinese officials discuss North Korea’s latest projectile launches
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 14, 2022
North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery

Work to dismantle Hyundai Asan asset began prior to ROK presidential election, showing move planned regardless of winner

North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2022
Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues

Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues

Latest departure leaves only four foreign ambassadors in Pyongyang, though Syria will not shutter its embassy

Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 11, 2022