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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
US policy toward North Korea has not failed

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 policy toward North Korea has not failed
Rob York
Rob York December 14, 2022
US, ROK, Japan back trilateral solidarity in face of North Korean threats

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

US, ROK, Japan back trilateral solidarity in face of North Korean threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 13, 2022
Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO

Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO

Despite 23% increase last year, UN agency says the DPRK is still on track to eradicate disease by 2025

Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 12, 2022
31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights

31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights

UN body has not publicly discussed the issue in over five years following Chinese opposition

31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 12, 2022
How Seoul could drag Washington into a war with North Korea
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How Seoul could drag Washington into a war with North Korea

The US has often had to talk the South out of retaliating over the decades, a risk that has returned as tensions grow

How Seoul could drag Washington into a war with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 12, 2022
US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart

US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart

Sung Kim reiterated call for Beijing to do more to pressure DPRK during talks with Liu Xiaoming, Washington says

US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 9, 2022
UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards

UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards

General Assembly votes to condemn DPRK nuclear tests, though China and Russia oppose key motion on denuclearization

UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 9, 2022