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Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?
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Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?

Despite wide support for new security plans, public resistance to new taxes threatens to leave them dead in the water

Japan wants stronger defenses against North Korea, but will citizens pay for it?
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo January 23, 2023
Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much

Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much

Primorsky Krai border region lists DPRK among buyers of grain products, as Pyongyang signals continuing food problems

Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 23, 2023
South Korea inks deal to develop drones after North Korea’s UAV intrusion

South Korea inks deal to develop drones after North Korea’s UAV intrusion

Korea Aerospace Industries and Northrup Grumman agreed to cooperate on new unmanned aerial vehicles for ROK navy

South Korea inks deal to develop drones after North Korea’s UAV intrusion
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 20, 2023
How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea
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How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea

Prague both condemns the DPRK’s nukes and embraces cultural exchanges, setting itself up for engagement with Pyongyang

How the Czech Republic positions itself between hawks and doves on North Korea
Tereza Novotna
Tereza Novotna January 20, 2023
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
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State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes

An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more

State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 19, 2023
US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank

CSIS says Washington should address South Korean concerns about extended deterrence through other policy steps

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 19, 2023
Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split

Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split

Netherlands chief leads one-man rebellion from Korean Friendship Organization, which promotes DPRK internationally

Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 18, 2023
Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost

Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost

American firm expands not-for-profit program to DPRK, but expert says Pyongyang unlikely to take up the offer

Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 18, 2023
What if South Korea gets the bomb?

What if South Korea gets the bomb?

Nuclear weapons would help Seoul deter North Korea but could invite devastating sanctions and undermine US-ROK alliance

What if South Korea gets the bomb?
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 18, 2023
Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
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Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal

Yoon Suk-yeol ordered officials to review ending deal, a move that would raise risk of border clashes with North Korea

Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 17, 2023