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State media review: North Korean bakers rise to the occasion amid food shortages
An in-depth analysis of state efforts to change diets, low-key commemorations for Kim Jong Il, a new TV show and more
Interview: How the UK’s first envoy in North Korea fought for internet access
James Hoare discusses the difficulty of establishing bilateral ties and why he thinks relations are unlikely to improve
US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul
Allies plan to expand joint training and stage around 20 large-scale drills next year, defense ministry says
Japan’s counterstrike plans raise need to coordinate with Seoul on North Korea
Some South Koreans fear Tokyo could carry out strikes against DPRK without consulting Seoul
What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more
North Korea threatens Japan over its move to acquire counterstrike capabilities
DPRK says it will take ‘actual action’ against Tokyo’s new security strategy, rejecting claims it’s for self-defense
Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch
North Korean leader’s sister also confirms two rockets fired on Sunday while railing against ROK detection capabilities
Japan’s new security strategy backs counterstrikes against North Korean attacks
First update in nine years seeks to boost defense spending but identifies China as foremost threat over DPRK
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
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
