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Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
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Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers

Inflation Reduction Act casts doubt over Washington’s commitment to multilateralism and economic security of its allies

Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Sooyoung Oh
Sooyoung Oh August 30, 2022
Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251
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Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251

Doug Bandow discusses the limits of US power on the peninsula and why Seoul can effectively defend against North Korea

Why it’s in America’s interest to withdraw troops from Korea – Ep. 251
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News August 30, 2022
Russia’s invasion overshadows North Korean nukes at UN nonproliferation review
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Russia’s invasion overshadows North Korean nukes at UN nonproliferation review

Great power discord and lack of progress on disarmament reflect broader unease about nuclear treaty beyond DPRK

Russia’s invasion overshadows North Korean nukes at UN nonproliferation review
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda August 30, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
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What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US

Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say

What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 29, 2022
Otto Warmbier’s family awards North Korean defector $15,000 to study in US

Otto Warmbier’s family awards North Korean defector $15,000 to study in US

Court previously ruled family should receive seized DPRK assets over son’s death following detention in North Korea

Otto Warmbier’s family awards North Korean defector $15,000 to study in US
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell August 29, 2022
US, ROK kick off second phase of drills on ‘counterattack’ against North Korea

US, ROK kick off second phase of drills on ‘counterattack’ against North Korea

DPRK slams practice against invasion as ‘grave provocation,’ though allies reiterate exercises are defensive in nature

US, ROK kick off second phase of drills on ‘counterattack’ against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 29, 2022
COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans

COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans

Virus surge in Vladivostok may disrupt plans to open import disinfection center, amid activity at DPRK border facility

COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2022
Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country

Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country

Six informed sources tell NK News they’ve heard of changes to border controls, though some aid workers remain skeptical

Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 25, 2022
North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID

North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID

Official notices seen by NK News state foreign diplomats can visit coasts under eased rules but must avoid border areas

North Korea warns foreign beachgoers to beware ‘alien things’ carrying COVID
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 25, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
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Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia

Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region

Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
John Lee
John Lee August 25, 2022