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North Korea says its COVID outbreak spread from ‘alien things’ near DMZ

North Korea says its COVID outbreak spread from ‘alien things’ near DMZ

State media reports two people caught the virus in early April, the first time country has pinpointed origin of outbreak

North Korea says its COVID outbreak spread from ‘alien things’ near DMZ
State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit
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State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit

An in-depth analysis of criticism of ‘Asian NATO,’ media coverage of heavy rains and floods and anti-US propaganda

State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 30, 2022
What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea

Lessons from ex-president’s failed attempt to arrange meeting of US and Koreas remain relevant amid current deadlock

What Joe Biden can learn from Jimmy Carter about diplomacy with North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 30, 2022
US, ROK and Japan vow joint response if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

US, ROK and Japan vow joint response if North Korea tests nuclear weapon

Leaders of three countries express concern about growing DPRK threats as they hold first talks since 2017

US, ROK and Japan vow joint response if North Korea tests nuclear weapon
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 30, 2022
G7 leaders urge full implementation of UN sanctions against North Korea

G7 leaders urge full implementation of UN sanctions against North Korea

Joint statement condemns DPRK’s repeated missile testing, as US prepares to talk new sanctions with South Korea

G7 leaders urge full implementation of UN sanctions against North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 29, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
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NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties

Seoul’s participation reflects emerging threats it shares with Transatlantic alliance, as Beijing watches with suspicion

NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
John Lee
John Lee June 28, 2022
Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
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Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements

A dozen visitors tell Korea Pro their travel plans were disrupted because they were not informed about new K-ETA system

Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2022
US pledges to curtail landmine use, except in standoff with North Korea

US pledges to curtail landmine use, except in standoff with North Korea

Experts say exception for Korean Peninsula in new policy is because landmines vital to maintaining military balance

US pledges to curtail landmine use, except in standoff with North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2022
US-ROK missile launches won’t convince North Korea to give up its nukes

US-ROK missile launches won’t convince North Korea to give up its nukes

Military responses have some deterrence value but risk escalating tensions and justifying the DPRK’s weapons development

US-ROK missile launches won’t convince North Korea to give up its nukes
Ian Bowers
Ian Bowers June 24, 2022
Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament
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Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament

Tokyo has aligned closer to US rather than embrace multilateralism, a move likely to worsen its security situation

Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament
Marialaura De Angelis
Marialaura De Angelis June 24, 2022