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ASEAN urges North Korea to ‘exercise self-restraint’ and stop missile tests

ASEAN urges North Korea to ‘exercise self-restraint’ and stop missile tests

Southeast Asian nations use tougher language to condemn DPRK launches than in statement earlier this year

ASEAN urges North Korea to ‘exercise self-restraint’ and stop missile tests
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 13, 2022
North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun

Choe Son Hui’s new role indicates DPRK could choose to engage Washington or Seoul but not both, former US official says

North Korea signals US policy shift with new pick for foreign minister: Biegun
Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’

Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’

At party meeting, North Korean leader taps Choe Son Hui as foreign minister, Ri Son Gwon to lead inter-Korean affairs

Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 11, 2022
What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
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What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea

Three parties’ standoff over DPRK sanctions at UN shows the need for a less punitive and multilateral approach

What the US, China and Russia stand to gain by cooperating on North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal June 10, 2022
Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador

Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador

South Korean president also announced nominees for ambassadorships to China, Russia and Japan this week

Yoon taps diplomat experienced in North Korea issues for UN ambassador
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 9, 2022
State media review: North Korea praises medics for working with high fevers
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State media review: North Korea praises medics for working with high fevers

An in-depth analysis of foreign medicine use, plans for a children’s conference, criticism of Yoon Suk-yeol and more

State media review: North Korea praises medics for working with high fevers
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 9, 2022
Arming Kyiv: Ukraine gives South Korea a chance to prove it’s a world player
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Arming Kyiv: Ukraine gives South Korea a chance to prove it’s a world player

Provision of military aid would bolster international opposition to unwarranted aggression, both in Europe and Asia

Arming Kyiv: Ukraine gives South Korea a chance to prove it’s a world player
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 9, 2022
What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be
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What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be

Washington could consider everything from boosting missile defenses to information campaigns

What a ‘swift and forceful’ US response to a North Korean nuke test could be
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 8, 2022
US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test

US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test

Top US official Wendy Sherman’s remarks likely refer to further ramping up unilateral US sanctions, expert says

US warns of ‘swift and forceful’ response to North Korean nuclear test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung June 7, 2022
From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum

From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum

Virus response and economy likely top priorities at major meeting, though Kim Jong Un may comment on foreign relations

From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 7, 2022