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North Korean firm planned $3.5M sale of military equipment to Nigeria: UN report

North Korean firm planned $3.5M sale of military equipment to Nigeria: UN report

Deal would be major sanctions breach, but expert says it’s ‘far from clear’ whether negotiations ever occurred

North Korean firm planned $3.5M sale of military equipment to Nigeria: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 19, 2022
How US-China rivalry impedes North Korea’s denuclearization
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How US-China rivalry impedes North Korea’s denuclearization

Great power competition is creating a dangerous regional divide, pushing Pyongyang further into Beijing’s orbit

How US-China rivalry impedes North Korea’s denuclearization
Marialaura De Angelis
Marialaura De Angelis September 19, 2022
US, South Korean officials inspect nuclear bomber in warning to North Korea

US, South Korean officials inspect nuclear bomber in warning to North Korea

Expert says visit shows off strategic assets that could be used in crisis, as allies set to discuss nuclear deterrence

US, South Korean officials inspect nuclear bomber in warning to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2022
Singapore charges three men over alleged oil transfer to North Korea

Singapore charges three men over alleged oil transfer to North Korea

Police accuse the men of destroying evidence of a possible ship-to-ship transfer involving a Singaporean tanker in 2018

Singapore charges three men over alleged oil transfer to North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell September 16, 2022
Most Americans think US should focus on issues other than North Korea: Poll

Most Americans think US should focus on issues other than North Korea: Poll

Experts say Ukraine war, pandemic and other problems have crowded out attention on DPRK nuclear weapons

Most Americans think US should focus on issues other than North Korea: Poll
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 15, 2022
Seoul’s top diplomat discusses North Korea threat with nuclear watchdog chief

Seoul’s top diplomat discusses North Korea threat with nuclear watchdog chief

Foreign minister Park Jin emphasizes need to send ‘firm’ message to Pyongyang against first use of nuclear weapons

Seoul’s top diplomat discusses North Korea threat with nuclear watchdog chief
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 15, 2022
State media review: The wide world of sports takes North Korea by storm
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State media review: The wide world of sports takes North Korea by storm

An in-depth analysis of sports competitions, letters from China and Russia, agricultural ‘morale’ and more

State media review: The wide world of sports takes North Korea by storm
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 15, 2022
North Korea keeps aid groups in the dark about its COVID vaccine campaign

North Korea keeps aid groups in the dark about its COVID vaccine campaign

Gavi and UNICEF say they have yet to receive requests for doses since DPRK suddenly announced it will start jabs

North Korea keeps aid groups in the dark about its COVID vaccine campaign
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 14, 2022
How nuclear weapons help North Korea punch above its weight – Ep. 253
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How nuclear weapons help North Korea punch above its weight – Ep. 253

Sung-Yoon Lee discusses grim realities of the Kim Jong Un regime and why denuclearization summit talks are pointless

How nuclear weapons help North Korea punch above its weight – Ep. 253
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 13, 2022
China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
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China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony

Satellite imagery shows construction still unfinished on long-delayed facility, as DPRK maintains COVID border controls

China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2022