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Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official

Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official

China's former ambassador to South Korea suggests reviving Six-Party Talks as part of 'road map' toward engagement

Biden’s North Korea policy inflexible, ‘lacks novelty’: former Chinese official
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 31, 2021
Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize
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Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize

The current sanctions regime has its limits, even if the US could convince China, Russia and others to fully enforce it

Sanctions won’t convince North Korea to denuclearize
Doug Bandow
Doug Bandow August 31, 2021
‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
The Agreed Framework: A recipe for successful engagement with North Korea
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The Agreed Framework: A recipe for successful engagement with North Korea

The 1994 deal is a blueprint for resolving the nuclear issue and addressing humanitarian and human rights concerns

The Agreed Framework: A recipe for successful engagement with North Korea
Monet Stokes
Monet Stokes August 30, 2021
DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills

North Korea warns US will face ‘much more serious threats’ following conclusion of August exercises with South Korea

DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021
Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline

Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline

Some question the practicality of lifting the ban amid the pandemic and warn of risks traveling to North Korea

Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 27, 2021
What North Korea gains from participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum

What North Korea gains from participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum

Annual meetings provide a neutral setting for DPRK to share its views, but it no longer sends its foreign minister

What North Korea gains from participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum
No breakthroughs on DPRK from Russian envoy’s Seoul visit, but ROK, US benefit
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No breakthroughs on DPRK from Russian envoy’s Seoul visit, but ROK, US benefit

South Korea and US could feel out Moscow’s position, while trip discouraged North Korean provocations

No breakthroughs on DPRK from Russian envoy’s Seoul visit, but ROK, US benefit
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna August 26, 2021
US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea

US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea

Seoul’s weapons purchase will support joint plans for possibility of conflict with North Korea, according to US agency

US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 25, 2021
North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis

North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis

Pyongyang sold $40,000 in beer to Beijing in July in first booze exports of 2021, according to Chinese trade data

North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 25, 2021