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US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test

US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test

High-level diplomats discuss DPRK issues as two sides at loggerheads over merits of new sanctions

US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 31, 2022
North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report

North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report

13 workers reportedly arrived from 2018-2019, after country said it repatriated DPRK laborers in line with UN sanctions

North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 29, 2022
What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?

What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?

The move would open a door for better US-DPRK relations but set a damning precedent for global nonproliferation

What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 29, 2022
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy
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Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy

Subsidized trade and depressed demand likely insulate the DPRK economy from food and oil price shocks — but not forever

Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 29, 2022
North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229
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North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229

The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s claim that it launched a Hwasong-17 missile, Seoul’s response and more

North Korea’s ICBM test and what comes next – NKNews Podcast Ep. 229
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 29, 2022
US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

Pentagon says DPRK, Russia and other challenges justify 4.1% increase in defense budget next fiscal year

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 29, 2022
Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington

Park Jin likely to share and expand on president-elect’s North Korea and alliance policies ahead of May inauguration

Veteran South Korean lawmaker to lead Yoon Suk-yeol’s delegation to Washington
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2022
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia

An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures

State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention

The war in Ukraine has overshadowed Pyongyang’s weapons tests, which an expert says could lead to future problems

North Korea’s launch of enormous missile attracts little US media attention
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2022
North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022