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A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea

Albright, who died on Wednesday at 84, met Kim Jong Il in 2000 when better bilateral relations seemed possible

A future that never was: Madeleine Albright’s glimmer of hope with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
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North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region

More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2022
South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says it discussed proposal with ministry due to North Korea’s ‘military trends’

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 23, 2022
North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow

Latest meeting may suggest deepening ties but expert says sanctions against Russia make concrete collaboration difficult

North Korean, Russian officials talk ties amid ‘changes’ in world order: Moscow
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 23, 2022
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash

North Korean leader expresses ‘deep sympathy’ in letter after Chinese plane goes down with 132 onboard

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Chinese president over tragic airliner crash
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 22, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

South Korean president-elect excludes ‘unification’ from subcommittee name while appointing three North Korea hawks

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2022
Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
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Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea

Failures of the last few years shouldn’t overshadow the outgoing president’s deft diplomacy in the days of fire and fury

Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 18, 2022
China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy

China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy

Experts expect tighter border controls, warning virulent variant would wreak havoc on DPRK’s unvaccinated population

China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 16, 2022
US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

Simulated combat operations come after DPRK tested long-range missile system and US called for ‘enhanced readiness’

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 15, 2022