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North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington

North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington

DPRK chafes at claims of abuses as US-based organization calls for Pyongyang to engage on human rights issues

North Korea accuses human rights group of being ‘anti-DPRK front’ for Washington
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 2, 2022
Pyongyang diary: A cellist’s personal account of music diplomacy to North Korea

Pyongyang diary: A cellist’s personal account of music diplomacy to North Korea

Carter Brey of the New York Philharmonic shares his behind-the-scenes story of a historic concert in the DPRK

Pyongyang diary: A cellist’s personal account of music diplomacy to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim March 2, 2022
How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia

Fear of losing Moscow’s support for inter-Korean policies likely a factor in response to Ukraine crisis, observers say

How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 1, 2022
North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

DPRK foreign ministry dismisses concerns about ‘respect for sovereignty’ as it blames US for NATO expansion

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea

South Korean president renews calls for dialogue with Pyongyang in one of last major speeches before election

Moon says South Korea will become stronger nation through peace with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022
ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung accuse each other of mocking Ukraine by drawing parallels to inter-Korean tensions

ROK presidential hopefuls clash after linking Ukraine crisis to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2022
North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine

Foreign ministry statement does not mention Russian invasion, criticizes US ‘disregard’ of Moscow’s security concerns

North Korea slams US actions as ‘root cause’ of crisis in Ukraine
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 27, 2022
North Korea-Ukraine relations: Why the DPRK stands to support Russia’s invasion
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North Korea-Ukraine relations: Why the DPRK stands to support Russia’s invasion

Pyongyang will continue to side with longtime ally Moscow, as long as it continues to undermine sanctions on DPRK

North Korea-Ukraine relations: Why the DPRK stands to support Russia’s invasion
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 25, 2022
Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims

Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims

South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol’s team suggests ROK’s situation will mirror Ukraine if opponent wins

Ukraine’s disarmament invited Russian invasion, Yoon campaign spokesman claims
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2022
Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world

Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world

New essays from Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung sketch out different views on foreign policy and DPRK denuclearization

Top South Korean presidential candidates pitch North Korea policies to the world
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 25, 2022