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North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade

North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade

Talks between DPRK envoy and Russian Far East minister come after North Korea built up rail station near shared border

North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 2, 2022
US says it will ‘show commitment’ to allies in response to North Korean missiles

US says it will ‘show commitment’ to allies in response to North Korean missiles

Washington may be considering additional sanctions after DPRK test-fired most powerful weapon since 2017, expert says

US says it will ‘show commitment’ to allies in response to North Korean missiles
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung February 2, 2022
North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics

Experts say Kim Jong Un looks to take advantage of distracted US, but that Beijing has nearly had enough

North Korea tests missiles — and China’s patience — on eve of Winter Olympics
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
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Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic

Bilateral ties are strongest in diplomacy and trade, with the DPRK counting on Russian support in its dealings with US

Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna February 1, 2022
Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
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Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220

Ankit Panda and the NK News team discuss Pyongyang’s longest-range test since 2017 and other missile miscellany

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 1, 2022
US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

Top official alludes to ‘other options’ beyond sanctions, as experts say Pyongyang awaits Washington’s response

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
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Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed

A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January

Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2022
South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US

Ahn Cheol-soo wades into nuclear debate as North Korea tests record number of missiles in January

South Korean presidential hopeful pledges to pursue nuke sharing pact with US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2022
North Korea, heavily sanctioned for illicit nukes, to lead UN disarmament forum

North Korea, heavily sanctioned for illicit nukes, to lead UN disarmament forum

Activist group condemns routine appointment as akin to ‘putting a serial rapist in charge of a women’s shelter’

North Korea, heavily sanctioned for illicit nukes, to lead UN disarmament forum
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 27, 2022
Seoul, Moscow discuss ‘urgency’ of resolving North Korean weapons programs

Seoul, Moscow discuss ‘urgency’ of resolving North Korean weapons programs

South Korea's top nuclear envoy and his Russian counterpart speak after multiple North Korean missile tests this month

Seoul, Moscow discuss ‘urgency’ of resolving North Korean weapons programs
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 27, 2022