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Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021
Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Missile launches stole spotlight, but nuclear reactor restart, food problems and other issues don’t bode well for future

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 31, 2021
US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
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US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War

Beijing may seek to use end-of-war issue to undermine US influence, fueling Washington’s skepticism about an agreement

US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna December 31, 2021
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2021
US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

South Korean foreign minister says US reaffirmed support but mum on how they will address North Korea’s preconditions

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy

State Department says US pursues dialogue with DPRK, after White House earlier stressed ‘step-by-step’ approach

Washington rejects ‘strategic patience’ label for Biden’s North Korea policy
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

New survey finds most favor strengthening ties with US over North Korea, and US forces over acquiring nuclear weapons

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2021
North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists

North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists

The country's designation as a state sponsor of terror is a well-deserved moniker stretching back decades

North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 28, 2021
Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022

Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022

North Korea's party plenum expected to last multiple days and discuss major foreign and domestic policy issues

Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2021
3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return

3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return

Christmas marks tragic milestone since Kim Jong-uk’s arrest, with at least six South Koreans still detained in the DPRK

3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 27, 2021