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Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout
Kim Jong Un revealed little about foreign policy and military plans for 2022, while prioritizing agriculture
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
Piranhas, purges and porn: The worst rumors of Kim Jong Un’s decade in power
Hearsay and misinformation on North Korea routinely circulates as news, warping perception of the country
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
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
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
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
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
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
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