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US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department

US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department

Sung Kim hopes DPRK focuses on ‘serious engagement’ after leader’s sister threatens to wipe out South Korean army

US ‘prepared’ for more North Korean nuclear, missile tests: State Department
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 7, 2022
Does war in Ukraine make it more likely that North Korea will invade the South?

Does war in Ukraine make it more likely that North Korea will invade the South?

Experts say US army and wealth gap between Koreas may give Kim Jong Un pause — but few around him will tell him no

Does war in Ukraine make it more likely that North Korea will invade the South?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 6, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House

Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House

South Korean president-elect’s foreign policy aides meet top US officials and discuss extended deterrence

Yoon Suk-yeol delegation discusses North Korea and other issues with White House
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 6, 2022
Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult

Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult

While aimed at journalists and officials, new order also gives Russia a freer hand to deny entry to ‘unfriendly’ foreign

Moscow’s new visa decree makes future North Korea travel even more difficult
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 6, 2022
Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test

Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test

Liu Xiaoming’s meeting with Sung Kim part of effort to manage tensions due to national security concerns, expert says

Chinese diplomat keeps up active diplomacy on North Korea after ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 6, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
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North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 6, 2022
US, ROK agree to take ‘strong measures’ in response to North Korea’s ICBM test

US, ROK agree to take ‘strong measures’ in response to North Korea’s ICBM test

Top DPRK policy envoys from Washington and Seoul condemn recent missile launches, vow ‘unified response’

US, ROK agree to take ‘strong measures’ in response to North Korea’s ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 5, 2022
The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea
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The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea

Russia's invasion is the latest event to increase chance Kim Jong Un regime survives and becomes more aggressive

The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 4, 2022
North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights

North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights

Statement from Pyongyang comes after human rights council passes DPRK human rights resolution for 20th straight year

North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 4, 2022
US sanctions North Korean rocket ministry in response to ‘escalatory’ ICBM tests

US sanctions North Korean rocket ministry in response to ‘escalatory’ ICBM tests

Treasury Department designates ministry and four subordinate companies for supporting DPRK’s weapons development

US sanctions North Korean rocket ministry in response to ‘escalatory’ ICBM tests
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 2, 2022