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Why Kim Yo Jong will complain about US-ROK military drills until the end of time
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Why Kim Yo Jong will complain about US-ROK military drills until the end of time

Military exercises have little impact on talks with North Korea, regardless of angry words from Kim Jong Un’s sister

Why Kim Yo Jong will complain about US-ROK military drills until the end of time
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 17, 2021
US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed

US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed

Defense secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized general “military readiness” and “unprecedented” North Korea issues

US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2021
‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained

‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained

Retired Lt. Col. Steve Tharp explains how exercises work, why they’re contentious and how Seoul and Washington cooperate

‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained
NK News
NK News March 16, 2021
US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization

US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization

Experts say U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s choice in words will matter for any future nuclear negotiations

US official visits Tokyo, vows to pursue North Korea denuclearization
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 16, 2021
South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

Kim Jong Un’s sister slammed military drills, but Seoul’s defense ministry said that they’re “defensive in nature”

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 16, 2021
US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
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US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174

Lt. Col. Steve Tharp (ret) discusses why joint drills are important for stability on the Korean Peninsula

US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 16, 2021
North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears

North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears

Expats in Pyongyang received warning call late on Monday evening, sources say

North Korea orders foreigners in Pyongyang to stay indoors amid dust storm fears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 16, 2021
Biden’s North Korea outreach failed. Now, prospects for talks are even bleaker.
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Biden’s North Korea outreach failed. Now, prospects for talks are even bleaker.

Biden’s busy agenda, lessons learned from the Trump era and COVID-19 make renewed U.S.-DPRK talks very unlikely

Biden’s North Korea outreach failed. Now, prospects for talks are even bleaker.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 15, 2021
Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
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Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling

Photos of unflagged tankers lashed together with hoses show North Korea’s economy still running on oil, experts say

Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 15, 2021
Why North Korea abandoned its quest to lead the ‘third world’

Why North Korea abandoned its quest to lead the ‘third world’

Author Benjamin Young discusses his new book, “Guns, Guerillas, and the Great Leader: North Korea and the Third World” 

Why North Korea abandoned its quest to lead the ‘third world’
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 15, 2021