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Japanese leader says North Korean nuclear development ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Japanese leader says North Korean nuclear development ‘absolutely unacceptable’

In major speech, Fumio Kishida also pledged to work toward a nuclear-free world and a resolution to the abduction issue

Japanese leader says North Korean nuclear development ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung October 8, 2021
South Korean support for reunification drops to record low, poll finds

South Korean support for reunification drops to record low, poll finds

Expert says disappointment in results of Seoul’s diplomatic efforts toward North Korea appears to be driving decrease

South Korean support for reunification drops to record low, poll finds
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 8, 2021
New Japanese government reaffirms commitment to North Korean denuclearization

New Japanese government reaffirms commitment to North Korean denuclearization

Top diplomats from US and Japan discuss shared concerns about North Korean nuclear and missile programs

New Japanese government reaffirms commitment to North Korean denuclearization
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 7, 2021
Taekwondo, tourism and trade: Estonia’s ties with North Korea
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Taekwondo, tourism and trade: Estonia’s ties with North Korea

Baltic state objects to DPRK’s weapons programs, but private actors drive exchange despite lack of formal relationship

Taekwondo, tourism and trade: Estonia’s ties with North Korea
Erko Elblaus
Erko Elblaus October 7, 2021
The implications of North Korea’s tactical nuclear warheads

The implications of North Korea’s tactical nuclear warheads

New capabilities may not radically alter status quo, but experts underscore urgent need for dialogue with Pyongyang

The implications of North Korea’s tactical nuclear warheads
Rob York
Rob York October 7, 2021
North Korean representative slams UN for silence over AUKUS deal

North Korean representative slams UN for silence over AUKUS deal

Remarks come in response to criticism of DPRK weapons programs, as Seoul reaffirms support for trilateral security pact

North Korean representative slams UN for silence over AUKUS deal
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 5, 2021
Naughty or nice? How North Korea can change the game up to Christmas and beyond
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Naughty or nice? How North Korea can change the game up to Christmas and beyond

Moon's term in office may end in Olympic and summit glory, but Kim could spoil it all with more and bigger missile tests

Naughty or nice? How North Korea can change the game up to Christmas and beyond
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 5, 2021
Family of abductee calls for Japan-DPRK summit to resolve kidnapping issue

Family of abductee calls for Japan-DPRK summit to resolve kidnapping issue

New Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he’s willing to meet Kim Jong Un for talks on kidnapping of Japanese nationals

Family of abductee calls for Japan-DPRK summit to resolve kidnapping issue
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi October 5, 2021
Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports

Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports

William Izarra was appointed to the role in May 2021 but had not yet traveled to North Korea

Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2021
A freewheeling, ‘Ask Me Anything’ special – NKNews Podcast Ep. 203
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A freewheeling, ‘Ask Me Anything’ special – NKNews Podcast Ep. 203

The NK News team joins host Jacco Zwetsloot to celebrate 200 podcast episodes and answer readers' questions

A freewheeling, ‘Ask Me Anything’ special – NKNews Podcast Ep. 203
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot October 5, 2021