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The new normal? Experts see little hope for full restart of North Korean trade
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The new normal? Experts see little hope for full restart of North Korean trade

Even after resumption of overland trade, erratic policy-making and new virus strains could reverse progress in 2022

The new normal? Experts see little hope for full restart of North Korean trade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ethan Jewell January 17, 2022
North Korea and China resume trade by train across border: Chinese government

North Korea and China resume trade by train across border: Chinese government

Beijing foreign ministry statement follows reports that first rail shipment in 17 months crossed into DPRK on Monday

North Korea and China resume trade by train across border: Chinese government
Arius Derr
Arius Derr January 17, 2022
North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources

North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources

Train set to cross into North Korea on Monday as the country faces shortages from prolonged pandemic restrictions

North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko January 16, 2022
Too little, too late? Understanding Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions
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Too little, too late? Understanding Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions

Unilateral sanctions substitute for broader UN action and draw attention to overseas DPRK activities, experts say

Too little, too late? Understanding Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 14, 2022
North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS

Apparent third test this month comes as Pyongyang and Washington accuse one another of raising tensions

North Korea fires two ‘presumed short-range’ ballistic missiles: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2022
China takes aim at US after new North Korea sanctions go into effect

China takes aim at US after new North Korea sanctions go into effect

Chinese foreign ministry says Beijing opposes Washington’s 'unilateral sanctions,' advocates return to six-party talks

China takes aim at US after new North Korea sanctions go into effect
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 14, 2022
North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions

North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions

DPRK foreign ministry statement comes after top U.S. diplomat called missile tests 'destabilizing' and 'dangerous'

North Korea defends missile tests, says new US sanctions ‘escalate’ tensions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2022
‘No indication’ North Korea will denuclearize, says former UK envoy to Pyongyang

‘No indication’ North Korea will denuclearize, says former UK envoy to Pyongyang

Alastair Morgan says signs point to DPRK continuing nuclear and long-range weapons development during pandemic

‘No indication’ North Korea will denuclearize, says former UK envoy to Pyongyang
Harry Clynch
Harry Clynch January 13, 2022
Biden’s troubled Asia strategy and what it means for North Korea
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Biden’s troubled Asia strategy and what it means for North Korea

Washington’s militarist drift and strategic complacency set up the region and the Korean Peninsula for a rough reckoning

Biden’s troubled Asia strategy and what it means for North Korea
Van Jackson
Van Jackson January 13, 2022
US claims new North Korea sanctions do not change its position on diplomacy

US claims new North Korea sanctions do not change its position on diplomacy

Remarks from State Department follow new sanctions on six DPRK nationals to counter country’s weapons development

US claims new North Korea sanctions do not change its position on diplomacy
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 13, 2022