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Missile tests, train shipments and redefection, oh my! – NKNews Podcast Ep. 218
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s rapid series of missile launches, a dramatic border crossing and other recent news
North Korea reports zero COVID cases in wake of mass events in Pyongyang
DPRK says it tested 1,395 additional people during two-week period coinciding with party plenum, New Year’s Eve concert
US envoy holds call with Seoul and Tokyo after North Korean missile tests
Sung Kim and other nuclear envoys urge talks with Pyongyang while discussing sanctions against regime
North Korea risks angering China with missile launches ahead of Winter Olympics
China’s looking for a PR win, and won’t appreciate Kim Jong Un stealing the spotlight in February
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
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 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
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
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
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
