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In muted Yongbyon response, China signals unwillingness to confront North Korea
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In muted Yongbyon response, China signals unwillingness to confront North Korea

Beijing has declined to criticize the DPRK’s continued nuclear activity, instead blaming the US for Pyongyang’s actions

In muted Yongbyon response, China signals unwillingness to confront North Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka December 13, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Washington’s best North Korea decision so far?

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Washington’s best North Korea decision so far?

Experts vote on what they think were the best calls the US made on North Korea since 2011

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Washington’s best North Korea decision so far?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 10, 2021
In Biden’s Washington, North Korea barely moves the needle
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In Biden’s Washington, North Korea barely moves the needle

Strategic patience dominates the minds of the decision-makers, and this is not going to change any time soon

In Biden’s Washington, North Korea barely moves the needle
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 10, 2021
US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden

Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction DPRK prosecutor’s office, animation studio and top official on Friday

US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2021
US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN

US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN

Seoul’s unification minister also argues Pyongyang appears more interested in talks, citing October hotline reconnection

US still game to talk to North Korea ‘without preconditions’: Ambassador to UN
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2021
A diplomat’s life: On the ground in Pyongyang during the ‘fire and fury’ era

A diplomat’s life: On the ground in Pyongyang during the ‘fire and fury’ era

North Koreans in the capital city seemed to genuinely believe conflict could break out at anytime

A diplomat’s life: On the ground in Pyongyang during the ‘fire and fury’ era
Taylor Darby
Taylor Darby December 9, 2021
UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea

Agency plans to ship items via Nampho-Dalian route, after it briefly opened for aid deliveries in fall

UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 8, 2021
US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea

Members of Congress say ending Korean War would undermine regional security, compromise the mandate of US Forces Korea

US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 8, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?

Experts vote on Kim’s worst calls during his first decade in power, from COVID controls to negotiating tactics

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 8, 2021
Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
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Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212

The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s vaccine situation, South Korean presidential election and more

Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 8, 2021