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US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week

US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week

DPRK foreign minister expected to attend ASEAN Regional Forum along with U.S. Secretary of State, says State Department

US: ‘No plans’ to engage with North Korea at ASEAN event this week
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 3, 2021
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021

North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 3, 2021
Timeline: From inter-Korean hotlines to US deputy secretary’s trip to Seoul
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Timeline: From inter-Korean hotlines to US deputy secretary’s trip to Seoul

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31

Timeline: From inter-Korean hotlines to US deputy secretary’s trip to Seoul
NK Pro
NK Pro August 3, 2021
US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions

US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions

Virtual meetings with ASEAN ministers this week present avenue for U.S. to push continued sanctions enforcement

US Secretary of State to urge ASEAN to ‘fully implement’ North Korea sanctions
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 3, 2021
How Trump brought Korea to the brink of nuclear war – NKNews Podcast Ep. 194
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How Trump brought Korea to the brink of nuclear war – NKNews Podcast Ep. 194

Professor Van Jackson discusses the risk of war during the 2017 nuclear crisis and prospects for US-DPRK diplomacy

How Trump brought Korea to the brink of nuclear war – NKNews Podcast Ep. 194
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 3, 2021
South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy

South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy

Upcoming U.S.-ROK exercises necessary for OPCON transfer, but risk upsetting diplomacy with North Korea

South Korea’s ruling party divided on whether to favor drills or diplomacy
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung August 2, 2021
Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit

North Korean leader's sister said hopes of utilizing newly-reconnected hotlines rest on canceling joint drills

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2021
North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments

North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments

U23 and women's teams will not participate in qualifiers set to begin later this year, Asian Football Confederation says

North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 29, 2021
Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary

Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary

North Korean leader thanks China for war aid, as former top military official reappears at his side despite demotion

Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 28, 2021
In diplomacy with North Korea, Moon Jae-in dances alone
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In diplomacy with North Korea, Moon Jae-in dances alone

A Japanese diplomat’s vulgar metaphor pinpoints an awkward truth: South Korean diplomacy is painfully one-sided

In diplomacy with North Korea, Moon Jae-in dances alone
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter July 28, 2021