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South Koreans have learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, polling suggests
Leading think tank finds consistent support for nuclear armament among general public every year for the past decade
Nuclear watchdog chief urges North Korea to uphold nonproliferation treaty
Statement comes after International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported activity at Yongbyon nuclear complex
A 200th episode roundtable – NKNews Podcast Ep. 200
NK News journalists and contributors discuss North Korea’s nighttime military parade, cruise missile tests and more
Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade
Tests may have aimed at boosting morale and building up capabilities, rather than sending message to US, experts say
How Xi Jinping’s growing personality cult differs from Kim family worship
North Korea’s idolatry is rooted in past accomplishments while China’s Xi stakes his legitimacy on future performance
US blocks more than $31 million in North Korean assets
Treasury Department reports it froze funds in connection with US sanctions against state sponsors of terrorism
US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade
State Department adds that DPRK’s restart of nuclear reactor shows ‘urgent need for diplomacy’
North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts
Seoul and Beijing could press for DPRK athletes to join Games under Olympic or unification flag, expert tells NK News
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
North Korea barred from 2022 Beijing Olympics after IOC suspension
Olympic committee penalizes DPRK for Tokyo no-show, dashing hopes for sports diplomacy breakthrough at Winter Games
