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Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul

Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul

Top officials from G7 countries also urged Pyongyang to resume inter-Korean talks

Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 6, 2021
Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa
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Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa

The DPRK’s Pretoria Embassy has been a key source of illicit funds for Pyongyang, say experts

Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2021
How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?

How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?

Former adviser to White House officials talks North Korea sanctions, the travel ban and what Biden can do to sway China

How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?
NK News
NK News May 5, 2021
US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official

US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official

China is at fault for a lax export control, contributing to North Korea’s weapons programs, said US officials

US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
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Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public

Kim is no longer airing out his social concerns to just his close cadres or the party faithful

Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 4, 2021
China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea

China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea

Zhang Jun said he hopes the US’ new policy review will emphasize diplomacy, not more pressure

China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 4, 2021
North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea

North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea

The decision comes after Pyongyang announced last month it won’t attend the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID concerns

North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2021
US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume

US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume

Pentagon, State Department seek diplomatic options with Pyongyang even as the DPRK continues to rebuff backdoor outreach

US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2021
Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
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Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181

In this roundtable podcast, the NK News team discusses leaflets, culture crackdowns and the U.S. policy review

Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 4, 2021
Biden can save lives by focusing on everything but North Korea’s nukes

Biden can save lives by focusing on everything but North Korea’s nukes

Stopping more conventional weaponry probably won't win leaders a Nobel Peace Prize, but it would improve security

Biden can save lives by focusing on everything but North Korea’s nukes
Jumin Lee
Jumin Lee May 4, 2021