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North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics

North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics

North Korea likely abandoned soccer tournament due to high COVID-19 risk and low political incentive, experts say

North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2021
Convincing Kim Jong Un he’s safer and better off without his nukes

Convincing Kim Jong Un he’s safer and better off without his nukes

Former U.S. National Security Advisor explains the right mix of pressure and engagement

Convincing Kim Jong Un he’s safer and better off without his nukes
NK News
NK News May 14, 2021
US spy chief unlikely in contact with North Korea during DMZ visit: Experts

US spy chief unlikely in contact with North Korea during DMZ visit: Experts

Purpose of unannounced visit by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines not yet clear

US spy chief unlikely in contact with North Korea during DMZ visit: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 13, 2021
North Korea is stronger and more resilient than US policymakers think
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North Korea is stronger and more resilient than US policymakers think

The Biden administration must consider whether the status quo is really unsustainable for Pyongyang

North Korea is stronger and more resilient than US policymakers think
Kangkyu Lee
Kangkyu Lee May 12, 2021
New North Korean book highlights ‘trust’ between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump

New North Korean book highlights ‘trust’ between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump

Moon Jae-in totally absent from new publication, while Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin feature heavily

New North Korean book highlights ‘trust’ between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 12, 2021
US spy chief lands in Seoul after visiting Tokyo: South Korean media

US spy chief lands in Seoul after visiting Tokyo: South Korean media

US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines reportedly met with South Korean, Japanese counterparts

US spy chief lands in Seoul after visiting Tokyo: South Korean media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 12, 2021
Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense

Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense

The Pentagon has quietly continued investing in U.S. missile defense systems, experts say

Biden’s North Korea outreach may be supported by missile defense
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 11, 2021
Seoul ‘positively assesses’ reports about North Korea responding to US overture

Seoul ‘positively assesses’ reports about North Korea responding to US overture

Unification ministry also reiterated Moon Jae-in’s call for “strict” implementation of law banning leaflet launches

Seoul ‘positively assesses’ reports about North Korea responding to US overture
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 11, 2021
H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182
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H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182

The former U.S. National Security Advisor discusses why past talks have failed and what to do going forward

H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 11, 2021
It’s time for rhetoric to reflect reality: North Korea sanctions don’t work
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It’s time for rhetoric to reflect reality: North Korea sanctions don’t work

Research shows that sanctions are an ineffective means to an end for foreign policy

It’s time for rhetoric to reflect reality: North Korea sanctions don’t work
Daniel Jasper
Daniel Jasper May 11, 2021