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North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD

Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 7, 2020
North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122
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North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122

Caroline Kearney talks us through some of the most important developments in March — and what to expect in April

North Korea, a month in review – NKNews Podcast Ep.122
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 7, 2020
Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU

Banks remain reluctant to help aid groups, top European Commission official says

Countries must “clarify” sanctions won’t block COVID-19 aid to North Korea: EU
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 6, 2020
In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable

In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable

Calls for economic pressure to continue will be difficult to maintain should the situation in the DPRK worsen

In fight over COVID-19 aid to North Korea, sanctions relief now seems inevitable
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna April 6, 2020
China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
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China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data

More than 37,000 tons of reported flour exports were among the highest for any two-month period in last three years

China’s flour exports to North Korea remain high in January and February: data
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 3, 2020
ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies
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ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies

Amid broader efforts to get allies to pay more, a U.S. deal with South Korea could affect deals with Germany and Japan

ROK-U.S. cost-sharing talks: what’s at stake in the battle between the allies
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado April 3, 2020
North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

Kim Il Sung deployed art troupes as a way to spread his version of socialism and deepen diplomatic ties

North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young April 3, 2020
U.S. official calls on North Korea to release religious prisoners amid pandemic

U.S. official calls on North Korea to release religious prisoners amid pandemic

Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback expresses concern for religious minorities in the DPRK's “gulag system”

U.S. official calls on North Korea to release religious prisoners amid pandemic
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 2, 2020
North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams

North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams

North Korea continues to say it has no infections of the coronavirus within its borders

North Korea’s claim of no COVID-19 cases “impossible”: Abrams
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 2, 2020
North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between March 1 and March 31

North Korea in March 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2020