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Turning the Korean DMZ into an ecological peace zone – NKNews Podcast Ep. 161
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Turning the Korean DMZ into an ecological peace zone – NKNews Podcast Ep. 161

Bernhard Seliger discusses how the two Koreas can transform their border into an East-West German-style nature reserve

Turning the Korean DMZ into an ecological peace zone – NKNews Podcast Ep. 161
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 14, 2020
After major Russian spy hacks, US says North Korea is an even stronger threat

After major Russian spy hacks, US says North Korea is an even stronger threat

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said North Korea is more prolific than Russia about trying to get into American servers

After major Russian spy hacks, US says North Korea is an even stronger threat
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 14, 2020
‘Don’t play with snow’: North Korea warns foreigners ahead of a COVID-19 winter

‘Don’t play with snow’: North Korea warns foreigners ahead of a COVID-19 winter

Requirement part of "ultra-level" anti-COVID-19 rules currently applied throughout North Korea

‘Don’t play with snow’: North Korea warns foreigners ahead of a COVID-19 winter
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2020
US official will probe South Korean civic rights if ‘anti-leaflet’ bill passes

US official will probe South Korean civic rights if ‘anti-leaflet’ bill passes

Seoul may soon pass a bill that would punish sending leaflets into North Korea with possible fines and jail time

US official will probe South Korean civic rights if ‘anti-leaflet’ bill passes
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 13, 2020
Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?

Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?

Some are starting to call for a peace regime or a nuclear freeze, but it's unclear what Biden will do

Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 11, 2020
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans think their country is the world’s best?

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans think their country is the world’s best?

“Nobody honestly thinks North Korea is the best country in the world. If you live in poverty, how could you?”

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans think their country is the world’s best?
Tae-il Shim December 10, 2020
New Foreign Affairs Committee leader will bring back conventional Korea policy
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New Foreign Affairs Committee leader will bring back conventional Korea policy

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks will seek consensus on North Korea and seems to be on the same page with the President-elect

New Foreign Affairs Committee leader will bring back conventional Korea policy
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna December 10, 2020
Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021

Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021

The US deputy secretary of state made a candid speech on North Korea, reiterating an offer on sanctions and development

Disappointed but hopeful, Biegun urges Pyongyang to prep diplomacy plan for 2021
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 10, 2020
US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials

US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials

Biegun started off his trip to Seoul with words of praise, but the most intense meetings have yet to come

US deputy secretary of state to meet top South Korean security officials
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis December 9, 2020
Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea

Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin has a long career dealing with the Middle East, but has said very little about Pyongyang

Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 8, 2020