Foreign Relations
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US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods
Ri Myong Ho faces 20 charges for alleged money laundering and other crimes while working at DPRK Embassy in Thailand
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief
Linda Thomas-Greenfield voices concern DPRK could freely develop missiles without sanctions monitoring body
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say
After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
Replacing the UN Panel of Experts will require consensus on the strategic purpose of the DPRK sanctions regime
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says
UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest
Diplomats debate alternatives to Panel of Experts at UN, as Russia says it will propose extension with conditions
Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday
Delegates from nearly 20 countries landed Thursday to join symposium for Kim Il Sung’s birthday, state media reports
US, ROK and Japan hold joint drill on countering North Korean submarine missiles
American aircraft carrier joins two-day trilateral exercise that also trained to block transportation of WMDs at sea
