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South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear
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South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear

Debate at parliament underscores how North Korea’s nuclear development has driven Seoul to consider the once-unthinkable

South Korea’s ruling party shines spotlight on case for going nuclear
James Fretwell
James Fretwell April 21, 2023
Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Experts says Moscow can’t currently afford to retaliate against greater ROK role in Ukraine by providing newest weapons

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism

North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism

Foreign minister Choe Son Hui condemns bloc for meddling after it said DPRK will never be accepted as nuclear state

North Korea asserts ‘irreversible’ nuclear status following G7 criticism
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 21, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
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State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion

An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks

State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 20, 2023
North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul

Official says DPRK wants to operate inter-Korean facilities without South Korea, warning this would breach UN sanctions

North Korea soliciting Chinese investment for Kaesong Industrial Complex: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
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North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM

DPRK seeks to keep US from intervening in conflict, a strategy pushing ROK toward developing its own nuclear deterrent

North Korea takes step closer to dream of conquering South with solid-fuel ICBM
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 20, 2023
North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US

State Department report warns DPRK is improving ability to weaponize viruses and continues to produce fissile material

North Korea genetically engineering biological weapons for military use: US
Arius Derr
Arius Derr April 19, 2023
How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
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How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda

DPRK leader claims he needs nukes to defend against US invasion, but his own people are likely a bigger concern

How Kim Jong Un’s fears shape North Korea’s nuclear weapons agenda
Bruce W. Bennett
Bruce W. Bennett April 19, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2023
North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says

North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says

Major industrial nations condemn DPRK’s ‘reckless’ weapons development and demand it refrain from nuclear testing

North Korea will never be accepted as a nuclear-weapon state, G7 says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 18, 2023