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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia

An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures

State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium

South Korean president criticizes ‘grave threat’ posed by DPRK’s launch of long-range ballistic missile

Moon Jae-in ‘strongly condemns’ North Korean leader for breaking ICBM moratorium
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
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North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region

More launches and another nuclear test are likely as Seoul refocuses on deterrence and containment

North Korea’s first ICBM test in years may trigger security crisis in the region
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 24, 2022
South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch

Live fire of ‘joint ground-sea-air’ missile systems comes after DPRK tests first long-range missile since 2017

South Korea conducts missile drills in response to North Korea’s ICBM launch
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung | Jeongmin Kim March 24, 2022
South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry

South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry

Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says ministry will take more responsibility for inter-Korean exchange and humanitarian aid

South Korean president-elect not planning to abolish unification ministry
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Two sides disagree about whether North Korea’s latest weapons test on Sunday violated inter-Korean military agreement

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2022
Seoul denies funding for presidential office move due to North Korea tensions

Seoul denies funding for presidential office move due to North Korea tensions

Moon administration cites ‘security crisis’ as it rejects Yoon Suk-yeol’s proposal to relocate to defense ministry

Seoul denies funding for presidential office move due to North Korea tensions
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 22, 2022
South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats

South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats

Defense ministry points to concerns about Russia and DPRK, while spy agency notes risks due to presidential transition

South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 21, 2022
North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military

North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military

It's the DPRK's first known weapons test since it tried and failed to launch a ballistic missile last week

North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 20, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

South Korean president-elect excludes ‘unification’ from subcommittee name while appointing three North Korea hawks

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2022