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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to growing inter-Korean tensions
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to growing inter-Korean tensions

While Pyongyang, not Seoul, is Beijing's ally, netizens are unsure as to how China should react to recent developments

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to growing inter-Korean tensions
John Petrushka
John Petrushka June 19, 2020
North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media

North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media

Pyongyang promises to "terrorize" South Koreans with upcoming propaganda campaign

North Koreans ready to rain “leaflet bombs” down on South Korea: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 19, 2020
Kim Yo Jong as North Korea’s new “party center”? Not so fast

Kim Yo Jong as North Korea’s new “party center”? Not so fast

Claims that a secret succession process may be underway must be taken with a pinch of salt

Kim Yo Jong as North Korea’s new “party center”? Not so fast
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 19, 2020
Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir

Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir

Former National Security Advisor's book reportedly paints an unflattering picture of U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 18, 2020
Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area

On North Korean side of border, life also appears to continue as normal – with few signs of military presence

Despite rising inter-Korean tensions, South Korean indifference in border area
How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

The DPRK's recent provocations are regrettable, but the ROK is better equipped and better prepared for what comes next

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum June 18, 2020
Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons

Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons

Incheon also said it reached out to four NGOs to warn against sending anti-regime leaflets or rice bottles North

Border area officials visit defector’s house, ban fueling of anti-DPRK balloons
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020
Why North Korea’s recent escalation of tensions was a long time coming

Why North Korea’s recent escalation of tensions was a long time coming

Pyongyang has long resented Seoul's failure to live up to its grandiose promises

Why North Korea’s recent escalation of tensions was a long time coming
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 17, 2020
Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here
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Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here

Seoul cannot and will not take the kind of steps that would be sufficient to satisfy Pyongyang

Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here
Christopher Green
Christopher Green June 17, 2020
South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation

South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation

Minister Kim Yeon-chul says he takes "all responsibility" for a recent souring in inter-Korean relations

South Korea’s unification minister tenders resignation
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 17, 2020