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North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident

North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident

Korea Kumgang Group appears to have downsized or shut down completely after a once-successful run

North Korean conglomerate faces serious fallout after deadly bus accident
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko March 29, 2021
North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles

North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles

The U.S. president had said he would “respond accordingly” if North Korea further “escalates” tensions

North Korea accuses US of ‘gangster-like logic’ after Biden rebuked its missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Kelly Kasulis March 26, 2021
Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
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Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again

For all its missile tests and state media condemnations, Pyongyang may still want to talk to Seoul in the coming years

Despite rising tensions, North and South Korea will likely talk again
Christopher Green
Christopher Green March 26, 2021
South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire

President Moon Jae-in reminded the public of Seoul’s missile capabilities, but also stressed the need for more dialogue

South Korea boasts ‘world-class’ missiles after North Korean test-fire
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 26, 2021
Biden on North Korea missile test: ‘If they choose to escalate, we will respond’

Biden on North Korea missile test: ‘If they choose to escalate, we will respond’

The U.S. president also says that diplomacy is an option, but North Korea must first vow to eventually denuclearize

Biden on North Korea missile test: ‘If they choose to escalate, we will respond’
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 25, 2021
North Korea says it tested a ‘newly developed’ missile to strengthen military

North Korea says it tested a ‘newly developed’ missile to strengthen military

North Korea says the test helped its solid-fuel missile program and that the missiles "arrest" threats to the peninsula

North Korea says it tested a ‘newly developed’ missile to strengthen military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2021
US, South Korea and Japan ‘concerned’ over North Korean ballistic missile launch

US, South Korea and Japan ‘concerned’ over North Korean ballistic missile launch

U.S. and Japanese officials spoke with South Korea and vowed to cooperate on North Korea-related issues

US, South Korea and Japan ‘concerned’ over North Korean ballistic missile launch
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 25, 2021
Russian foreign minister calls for an end to ‘arms race’ on the Korean Peninsula

Russian foreign minister calls for an end to ‘arms race’ on the Korean Peninsula

Sergey Lavrov met with South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong hours after North Korea tested ballistic missiles

Russian foreign minister calls for an end to ‘arms race’ on the Korean Peninsula
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 25, 2021
North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’
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North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’

Washington's reaction was understandable, but DPRK cruise missiles may soon become delivery systems for nuclear weapons

North Korea’s cruise missile launch is serious — not just ‘business as usual’
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda March 25, 2021
North Korea test-fires first ballistic missiles since Biden took office

North Korea test-fires first ballistic missiles since Biden took office

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the mysterious projectile firing on Thursday morning

North Korea test-fires first ballistic missiles since Biden took office
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis March 24, 2021