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No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

Commentary comes as U.S. army chief says Americans question troop deployment in "rich and wealthy" nations

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 12, 2019
U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says

U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says

Meetings with South Korean counterparts set to cover GSOMIA and countering North Korea

U.S. defense chief Esper to visit Seoul next week, Pentagon says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 7, 2019
North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
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North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift

Pyongyang’s unusual singling out of the U.S. for military drills with South Korea reflects a hardening position

North Korean criticism of U.S. for joint drills could signal bigger policy shift
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee November 7, 2019
South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates

South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates

Seoul says two "criminals" not subject to protection under law, though it's unclear if they attempted to claim asylum

South Korea repatriates two North Koreans accused of murdering crew mates
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 7, 2019
Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past

Historical issues between the two countries must be resolved if the U.S. is to achieve its trilateral alliance

Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek November 7, 2019
Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue

Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue

President Trump will need to break outdated Cold War thinking in Washington if progress is to be made with the DPRK

Why establishing a peace regime on the Korean peninsula is long overdue
Dan DePetris
Dan DePetris November 6, 2019
DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official

North Korean official Kwon Jong Gun accused U.S. of seeking confrontation, trying to extinguish "spark" of dialogue

DPRK’s patience “nearing limitations” over planned air combat drills: official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 6, 2019
South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND

Confirmation follows unverified local media reports that Washington and Seoul had agreed to suspend Vigilant Ace drills

South Korea, U.S. discussing plans for modified air combat exercise: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 5, 2019
North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the October 1-October 31 period

North Korea in October 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 4, 2019
Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website

Attack script was quickly removed, South Korean security firm said

Malicious code found in DPRK-linked media website
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2019