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South Korea says unilateral sanctions against North Korea ‘useless’

South Korea says unilateral sanctions against North Korea ‘useless’

Seoul’s unification ministry says 11-year-old measures “not a barrier” to inter-Korean cooperation

South Korea says unilateral sanctions against North Korea ‘useless’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2021
‘The ball is in North Korea’s court,’ says Blinken after Biden-Moon summit

‘The ball is in North Korea’s court,’ says Blinken after Biden-Moon summit

Washington says sanctions will remain alongside diplomatic outreach to DPRK

‘The ball is in North Korea’s court,’ says Blinken after Biden-Moon summit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2021
Making it stick: Why Moon’s push to ratify Panmunjom Declaration may still fail
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Making it stick: Why Moon’s push to ratify Panmunjom Declaration may still fail

South Korea's president hopes parliamentary control will help cement his legacy, but Kim Jong Un may not care either way

Making it stick: Why Moon’s push to ratify Panmunjom Declaration may still fail
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 21, 2021
North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead

North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead

State media hypes “ceaseless” efforts by rocket scientists to improve their work

North Korea reminds the world that its aerospace program is forging ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2021
Overpromised, underdelivered? Moon hopes to save his inter-Korean legacy
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Overpromised, underdelivered? Moon hopes to save his inter-Korean legacy

Moon has one year left to shift status quo with North Korea, but needs help from the U.S. to make it happen

Overpromised, underdelivered? Moon hopes to save his inter-Korean legacy
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 19, 2021
EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others

EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others

Chosun Expo, a North Korea-linked entity, has been listed in EU sanctions since July 2020

EU extends sanctions to combat cyberattacks from North Korea and others
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 19, 2021
Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay

Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay

Kurt Campbell describes Biden administration’s North Korea policy ahead of summit 

Top White House official says Singapore statement here to stay
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2021
North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics

North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics

North Korea likely abandoned soccer tournament due to high COVID-19 risk and low political incentive, experts say

North Korea withdraws from World Cup, but may still attend Beijing Olympics
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 17, 2021
China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months

China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months

Beijing may want to signal its willingness to play ball with sanctions regime, says expert

China reports fuel export data to North Korea for first time in 5 months
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 14, 2021
UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits

UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits

A Singapore-based humanitarian organization will have nine months to transfer the items

UN approves North Korea sanctions exemption for COVID-19 testing kits
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 13, 2021