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For the first time ever, a North Korean man is brought to the US to stand trial

For the first time ever, a North Korean man is brought to the US to stand trial

DPRK citizen accused of money laundering to supply luxury goods — a violation of rules meant to stop the country’s nukes

For the first time ever, a North Korean man is brought to the US to stand trial
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis March 22, 2021
North Koreans leave embassy in Malaysia after severing diplomatic ties

North Koreans leave embassy in Malaysia after severing diplomatic ties

North Korea cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia on Friday in response to the extradition of a DPRK national to the U.S.

North Koreans leave embassy in Malaysia after severing diplomatic ties
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 21, 2021
Kim and Moon are the biggest losers of Blinken’s Asia visit
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Kim and Moon are the biggest losers of Blinken’s Asia visit

The Biden administration is not offering Pyongyang the flexibility that both North and South Korea likely hoped for

Kim and Moon are the biggest losers of Blinken’s Asia visit
James Fretwell
James Fretwell March 19, 2021
Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang

Rapid decay of DPRK-Malaysia ties follows extradition of North Korean citizen to the United States

Malaysia expels North Korean diplomats, formally closes its embassy in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 19, 2021
Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

After visit from U.S. officials, the unification ministry in Seoul weighed in on North Korea sanctions and human rights

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2021
North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’

North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’

Pyongyang vowed to cut diplomatic ties with Kuala Lumpur after a DPRK citizen received an extradition order to the US

North Korea blasts Malaysia over extradition order, says US will ‘pay due price’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2021
US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting

US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting

Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said China has a “critical role” in persuading North Korea to denuclearize

US, South Korea vow to prioritize North Korea nuclear threat after key meeting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung March 18, 2021
North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline
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North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline

North Korea’s largest trade partner, China, has not published any 2021 trade data on North Korea so far

North Korea-Russia trade drops to zero in January amid mysterious data decline
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 16, 2021
Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
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Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling

Photos of unflagged tankers lashed together with hoses show North Korea’s economy still running on oil, experts say

Warship catches ship-to-ship transfer on mission to stop North Korean smuggling
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 15, 2021
UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
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UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang

Records indicate trade representative may have served as diplomat in Moscow prior to weapons deal

UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 10, 2021