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North Korea’s New Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Glider Heralds a New Missile Era
By A. B. Abrams
While the Hwasong-16B’s introduction is a very significant development in and of itself, its potential broader implications for regional security remain far greater.
China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines
By Shannon Tiezzi
This week, China hosted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and is sending its third-ranking leader to North Korea.
South Korea Launches Its 2nd Military Spy Satellite as North Korea Vows to Do the Same
By Hyung-jin Kim
The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year – North Korea in November and South Korea in December – amid heightened animosities.
Russian Veto Brings End to UN Panel Monitoring Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions
By Edith M. Lederer
Russia itself is accused of violating the sanctions through its weapons purchases from North Korea.
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
By Chan Mo Ku
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
Air Koryo Flight Brings North Korean Defense Researchers, Students to Russia
By Seulkee Jang
North Korea sent researchers from its Missile General Bureau to receive advanced rocket engine technology from Russia, a source told Daily NK.
North Korea Says Japan’s Prime Minister Offered to Meet With Leader Kim Jong Un Soon
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
Japan acknowledged it has been trying to arrange a bilateral summit but dismissed North Korea’s preconditions for such a meeting as unacceptable.
North Korea Resumes Missile Tests, Raising Tensions With Rivals After Military Drills End
By Hyung-jin Kim and Mari Yamaguchi
The launches came after South Korean-U.S. military drills concluded and as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Seoul for a democracy summit.
Why Did North Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Visit Ulaanbaatar?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
The first visit to Mongolia by a North Korean official in five years is part of a broader diplomatic gambit from Pyongyang.
Time for a New Approach to the North Korea Problem. How About Canada?
By Chan Mo Ku
Canada, with its diplomatic experience as an honest broker and history of track two engagement with North Korea, is well-positioned to try its hand at mediation.
North Korean Workers Abroad Can’t Escape the Regime’s Human Rights Abuses
By Lee Sang Yong
The world must expand its channels of communication with North Koreans working overseas to prevent human rights abuse.
What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?
By Jung Jae-wook
Kim Jong Un is attempting to circumvent discontent at home with a strong show of military prowess. It's a dangerous game.
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