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After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?
By Lee Sang-yong
Recently, North Korea’s relations with Russia have seemingly outpaced ties with China. But Pyongyang has more to gain from China than from Russia.
North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine
By Seulkee Jang
Pyongyang made the decision after concluding that Russia had gained the upper hand in its war with Ukraine.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea
By Jongsoo Lee
The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear and missile capabilities.
The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea
By Sang Yong Lee
While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of discrimination and limited opportunities.
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?
By Cao Nguyen Khanh Huyen
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
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.
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