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North Korea’s Nuclear Buildup Means Mutually Assured Destruction, Not Coercion

North Korea’s Nuclear Buildup Means Mutually Assured Destruction, Not Coercion

By Denny Roy
North Koreans have reasons to believe a large and highly survivable nuclear arsenal is necessary to deter the United States from attacking their country.
North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad

North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad

By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.

South Korea, US, and Japan Condemn North Korea’s Alleged Supply of Munitions to Russia

South Korea, US, and Japan Condemn North Korea’s Alleged Supply of Munitions to Russia

By Hyung-Jin Kim
North Korea and Russia – both locked in separate confrontations with the U.S. and its allies – have recently taken steps to strengthen their military ties.

Restoring North Korea’s Childhood Immunization Program

Restoring North Korea’s Childhood Immunization Program

By Hyung Joon Kim
Amid strict border closures, North Korea’s childhood immunization coverage has dropped from 97 percent to 0 percent in 2022.

This Week in Asia: October 20, 2023

This Week in Asia: October 20, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses and Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Inextricably Linked

North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses and Weapons of Mass Destruction Are Inextricably Linked

By Jack Rendler
The U.N. Security Council should simultaneously address the nuclear program and the human rights abuses that are inseparable aspects of the Kim Jong Un regime.

Evidence Shows Hamas Militants Likely Used Some North Korean Weapons in Attack on Israel

Evidence Shows Hamas Militants Likely Used Some North Korean Weapons in Attack on Israel

By Hyung-jin Kim, Kim Tong-hyung and Jon Gambrell
Video and weapons seized suggest that Hamas using Pyongyang's F-7 rocket-propelled grenade, a shoulder-fired weapon that fighters typically use against armored vehicles.
Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer

By Associated Press
A trip to Pyongyang by Sergey Lavrov continues the flurry of North Korea-Russia exchanges.

North Korea Orders Establishment of ‘Emergency Trade System’ to Acquire Food

North Korea Orders Establishment of ‘Emergency Trade System’ to Acquire Food

By Jeong Tae Joo
The trade ministry’s order is aimed at circumventing international sanctions and securing safe channels for foreign trade, a source told Daily NK.

How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit 

By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia. 

The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response

The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response

By Abhishek Sharma
The realignment currently taking place between China, North Korea, and Russia will have serious implications globally, but especially for South Korea.
Lessons From the Korean War for Ukraine

Lessons From the Korean War for Ukraine

By George Monastiriakos
Russia can’t achieve total victory in Ukraine today for the same reason why the U.S. was unable to defeat the Korean communists decisively in the 1950s: rational and self-imposed restraint.

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