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North Korea
China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration
By Ankit Panda
The North Korean government will not invite China to the commemoration of Kim Jong-il's third death anniversary.
Ash Carter Likely Pick for Next US Defense Secretary
By Ankit Panda
Plus, North Korea, cyberwarfare, Afghanistan's future, and more. Mid-week links.
South Korea Approves 'Christmas Tower' Near North Korean Border
By Ankit Panda
In a move likely to anger North Korea, the South Korean Defense Ministry has approved a new, temporary "Christmas tower."
Top US General: North Korea is Making Progress on Asymmetric Capabilities
By Ankit Panda
The commander of U.S. Forces Korea highlighted North Korea's progress in developing asymmetric military capabilities.
Kim Jong-un Blasts US 'Aggressors'
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Afghan "proxy wars," South Asian nukes, reflections on China's ADIZ and more. Mid-week links.
UN Calls for Prosecution of North Korean Leadership
By Ankit Panda
For the first time, a UN General Assembly resolution on human rights in North Korea has called for an ICC referral.
North Korean Official Departs for Russia
By Tae-jun Kang
Choe Ryong-hae, Kim Jong-un's special envoy to Putin, has left for Russia.
Abe and Xi Finally Met: So What?
By Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck discuss Asia's most important handshake of 2014, and North Korea's "charm offensive."
Is North Korea Really ‘Rattled’ By the U.N. Prison Camp Inquiry?
By Clint Richards
Some analysts believe the U.S. prisoner release shows Pyongyang is worried about an ICC hearing.
Report: Kim Jong-un Executes Another Powerful Aide
By Tae-jun Kang
Kim Kyong Ok of North Korea’s powerful Organization and Guidance Department has reportedly been executed.
US General: North Korea Can Miniaturize Nuke Warheads
By Zachary Keck
The top U.S. military officer in Korea says that Pyongyang can place a nuclear warhead on a ballistic missile.
Malaysia Stops Lighthouse Construction in Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. and South Korea delay OPCON transfer, PLAN adds a mine countermeasure vessel, and life in North Korea. Weekend links.