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North Korea
Indian Ocean Tsunami: 10 Years Later
By Ankit Panda
Plus, more on the Sony Pictures hack, Afghan security, and intelligence failures. Mid-week links.
Cyber: North Korea's Ace Up the Sleeve?
By Ankit Panda
If North Korea is shown to have sponsored the attack on Sony Pictures, the U.S. must respond with proportionate action.
North Korea Calls for UN Security Council Investigation of CIA Torture
By Ankit Panda
In an attempt to deflect criticism of its own human rights record, North Korea is calling for a UNSC session on the CIA.
The Worrying Trend of Diplomatic Balancing in Northeast Asia
By Jin Kai
Diplomatic balancing in Northeast Asia could inhibit the growth of a new, stable regional order.
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."