South Korea is a U.S. ally and major arms exporter but it has been resisting Western pressure to help arm Ukraine directly, citing business ties with Russia and Moscow’s influence over North Korea. In …
Adam Posen: ‘Russia and North Korea worked hard to be self-sufficient, it has not turned out well for them’
The economist warns about the flaws of the Inflation Reduction Act and viewing industrial competition as a zero-sum game …
The question I’d most like to ask Kim Yo-Jong, North Korea’s doyenne of despotism
Known as the “devil woman”, Kim Yo-Jong plays “even worse cop” to her brother’s “bad cop”, ruling North Korea with a uniquely cruel despotism …
Escaping North Korea: Harrowing tales of survival, strength
Christine: “North Korea is like Egypt before the Exodus – fleas, hail, pestilence, death. But I believe that God wants His people released. Like Pharoah, Kim Jong Un will let His people go.” …
South Korea asks China to play ‘constructive role’ against North’s threats
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin on Friday called on China to play a “constructive role” in curbing North Korea’s threats, after Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this week.
US, Japan, South Korea, condemn North Korean missile launch in joint statement
North Korea’s firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this week violates multiple U.N. resolutions and threatens peace and stability in the region, the United States, South Korea, and …
(LEAD) S. Korea slaps more unilateral sanctions on N. Korea after ICBM launch
South Korea on Friday imposed unilateral sanctions on four North Korean individuals, including Pyongyang’s top military officer, and three entities in response to the North’s launch of an …
US military chief praises Japan’s recent defense spending, calling it crucial to confront China, North Korea
U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, the highest-ranking military officer in the country, encouraged Japan’s recent commitment to increase military spending.
North Korea says test launch was latest Hwasong-18 ICBM
Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile is launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea in this image released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency on July 13, 2023. KCNA via REUT …
UPDATE 1-In rare UN appearance, North Korea defends missile launch
(Recasts with North Korea statement, adds China, U.S. remarks) By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (Reuters) – North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was an …