About 20 Russia-related persons are subject to U.S. sanctions for evading U.N. sanctions restricting trade and financial transactions with North Korea. Designations apply to persons trading in oil and …
Seoul’s military says N Korea likely staged military parade
South Korea’s military says it believes North Korea staged an overnight military parade at its capital, Pyongyang. The North’s display of military might would likely be a measured attempt at …
Japan Demands $900k Per Person From North Korea for Human Rights Abuses
“If we were informed of the truth about North Korea, none of us would have gone,” said one victim of a resettlement program for Korean residents of Japan.
Japan court summons NKorea leader over repatriation program
A Japanese judge has summoned North Korea’s leader to a court session to face demands for compensation by several ethnic Korean residents of Japan who say they suffered human rights abuses in North Ko …
Analysis-S.Korea blazes new path with ‘most potent’ conventional missile submarine
South Korea’s development of a conventional submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) is a ground-breaking move, analysts said, with implications for North Korea, the U.S. alliance, and even the …
‘Like Game of Thrones’: how triple crisis on China’s borders will shape its global identity
Analysis: China’s handling of troubles in Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea will differ to the west, and shape its identity as a global power …
Contender for Japan Leader Sees Need for Missile-Strike Ability
Japan needs to consider building a missile-strike capability against potential foes including China and North Korea, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said in an interview.
U.S., Japan, S.Korea prepare for possible meeting on N.Korea -report
The United States, South Korea and Japan are preparing for a possible meeting of officials handling North Korea next week in Tokyo, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. Arrangements were being made …
How people envision becoming an entrepreneur in North Korea
Despite the fact most forms are illegal, entrepreneurial engagement is still possible and desirable in North Korea, according to new research by Aalto University School of Business. The study, …
Chinese FM to visit S.Korea amid stalled N.Korea talks
China’s foreign minister will visit South Korea next week amid stalled denuclearisation talks with North Korea, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Wang Yi, who is also a state councillor, will …