One of North Korea’s most senior officials has lashed out at South Korea and its ally, the United States, over their decision to conduct joint military exercises despite concerns that a three-year-old …
North Korea warns Biden administration to avoid ‘causing a stink’ if it wants peace
The sister of North Korean leader, Kim Yo Jong, criticised ongoing military drills in South Korea and warned the new U.S. administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace, state news …
U.S. discussed North Korea with South before contact attempts, Seoul says
March 15 (UPI) –The United States engaged in “prior consultation” with South Korea before reaching out to Pyongyang in an attempt to initiate engagement, according to Seoul’s unification ministry.
Seoul’s opposition lawmakers address human rights in North Korea
In 2016, South Korea’s National Assembly passed the North Korean Human Rights Act. Conservatives also were moving toward creating a Human Rights Foundation, but the issue was tabled after a change of …
China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
Threats from China and North Korea will loom large over the Biden administration’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad …
The Biden administration has been quietly trying to reach out to North Korea, but keeps getting ignored
It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. President Joe Biden’s administration has been trying to contact North Korea via several channels over the past month, but is …
Start your week smart: North Korea, Covid-19, Sarah Everard, winter storms, Grammys
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. By Faith Karimi The Oscar nominations will be announced Monday after an awards season complicated by the pandemic. In a year of streaming, …
North Korea unresponsive to behind-the-scenes Biden administration outreach
WASHINGTON — North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach since mid-February by President Joseph R. Biden’s administration, including to Pyongyang’s mission to the United …
North Korea ‘not responding’ to US contact efforts
Washington had tried to reach Pyongyang in several different ways to prevent tensions escalating, officials said. The US and North Korea remain at loggerheads over North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic …
The Biden administration has reached out to North Korea, seeking to prevent further escalation
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration quietly reached out to the North Korean government in February but has not received any response yet, a senior administration official confirmed on Saturday. One …