If you think this sounds bone-chilling, think again–as its old news. Consider the reality: North Korea conducted its first underground nuclear test in October 2006 and has ordered five more in the …
North Korea ‘probably’ has a nuclear device that can fit on a ballistic missile, the UN says
Several countries believe North Korea has “probably” developed “miniaturized nuclear devices” that can fit on ballistic missiles, a UN report says.
New Book Offers Insider’s Glimpse Into Life in North Korea
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – A new book offers an on-the-ground account of the rewards and roadblocks faced by an American scholar as he engaged one of the world’s most closed-off states. In Being In North …
Japan Edges Toward Military Pre-Emptive Strike Option
Ruling-party lawmakers are pushing for Japan’s military to have the ability to strike foreign missile-launch sites to improve deterrence against potential attacks from North Korea and China.
North Korea’s economy grew for first time in 3 years – South Korea
The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory …
North Korea’s Economy Grew for First Time in Three Years: South Korea
The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory …
Rare Insights On Business In North Korea From Being In The Hermit Country
Anyone thinking of doing business in North Korea would do well to begin by reading a delightful new book by Andray Abrahamian, who’s studied in Britain, the U.S. and South Korea and spent a decade …
Pacifist Japan could buy long-range weapons
Pacifist Japan took a step closer to acquiring weapons able to strike North Korea on Friday after a ruling party committee approved proposals to consider acquiring strike capability to halt ballistic …
Is North Korea’s Covid-19 Vaccine Program a Dangerous Ruse?
Images of various vaccine trials. | Clockwise: Business Wire; John Cairns, University of Oxford via AP; AP Photo/Ted S. Warren; AP Photo/Hans Pennink Some argue that the apparently advanced state of …
From scandal to accusations of disloyalty, South Korea’s new point men on North have dramatic past
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s new point men on North Korea face a daunting challenge: they must engineer a breakthrough in strained ties amid public scrutiny of their history with Pyongyang, …