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North Korea Space Launch Fails After Rocket Crashes Into Sea
Authorities in Japan and South Korea lifted evacuation warnings not long after the launch. North Korea had previously announced its intention to launch a military spy satellite.
Experts: China Finds Threat in Latest Move by US-South Korea Alliance
From China’s point of view, President Yoon Suk Yeol is expanding South Korea’s military reach — or seems to be — into the Taiwan Strait, experts say.
Why North Korea Is Denying Its Involvement in Russia’s War in Ukraine
Pyongyang appears to be a reluctant participant in Putin’s brutal offensive in Eastern Europe.
Why South Korea’s President Is Talking About Nuclear Weapons
Yoon could be using the issue to send a tough message to North Korea, but it could be counterproductive, analysts say.
Kishida’s Difficult Year
Support for Kishida’s government has plummeted to below 30%. Next year will be no easier with local elections scheduled in April and big issues on the table such as mounting security challenges, a declining birth rate, and overcoming obstacles to economic reform.
How North Korea Is Trying To Keep Citizens From Defecting
Pyongyang claims extensive new fortifications on its border with China and a “shoot-to-kill” policy for anyone suspected of attempting to flee are measures to keep Covid-19 s at bay.
Worth a Thousand Words: What Kim Jong‑Un’s Daughter Photo Tells
The appearance of Kim’s daughter at an ICBM launch underscores how the regime sees its nuclear weapons program as a fixture and that the North Korean leadership is willing and prepared to continue on this path.
North Korea’s Flurry of Missile Tests Raises Alarm – But Are We Seeing Anything New?
The sustained pace of missile launches may serve as a distraction to focus the North Korean people’s gaze on the external enemy rather than their own distress and the government’s role in it.
North Korea Fires Missile Near Japan
North Korea continued missile launches for a second day, including a potential ICMB that prompted evacuations in Japan. The West condemned Pyongyang’s unprecedented display of military firepower.
Hot Button Issue: North Korea’s Bold New Nuclear Stance
Regional leaders would do well to focus on engagement with Pyongyang after missile launches set a dangerous precedent.