U.N. sanctions on North Korea have been losing their bite
SEOUL -- Economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea have been losing their impact.
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It’s in China’s best interest to rein in a nuclearised North Korea
Despite China’s professed commitment to stability on the Korean peninsula, its tolerance of North Korea’s nuclear programme undermines these claims, leading to criticism that China lacks credibility when advocating for strategic cooperation with the US or discussing security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region.
North Korea abruptly cancels home soccer game with Japan
SEOUL -- Days before hosting its first home international soccer game since the pandemic, North Korea on Friday abruptly canceled a long-awaited clash with Japan.
North Korea won't host World Cup qualifier against Japan, Kyodo reports
TOKYO — North Korea will not host a World Cup qualifier with Japan that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang next week, Kyodo news agency reported late Thursday (March 21), citing the president of the Japan Football Association (JFA).
North Korea sends delegation to China, Vietnam, Laos, KCNA says
SEOUL/BEIJING — North Korea has sent a delegation to China, Vietnam and Laos, state media KCNA said on Friday (March 22), as the isolated country expands its diplomatic engagement after Covid-19 lockdowns.
North Korea's Kim oversees firing drills with 'super-large' rocket launchers, state media says
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen firing drills by artillery units in the western region involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers, state media KCNA said on Tuesday (March 19).
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea on Monday fired ballistic missiles into the sea for the first time in two months as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a conference hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korean defense chief says North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine, South Korea’s defense minister said Monday.