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Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent $2 million in educational aid to the pro-DPRK organization of ethnic Koreans in Japan, according to state media, a gesture aimed at …
Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report
A senior North Korean official has emerged as a threat to the stability of the Kim Jong Un regime by cementing his place at the top of a power structure …
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Russian officials have released rare footage showing North Korean laborers at a construction site in Vladivostok in apparent violation of U.N. sanctions, part of an effort aimed at quashing rumors …
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
North Korea has trumpeted UNESCO’s recent designation of Mount Paektu as a “Global Geopark,” a rare international recognition that Pyongyang is using to elevate the propaganda value of its tallest …
North Korea Human Rights Advocacy in Turmoil
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of support, North Korean human rights activists may also soon experience a similar withdrawal of support from Seoul.
From Trade War to Cold War? A Dangerous Shift Is Underway in China-US Relations
Washington and Beijing have entered a phase of hardened rhetoric, reciprocal sanctions, and reduced people-to-people engagement. The risk of miscalculation is now dangerously high.
Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid
Opposition politician Lee Jae-myung, the favorite to win South Korea’s upcoming presidential election, launched his third campaign for the top office on Friday without making any mention of North Korea. …
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
South Korea formally established relations with Syria on Thursday, marking the end of a decades-long diplomatic freeze stemming from Damascus’ long-time alliance with North Korea. ROK Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul …
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
The capture of two Chinese soldiers by Ukrainian forces in Donbas has drawn new attention to the scope and character of foreign involvement in Russia’s war, prompting Kyiv to publicly …
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83
South Korea quietly said goodbye this week to one of the most extraordinary North Koreans to ever cross the 38th parallel — Kim Shin-jo — who died at the age …
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Hundreds of foreigners descended on North Korea this week for the revival of the country’s premier marathon, offering the outside world a rare opportunity to travel to one of the …
Wildfire erupts in DMZ amid heightened North Korean troop activity near border
A wildfire is raging in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea, the ROK military announced Friday, with firefighting helicopters deployed to contain the blaze amid heightened activity …
China-US Trade War About Whose Economy More Resilient: Leading Chinese Scholar
Zheng Yongnian provides his recommendations for China to “remain undefeatable” amid both tariffs and the broader competition with the U.S.
Socialism’s Trillion Dollar Chinese Characteristic w/ Zoe Liu
China's financial statecraft and sovereign funds The post Socialism’s Trillion Dollar Chinese Characteristic w/ Zoe Liu first appeared on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
China Bites Back on Trade
As the Trade War Gets Hot, China Advocates for the Mutual Benefit of Globalization The post China Bites Back on Trade first appeared on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Seoul sanctions vessel, individuals for illegal trade of North Korean goods
South Korea has designated a Hong Kong-based shipping company, its operators, an unflagged vessel named “Sunrise 1” and its Russian consignor, under unilateral sanctions for their involvement in trading prohibited …
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Fyodor Tertitskiy, a longtime Seoul-based scholar of North Korean history and author of “Accidental Tyrant: The Life of Kim Il-sung,” a new …
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
The United States and South Korea signed a new joint operation plan last year specifically designed to counter North Korea’s rapidly advancing nuclear weapons capabilities and changing security dynamics in …
Book review: ‘Hidden Heroes’ offers rare glimpse into North Korean fiction
For all the news and analyses about North Korea that we in the West encounter, we read relatively little coming directly from that country. This holds for literature as well …
Halting the BRI Won’t Be Enough to Stop China’s Spreading Influence in Central America
While Panama’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant gesture, the actual consequences of this decision should be carefully evaluated.
The China-US Trade War Is in Full Swing
The two sides are locked in a tit-for-tat battle of soaring tariffs, with neither willing to back down.
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
In a move that could significantly reshape the U.S. government’s decades-long approach to international broadcasting, the Trump administration on March 14 issued an executive order calling for major reductions to …
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Chinese soldiers have joined Russia and North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine, Kyiv announced Tuesday after capturing two Chinese prisoners of war in Donbas. The U.S. called the news “disturbing,” …
Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization
The North Korean leader’s powerful sister has condemned the U.S., Japan and South Korea for pursuing a “nonsensical” and “anachronistic” denuclearization agenda, while reaffirming Pyongyang’s nuclear development as a necessary …
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Despite early signs pointing to a post-pandemic revival of tourism in North Korea, multiple tour operators now say Pyongyang has gone quiet on reopening plans and the prospects for a …