North Korea

  • Oct 26, 2016
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Washington shows wavering resolve on North Korea

A senior US intelligence official has admitted that US policy on North Korean nuclear weapons has failed

North Korea
  • Oct 24, 2016
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China coal squeeze 'punishes' Pyongyang

Beijing appears to have restricted coal imports from North Korea, even as China's demand for coal rises

North Korea
  • Oct 5, 2016
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North Korean 'defectors' do not signal regime's demise

The recent defections of North Korean officials will prompt more speculation that the regime faces a danger of collapse

North Korea
  • Sep 27, 2016
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North Korea sanctions show potential for cooperation

Washington and Beijing have joined forces to penalise a Chinese firm and four Chinese nationals trading with North Korea

North Korea
  • Sep 12, 2016
  • 4 min read

Atomic test applies pressure to re-engage North Korea

North Korea has carried out its most powerful nuclear test to date

North Korea
  • Sep 9, 2016
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Credibility gap will grow for US policy on North Korea

Pyongyang has conducted its fifth nuclear test, likely the largest-yield device it has detonated

North Korea
  • Sep 8, 2016
  • 7 min read

North Korea missile development will proceed apace

Pyongyang has been testing missiles at an unprecedented rate, and has seen breakthroughs

North Korea
  • Aug 31, 2016
  • 2 min read

North Korea purge indicates prolonged insecurity

A senior North Korean official has been executed and two others punished, Seoul's Unification Ministry said today

North Korea