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Editorial 1 year ago

ASEAN silence on Pyongyang summit

The ASEAN way of refraining from commenting on the recent Putin-Kim summit has avoided unnecessary misunderstanding and potential escalation of tensions, especially in view of the upcoming regional form this month.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on re-election

"I will firmly join hands with you as we meet the demands of the times to provide a new turning point for the Russian-DPRK (North Korea) friendship that has long historical roots and traditions, and push forward to build a strong nation," KCNA reported Kim as congratulatory remarks sent to Putin.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korea's military said several short-range missiles flew about 300 km (186 miles) after being fired between 7:44 a.m. and 8:22 a.m (2244 to 2322 GMT Monday) from Pyongyang, the North's capital, landing off the east coast.

Academia 2 years ago

When will North Korea do something good for the world?

In addition to the South, many countries, including Japan, the US and ASEAN member states, fear the North's nuclear weapons threats because a minor human error in Pyongyang could spell a global disaster.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Kim warns of 'nuclear attack' if 'provoked' with nukes

Kim's warning follows a meeting between South Korea and the United States last week in Washington, where they discussed nuclear deterrence in the event of conflict with the North.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
The Korean Peninsula is most dangerous when neglected

Kim Jong-un is estimated by intelligence agencies in South Korea to have killed more than 300 of his father's loyalists by 2017 to feel sufficiently secure.

Sports 2 years ago

North Korean athletes to participate in the Asian Games in China

The Asian Games will take place in Hangzhou, China, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, a year after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Academia 2 years ago

PREMIUM
Asia's direct investments with the Ukraine war

As the historic meeting between Putin and Kim showed, the international community was so busy looking at China that it neglected to place equal attention on Pyongyang potentially stepping up to the plate to support Moscow's military offensive against Kyiv.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

'Moving fortress': Kim Jong Un's bulletproof train

Since taking power in 2011, Kim has made seven international trips, and crossed the border into South Korea twice, using his special train for the majority of his overseas travel.