February 2018
Reports on the 'Relationship Between North Korea and Syria's Chemical Arsenal'
Reports indicate that North Korea has sent materials to Syria that could be used for chemical weapons production, as per a confidential UN report. The…
South Korea Urges Pyongyang to Abandon Its Nuclear and Missile Programs
South Korea's Foreign Minister urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs and allow family reunions. This call comes in the context of…
USA: Any Negotiation with Pyongyang Must Lead to North Korea's Denuclearization
The U.S. has stated that any negotiations with North Korea must lead to its denuclearization, following North Korea's expressed willingness to engage in talks. This…
Controversial North Korean Official Arrives in South Korea for Three-Day Visit
A high-ranking North Korean delegation, led by General Kim Yong-chol, has arrived in South Korea amidst ongoing tensions following the 2010 attack on a South…
North Korean Delegation Canceled Meeting with Trump’s Deputy at the Last Moment
North Korea canceled a proposed meeting with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the last moment during his visit to the Winter Olympics in South…
NATO Secretary General Calls for Russian Transparency in Nuclear Treaty Cooperation
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged Russia to be transparent about its compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, amid accusations from the U.S. of…
North Korean Leader Calls for Continued 'Reconciliation' Efforts with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for ongoing reconciliation efforts with South Korea following a high-level delegation's visit to Seoul. This comes amidst rising…
Pence: The U.S., Japan, and South Korea Agree on Intensifying Sanctions Against Pyongyang
Mike Pence affirmed the united stance of the U.S., Japan, and South Korea on maintaining and intensifying sanctions against North Korea due to its nuclear…
North Korea Invites South Korean President to Pyongyang
North Korea has invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Pyongyang, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation follows…
North Korea's Military Parade Ahead of Seoul Olympics
North Korea held a military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its military formation, coinciding with the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The…
North Korean Officials Do Not Intend to Meet with American Officials During the Olympics
North Korean officials have stated they will not meet with U.S. officials during the Winter Olympics in South Korea, despite recent diplomatic gestures between the…
North Korea Earns $200 Million by Evading Sanctions
Independent UN observers report that North Korea has earned $200 million by evading international sanctions through illicit trade, particularly in missile technology and coal exports,…