The litigation, for the destruction of the inter-Korean liaison office, is largely symbolic because there is no way for prosecutors to bring Ms. Kim to court.
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For North Korea, Blowing Hot and Cold Is Part of the Strategy
Alternating between raising tensions and extending an olive branch — all to confuse the enemy — has been part of the regime’s dog-eared playbook.
North Korea’s Leader Overrules Military Plan to Deploy Troops at Border
A strategy of raising and de-escalating tensions has long been part of the North’s way of gaining leverage. By staying the hand of hard-liners, Kim Jong-un appeared to be leaving room for diplomacy.
As Kim Jong-un Turns Hostile to South Korea, His Sister Does the Talking
Kim Yo-jong’s deepening power and “revolutionary” bloodline make her a potential candidate to replace her brother in patriarchal North Korea.
North Korea’s Wrecking of Liaison Office a ‘Death Knell’ for Ties With the South
The destruction of the office was a message aimed at President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, who had brokered failed talks between the North and the Trump administration. But it was also a message for Washington.
North Korea Cuts Off All Communications Lines to South Korea
The North’s leadership says it will now treat the South as an “enemy,” the latest sign of chilling relations between the two Koreas.
North Korea Lashes Out at U.S., Saying China Is Eclipsing It
The North compared the United States to a setting sun, taking notice of the unrest over George Floyd’s killing. It also threatened to scrap deals with South Korea.
Kim Jong-un’s Absence and North Korea’s Silence Keep Rumor Mill Churning
Rumors about the North Korean leader’s health — and speculation over his possible death — have only increased over the past two weeks.
Trump Writes to Kim Jong-un Offering Help in Virus Fight, North Korea Says
The North, which says it is waging an all-out campaign against the coronavirus, expressed “sincere gratitude” for the president’s letter.
North Korea Launches Multiple Projectiles in Weapons Test, South Korea Says
The test was the country’s second in a week and came as its main rival, South Korea, grappled with a large coronavirus outbreak.