Kim Yo-jong, the leader’s sister and one of his closest aides, called the South “idiotic” after it denounced the North’s weapons test, another sign of chilling ties.
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North Korea Launches 2 Unidentified Projectiles, South Korea Says
The firing of the projectiles could be the country’s first missile tests since Nov. 28, and comes amid a political shake-up as the North responds to the coronavirus threat.
Ex-North Korean Diplomat Runs for South Korean Parliament
Thae Yong-ho is the first defector from the North to seek popular election as a lawmaker in the South.
U.S. Supports Aid to North Korea for Fighting the Coronavirus
The North has reported no cases of the virus, but relief groups say it is woefully unprepared to deal with an outbreak.
North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft
The North has evaded America’s “maximum pressure” campaign with a 300 percent increase in internet use that has opened up new opportunities for cybercrime.
North Korean Leader’s Aunt Re-emerges After Husband’s Execution
Kim Kyong-hui resurfaces as Kim Jong-un emphasizes his bloodline to consolidate his people’s loyalty.
Efforts to Denuclearize North Korea Will Continue Despite Hard-Line Minister, U.S. Says
Privately, some American officials acknowledge that the administration has gotten nowhere in negotiations, and that there is no sign the North will give up its nuclear weapons.
North Korea Bans Foreign Tourists Over Virus, Tour Operator Says
The spread of the virus from China is bad news for Kim Jong-un; North Korea depends on Chinese tourists for cash.
South Korean Leader Considers Letting Its Tourists Visit North Korea
Kim Jong-un has been trying to attract more foreign tourists to ease the pain of sanctions; South Korea says it may allow visits to the North.
Trump Bet He Could Isolate Iran and Charm North Korea. It’s Not That Easy.
The president assumed economic levers would guide the countries’ national interests. Now, he confronts twin challenges in an election year.