North Korea on Townhall

• Top Chinese leader urges North Korea envoy to work toward denuclearization Thu May 23
  Reuters News
• North Korea Engages in Piracy Thu May 23
  Night Watch
  This is another of the many annoyances with which the Chinese and South Koreans cope. In many of its external economic transactions, North Korea acts as a rogue and criminal enterprise. ... more
• European banks stop sending money to North Korea - aid groups Wed May 22
  Reuters News
• North Korea Conducts Launches for 3rd Straight Day Tue May 21
• U.N. chief Ban says worried over North Korea missile launch Sun May 19
  Reuters News
• North Korea Backing Off on Threats Fri May 17
  Night Watch
  Just one month ago North Korean threatened to bring nuclear fire on Tokyo. Now it is using a long standing issue to prevent complete isolation and engage Japan in talks. ... more
• North Korea Giving in to Japan Thu May 16
  Night Watch
  The first visit by a foreign envoy reported in the press since the end of the period of high combat alert on 30 April suggests the North is open to some visitors who request access - even from Japan. ... more
• U.S. citizen Bae begins sentence in North Korea prison-state media Wed May 15
  Reuters News
• North Korean Brass Show Signs of Discontent Wed May 15
  Night Watch
  Three new generals in a year is a highly unusual turnover and a strong indicator that the senior ranks of the armed forces are unsettled. What is certain is that the general most associated with aggressive confrontation has been replaced. ... more
• Japan PM adviser Iijima arrives in North Korea Tue May 14
  Reuters News
• North Korea Caves; Puts Missiles in Storage Sat May 11
  Night Watch
  If the Chinese are exerting economic pressure against North Korea as punishment for refusing to listen to guidance, some reaction by North Korea should become evident soon. ... more
• U.N. team won't be deterred if North Korea rebuffs inquiry into abuses Thu May 9
  Reuters News
• South Korea's Park urges North Korea to choose new path Wed May 8
  Reuters News
• South Korea President Park Geun-hye: "North Korea must change" Wed May 8
• North Korea Keeps Tensions High Wed May 8
  Night Watch
  Japan and South Korea announced they will maintain high vigilance against a surprise provocation since North Korea is capable of launching a missile from an operational missile base with little to no warning. ... more
• U.S., South Korea, vow to maintain North Korea deterrent Tue May 7
  Reuters News
• U.N. chief: North Korea missile move a step in right direction Tue May 7
  Reuters News
• U.N. names team to investigate torture, camps in North Korea Tue May 7
  Reuters News
• Update on American Being Held in North Korea Tue May 7
  Night Watch
  That means that the North will not release Bae in return for apologies, bribes and promise, the usual media of exchange. However, if the UN lifted sanctions in return for his release, Bae would soon be on a flight out of Pyongyang. ... more
• Chicago case alleges ties to North Korea Mon May 6
  AP News
• China's emotional ties to North Korea run deep in border city Wed May 1
  Reuters News
• North Korea's Lack of Success Wed May 1
  Night Watch
  What is apparent is that Kim Jong Un has put his country and population under significant stress and has little to show for it, whether measured in increased national readiness, increased personal loyalty or US recognition as a nuclear armed state. UN Sanctions remain in place. Kim refuses South Korean aid and international aid has dried up in a donation weary world. Kim still seems to need a victory. ... more
• China steps up customs checks, but North Korea trade robust Tue Apr 30
  Reuters News
• U.S. calls on North Korea to release detained U.S. citizen Mon Apr 29
  Reuters News
• NKorea to Escalate Sun Apr 28
  Night Watch
  The new US sanctions legislation pending in Congress may provide the spark for the next North Korean escalation step. ... more

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