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North Korea begins testing mounting anthrax onto ICBMs, report says

December 20, 2017

North Korea begins testing mounting anthrax onto ICBMs, report says

North Korea is beginning tests on mounting anthrax onto intercontinental ballistic missiles that would strike the U.S., a report said on Wednesday just two days after the White House’s U.S. National Security Strategy stated Kim Jong Un is pursuing chemical and biological weapons.

US pressures China to do more about North Korea's nuclear program

December 20, 2017

US pressures China to do more about North Korea's nuclear program

The United States is calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea in a new draft resolution given to China.

Merchant ships accused of North Korea sanctions violations may face UN ban

December 20, 2017

Merchant ships accused of North Korea sanctions violations may face UN ban

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether to blacklist 10 merchant ships that were found to be transporting banned items from North Korea -- in violation of sanctions imposed against the rogue nation in September.

White House says North Korea was behind massive ‘WannaCry’ cyberattack in May

December 19, 2017

White House says North Korea was behind massive ‘WannaCry’ cyberattack in May

North Korea was behind the massive “WannaCry” cyberattack in May that spread around the world costing billions of dollars, White House Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed Monday.

Korean battle flags tied to Kim Jong Un ancestor unearthed at US Naval Academy

December 19, 2017

Korean battle flags tied to Kim Jong Un ancestor unearthed at US Naval Academy

Korean battle flags purportedly connected to Kim Ung-u, a direct ancestor of Kim Jong Un, were found this month at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) said Friday.

North Korean defector will get free Choco Pies for life, report says

December 19, 2017

North Korean defector will get free Choco Pies for life, report says

The North Korean soldier who made a daring escape to the South at the Demilitarized Zone last month only wanted an Orion Choco Pie when he woke up from surgery — but now he will get a lifetime of sweet treats to enjoy for the rest of his life.

North Korea expected to feel 'severe' economic difficulties from UN sanctions by March, South Korean researchers say

December 19, 2017

North Korea expected to feel 'severe' economic difficulties from UN sanctions by March, South Korean researchers say

Kim Jong Un may seem to keep his regime afloat with missile tests and propaganda depicting happy and healthy citizens despite the tough United Nations sanctions, but by next March North Koreans will be struggling to stay alive because of “severe” economic difficulties, South Korean researchers predicted on Monday.

Australian accused of being 'loyal agent' to North Korea identified, called a 'good man'

December 18, 2017

Australian accused of being 'loyal agent' to North Korea identified, called a 'good man'

The Australian man who was arrested Saturday after being accused of working as an agent for North Korea as part of a case “like nothing … ever seen on Australian soil” has been identified.

Why 2018 will be North Korea's year

December 18, 2017

Why 2018 will be North Korea's year

What can we expect from North Korea going into the new year? Here are six things I will be watching in 2018, with the possibility of armed conflict now closer than ever before.

Trump needs to stand up to China, despite our confrontation with North Korea

December 18, 2017

Trump needs to stand up to China, despite our confrontation with North Korea

While President Trump remains fixated on North Korea, his own security team and other military experts continue to warn about the Chinese threat to the United States.