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Apr. 7, 2021 — North Korea Will Not Attend Olympics (Various)

  • April 7, 2021
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Asahi Shimbun–North Korea says it won’t participate in Tokyo Olympics Chosun Ilbo–N.Korea Says It Won’t Take Part in Tokyo Olympics AP News–EXPLAINER: Why is North Korea skipping the Tokyo Olympics? The Diplomat–North Korea Says It Won’t Participate in Tokyo Olympics…

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Coverage of 70th Anniversary of Korean War (Various)

  • November 9, 2020
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Global Times: “The spirit of CPV soldiers resisting US aggression in Korean War inspires generations of Chinese people” Global Times: “CPV soldiers confident in young Chinese generations inheriting their spirit” Global Times: “Gala to mark the 70th anniversary of the…

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Nov. 8, 2020 — Japanese abductees’ kin ask Biden to press issue with North Korea (Kyodo News)

  • November 8, 2020
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“Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have called for U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to fulfill the promises made by incumbent President Donald Trump in realizing the return of their loved ones.”

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Sept. 25, 2020 — Coverage over death of South Korean at the hands of North Korea (Various)

  • September 25, 2020
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Chosun Ilbo: “Gov’t Kept Mum About N.Korean Slaughter of S.Korean” The Japan Times: “Kim says sorry for killing of South Korean over coronavirus fears” The Straits Times: “North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offers rare apology for killing of South…

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Sept. 18, 2020 — North Korean News (Various)

  • September 18, 2020
  • News and Opinions

Ranging from Chinese Korean War films to detained South Koreans, here are a selection of recent news articles related to North Korea. Global Times: “Several Chinese-made Korean War film and TV productions underway, scheduled for 2021” Korean Times: “Government in…

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