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EFTA00136518 | EFTA00136528 Austria Expels Russian Diplomat, Spurring Reprisal. Reuters <https://www.reuters.corn/article/us-russia-austria/austria-expels-russian-envoy-in-what-newspapercalls-economic-spying-case-idUSKBN25K115> (8/24, Murphy) reports from Vienna that Austria is expelling a Russian diplomat "for breaching the Vienna Convention governing diplomats' privileges and immunities, an Austrian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday in what a tabloid newspaper reported as an economic espionage case." The spokesman said, "His behaviour is not in accordance with the Vienna Convention." The AP <https://wwvv.expressnews.com/news/article/Austria-expels-Russian-diplomat-Moscow-set-to15509780.php> (8/24) reports Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned "Austrian Ambassador Johannes Aigner later Monday and said that in response to Vienna's move it had declared an unidentified Austrian diplomat persona non grata in Russia." Austrian daily newspaper Kronen Zeitung "reported that the Russian diplomat has until Sept. 1 to leave and said, without citing sources, that he allegedly had been engaged for years in economic espionage at a technology firm with the help of an Austrian citizen." In a statement posted on its website, the Russian Embassy said it was "appalled by the unfounded decision of the Austrian authorities, which is damaging to constructive Russian-Austrian relations." Former CIA Official Among Whose Doubting Kim Jong-Un Coma Rumor. The Washington Times <https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/24/kim-jong-un-coma-reports-evenmore-tenuous-previou> (8/24, Taylor, 492K) reports a former high-level CIA official "and other North Korea analysts downplayed reports Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is in a coma, asserting the reclusive young dictator is likely keeping a low profile amid the North's recent COVID-19 outbreak and a delicate and difficult time in denuclearization talks." According to former CIA Korea Deputy Division Chief Bruce Klingner, referencing recent reports that Kim is serious ill and in a coma, and that his "increasingly high-profile sister, Kim Yo Jong," is assuming leadership, said, "Long-time Korea watchers are the most skeptical of rumors of a North Korean leader's incapacitation or death, having endured countless false reports." Alexandre Mansourov, a "longtime North Korea expert who teaches at Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies," and David Maxwell, a "former US Special Forces officer and North Korea expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies," have also expressed doubts about the rumor. LATimes: North Korean Threat Has Worsened Under Trump Administration. The Los Angeles Times <https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-08-24/north-korea-trump-foreign-policy> (8/24, Bierman, 4.64M) reports that as President Trump "faces the prospect of possibly turning over the presidency to Joe Biden," there is "little evidence the danger" of a nuclear North Korea "has been reduced, despite the most sustained and aggressive diplomacy of Trump's tenure." The Times writes "if anything, North Korea poses a greater threat, according to Korea specialists: The country has tested and developed more weapons; its leader, Kim Jong Un, has become less isolated; and international resolve to confront North Korea has weakened after Trump's three meetings with Kim." According to Jun Pak, who "helped with transition efforts at the CIA when Trump took office and is now an informal advisor to Biden," orth Korea wants to be "like an India or Pakistan," and, "Everybody just looks the other way." Korean Barter Program "Hits Sanctions Hurdle." Reuters <https://www.reuters.corn/article/us-northkoreasouthkorea/inter-korean-sugar-for-liquor-swap-plan-hits-sanctions-hurdle-says-lawmaker-idUSKBN25K1G8> (8/24, Cha, Smith) reports a South Korean farming cooperative's "150 million won ($127,000) plan to barter sugar for North Korean liquor and food products may be in trouble before it even starts, a South Korean lawmaker said on Monday." The deal, brokered by "a Chinese company, was signed in June with five North Korean trading firms, though it still needs approval from Seoul's Unification Ministry, which oversees interKorean affairs." According to a South Korean lawmaker "briefed by the ministry at an intelligence committee hearing on Monday, at least one of the North Korean companies involved may be under international sanctions, potentially jeopardizing the deal." In a statement, the Unification Ministry "said it had not yet made a final EFTA00136528
April 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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North Korea’s party charter drops “peaceful unification” language and expands Kim Jong Un’s powers

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North Korea’s party charter drops “peaceful unification” language and expands Kim Jong Un’s powers
Newly released Workers’ Party charter omits 'peaceful unification' language and codifies broader powers for Kim Jong Un, Seoul analysts say.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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Kim Yo Jong accepted Seoul's drone apology — then warned South Korea it would "pay an unbearable price" for any repeat. Seoul heard the applause. It missed the threat.
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April 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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North Korea fired two KN‑23 short‑range ballistic missiles on April 8, one traveling ~240 km and another over 700 km, marking its fifth and sixth tests of the year. The launches...

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North Korea fired two KN‑23 short‑range ballistic missiles on April 8, one traveling ~240 km and another over 700 km, marking its fifth and sixth tests of the year. The launches came a day after South
April 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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North Korea Blows Up Inter-Korean Roads Amid South Korea Tension
North Korea Blows Up Inter-Korean Roads Amid South Korea Tension
South Korea said North Korea blew up the northern parts of interKorean roads no longer in use on Tuesday, as the rivals are locked in rising animosities over North Korea's claim that South Korea flew drones over its capital, Pyongyang. South Korea's Joint…
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October 15, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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#SouthKorea paused border broadcasts after #NorthKorea’s response. A calculated move for de-escalation—will it work? Learn more about the fragile #InterKorean relations. #Peace #Diplomacy https://nomadtabloid.com/article/south-korea-silences-border-propaganda-after-north-korea-response
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