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Despite UN Sanctions, North Koreans at Work in Senegal

North Korea has quietly reopened a construction firm in Senegal in an apparent violation of United Nations sanctions targeting Pyongyang’s nuclear programs, VOA Korean has confirmed.

More International Cooperation Called Key to Curbing North Korea’s Sanction Evasion

Increased international cooperation is essential for curtailing the ship-to-ship transfers that Pyongyang continues to use to evade sanctions, said a former United Nations panel expert on North Korean sanctions enforcement.

With New North Korea-US Talks Likely, Will a Deal Result? 

Promised talks this month between the United States and North Korea will give President Donald Trump yet another chance to conclude a deal with the reclusive nation, something that has eluded several of his predecessors.

Experts: China Could Be ‘New Road’ Touted by North Korea

China may be a “new road” for North Korea if diplomacy with the United States fails, experts say.

Seoul’s Decision to End Intelligence-Sharing Pact Could Backfire 

Seoul’s decision to end a military intelligence pact with Tokyo could have far-reaching consequences that could put its own security at risk, reducing its ability to defend against potential North Korean aggression, experts say.

Experts: Trump’s Approach Could Push Pyongyang Toward Beijing

Experts: N. Korea’s New Missiles Designed to Dodge Preemptive Strikes 

The recent missile tests by North Korea, including one Saturday, show potential weapons that are designed to circumvent any preemptive strikes that would destroy them on their launch pads before being fired, experts said.

International Aid Group: North Korea’s Food Shortages Worsened by Drought

Three Summits. Five Launches. One Bromance.

After three summits and several exchanges of letters between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Washington must now deal with Pyongyang’s five missile tests since February, experts said.

Article Suggests Nuclear Sharing with Japan, S. Korea to Deter N. Korean Threat

The National Defense University, an institution funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, has published a journal article suggesting Washington should share its nuclear tactical missiles with Japan and South Korea to deter North Korea’s growing nuclear threat to East Asia and the U.S.

Engel Calls for Trump's Mediation in Seoul-Tokyo Trade Dispute

A leading member of the U.S. Congress is calling for the Trump administration to do more to mediate a dispute between two of America's closest allies in Asia: South Korea and Japan.