Topic: North Korea

Ten nukes? And a June 15 'go' date?
Ten nukes? And a June 15 'go' date? June 2, 2025 Molly Slag Something had better be done very, very fast before everything blows apart.
North Korean ship sinking—opportunity for a new museum?
North Korean ship sinking—opportunity for a new museum? May 28, 2025 James Zumwalt North Korea recently, and unknowingly, competed to set the shortest time for the maiden voyage of a warship. It appears it can now boast it holds the record!
North Korea's Kim Jong Un cries, calls for more kids
North Korea's Kim Jong Un cries, calls for more kids December 7, 2023 Eric Utter He said it was their duty to halt the country's declining birth rate in order to strengthen the Hermit Kingdom for the future.
North Korea goes all out to hide its coronavirus cases
North Korea goes all out to hide its coronavirus cases February 12, 2020 Monica Showalter Bodies are piling up. And letting the disease go unchecked because authorities are denying that the coronavirus exists in North Korea is a problem for the rest of us.
North Korean Military Proliferation in the Middle East and Africa
North Korean Military Proliferation in the Middle East and Africa February 1, 2019 Janet Levy Despite international sanctions, counter-proliferation initiatives, interdictions and diplomatic efforts, North Korea continues illicit weapons trade.
Kim Jong-un unveils a new look
Kim Jong-un unveils a new look August 14, 2018 Thomas Lifson A dramatic change!
So the great Singapore summit 'nothingburger'...has led to North Korea quietly dismantling its arsenal
So the great Singapore summit 'nothingburger'...has led to North Korea quietly dismantling its arsenal July 24, 2018 Monica Showalter Peace is breaking out on North Korea, throwing another leftist-NeverTrump trope out the window.
On North Korea, Trump is solving problems he inherited, yet Democrats who caused the problems can't stop complaining
On North Korea, Trump is solving problems he inherited, yet Democrats who caused the problems can't stop complaining June 12, 2018 Jack Hellner With the Singapore summit underway between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, the left just can't stop complaining.
Kim Jong-un flies home to sell the deal to the North Korean ruling elite
Kim Jong-un flies home to sell the deal to the North Korean ruling elite June 12, 2018 Thomas Lifson In order for this deal to move forward and realize its potential, Kim is going to have to convince the rest of the Pyongyang power elite to go along. I now find myself in the shocking position of rooting for the brutal dictator to succeed.
North and South Korean leaders hold surprise meeting at Panmunjon
North and South Korean leaders hold surprise meeting at Panmunjon May 26, 2018 Thomas Lifson It seems clear that both leaders want the summit to go forward, which is probably what Trump wants. They now need to please him, after all.
Trump calls off Singapore summit with Kim Jong-un
Trump calls off Singapore summit with Kim Jong-un May 24, 2018 Rick Moran Trump is a president like no other...
The North Korean enigma
The North Korean enigma May 18, 2018 Robert Arvay Call me simple, but I am confused about why, or even whether, North Korea will denuclearize.
Trump tweets that he will greet Pompeo bringing North Korean hostages home at Andrews at 2 AM
Trump tweets that he will greet Pompeo bringing North Korean hostages home at Andrews at 2 AM May 9, 2018 Thomas Lifson A diplomatic triumph and an irresistible reality TV moment.
The second-best part of Trump's diplomatic triumph (so far) with North Korea is watching heads explode among his NeverTrump critics
The second-best part of Trump's diplomatic triumph (so far) with North Korea is watching heads explode among his NeverTrump critics April 28, 2018 Thomas Lifson A guilty pleasure.
Trump’s Biggest Challenge in Seoul
Trump’s Biggest Challenge in Seoul November 7, 2017 Daren Jonescu The progressive assumption shared by Seoul and Pyongyang stands in the way of a unified poilicy toward North Korea
Signs of turmoil in North Korea?
Signs of turmoil in North Korea? October 27, 2017 Thomas Lifson In a totalitarian society, there is not supposed to be vandalism of the god-like leader's monuments.
North Korea's bizarre appeal to Australian parliament
North Korea's bizarre appeal to Australian parliament October 20, 2017 Thomas Lifson The Pyongyang regime is clearly shaken up by President Donald Trump and resorting to clumsy desperation measures.
North Korean missiles and those pesky alliances
North Korean missiles and those pesky alliances August 16, 2017 John McMahon When push threatened to come to shove with North Korea, America's defense treaty allies varied in their enthusiasm for their obligations.
Washington Post blames NoKo missile problem on 'failure' of Trump's 'naive' approach
Washington Post blames NoKo missile problem on 'failure' of Trump's 'naive' approach July 5, 2017 Thomas Lifson There is absolutely no shame left at the Washington Post.
Former top State Department official provides an excuse for Hillary's loss that is laugh-out-loud ridiculous
Former top State Department official provides an excuse for Hillary's loss that is laugh-out-loud ridiculous June 29, 2017 Thomas Lifson Panic on the left is starting to drive them mad.
Putin's unhelpful power game on North Korea
Putin's unhelpful power game on North Korea May 15, 2017 Monica Showalter What is Vladimir Putin doing, telling the U.S. to not "intimidate" North Korea?  He ought to think about whose side he's on and what Russia's interests are.
North Korea's insanity is unsustainable
North Korea's insanity is unsustainable April 18, 2017 Silvio Canto, Jr. We have now reached the point where North Korea's insane behavior is unsustainable.     
North Korea develops an even more lethal goose step
North Korea develops an even more lethal goose step April 17, 2017 Ed Straker This way to the edge of the cliff.
Trumped by Trump
Trumped by Trump April 17, 2017 Kate Wright Sure, Kim Jong-un got his lunch eaten for him by President Trump.  But so did the mainstream media.  Ain't that right, Jake?
Did Trump hack North Korea's missile launch?
Did Trump hack North Korea's missile launch? April 16, 2017 Monica Showalter A U.K. ex-foreign secretary has told the BBC that the North Korean rocket launch failure might have been a hack. Just the news of this possibility should terrify Kim.  
North Korea Is a Danger
North Korea Is a Danger March 11, 2017 Michael Curtis The time has come for the world to ensure that North Korea does not continue on its destructive path.
North Korea's hidden cadre of cyber-warriors
North Korea's hidden cadre of cyber-warriors March 11, 2017 Monica Showalter The Malaysians broke off ties with North Korea.  But is anyone aware of how they've already helped the Norks?
Malaysia should scrap its ban on visas for Israelis
Malaysia should scrap its ban on visas for Israelis March 10, 2017 Ted Gover As long as Malaysia is going to change its visa policies toward the murderous North Koreans, why not end its ban on Israelis, too?
So much for Trump being Putin's puppet...
So much for Trump being Putin's puppet... March 7, 2017 Monica Showalter President Trump deployed missiles to defend Japan even as Russia and China objected.  So much for the left's claim that Trump is under Putin's thumb.
Have the Chicoms finally had it with the Norks?
Have the Chicoms finally had it with the Norks? February 24, 2017 Monica Showalter Based on the statements now rolling out of Beijing, China is out to give North Korea a thrashing. The Trump administration may be what's behind it.
As North Korea faces famine, Kim Jong-un balloons to 300 pounds
As North Korea faces famine, Kim Jong-un balloons to 300 pounds April 1, 2016 Thomas Lifson Tragic, yet hilarious.  What happened to that old lefty slogan, "Eat the rich"?
Kim Jong-un recruiting 'pleasure troupe' of concubines
Kim Jong-un recruiting 'pleasure troupe' of concubines April 3, 2015 Thomas Lifson Now that he’s in power securely and the three year priod of official mourning is over, it’s time to party hearty.
Study: North Korea could have 79 nuclear weapons by 2020
Study: North Korea could have 79 nuclear weapons by 2020 December 24, 2014 Thomas Lifson The world is spiraling toward nuclear Armageddon
Obama was wrong: Sony hack was terrorism, not vandalism
Obama was wrong: Sony hack was terrorism, not vandalism December 23, 2014 Thomas Lifson Obama versus the legal definition.
Creative cyberwar tactics
Creative cyberwar tactics December 19, 2014 Thomas Lifson A simple and elegant way to turn the tables on North Korea.
Bugs Bunny vs. Kim Jong Un
Bugs Bunny vs. Kim Jong Un December 18, 2014 Mark Griswold America has surrendered to a stupid little country with a dictator better cast for an Austin Powers film than reality, and nary a shot has been fired.
Meet Wendy Sherman, architect of appeasement disasters in nuclear negotiations with North Korea and Iran
Meet Wendy Sherman, architect of appeasement disasters in nuclear negotiations with North Korea and Iran October 25, 2014 Ed Lasky and Thomas Lifson The Pentagon says North Korea probably now has ICBM nuclear warheads. The person who was in charge of negotiations to prevent that now leads our negotiating team supposedly preventing the mullahs from getting nukes.
Gunfire exchanged at the Korean DMZ
Gunfire exchanged at the Korean DMZ October 19, 2014 Thomas Lifson Is this anything serious or just a form of pep rally for a thug regime led by a gout-crippled overweight manchild with a bad haircut?
Japan moves to loosen restraints on military
Japan moves to loosen restraints on military July 2, 2014 Thomas Lifson The label "historic" applies.
It looks like China is seriously worried about North Korea's nuclear warheads
It looks like China is seriously worried about North Korea's nuclear warheads May 6, 2014 Thomas Lifson Beijing signals Pyongyang it is planning for the regime to fall.
North Korea's reassuring sign of aggression
North Korea's reassuring sign of aggression March 17, 2014 Thomas Lifson Why it is actually a good sign that North Korea fired off 25 rockets to protest US-South Korea military exercises
Navy SEALs to the rescue in tanker drama
Navy SEALs to the rescue in tanker drama March 17, 2014 Thomas Lifson North Korean-flagged vessel carrying oil from rebel-held Libran port.
The Progressive Degradation of Freedom
The Progressive Degradation of Freedom November 10, 2013 Daren Jonescu Socialized medicine teaches that you must not value your life above that of other men. Not only should no doctor care about your personal survival, but you yourself should stop thinking your survival is any kind of priority.
A Comparison of Threats
A Comparison of Threats September 12, 2013 Paul Shlichta I'm a little confused. shouldn't we apply the same tests to WMD holders?
A surprising crystal meth epidemic
A surprising crystal meth epidemic August 20, 2013 Thomas Lifson Breaking bad on a national scale
South Korea calls North Korea's bluff and wins
South Korea calls North Korea's bluff and wins August 8, 2013 Thomas Lifson President Park Geun-hye of South Korea has more stones than Barack Obama. She isn't content to lead from behind
WHO's Delusions on North Korea's Health Care System
WHO's Delusions on North Korea's Health Care System July 24, 2013 Sierra Rayne The UN's health chief overwhelmed by nostalgia for the Cold War period.
Pax Americana Hubris: America cannot afford Syria
Pax Americana Hubris: America cannot afford Syria July 4, 2013 John Griffing The issue of whether or not our nation can afford to project global power is almost completely ignored.
A very bad sign for Obama
A very bad sign for Obama May 20, 2013 Thomas Lifson A potent MSM signal
Does Kim Know What Lies Ahead?
Does Kim Know What Lies Ahead? April 17, 2013 James Zumwalt This child has a gun, and also thinks he's god almighty. Time to head for cover.
Korean Cyberwarfare Update: Leaving The Keys In The Car
Korean Cyberwarfare Update: Leaving The Keys In The Car April 13, 2013 Sidney Raphael South Korea falls asleep at the switch.
Obama's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
Obama's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay April 13, 2013 Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison If we had a foreign policy, it would defend America, and scare tin pot dictators like Kim Jong Un. While Kim arms and menaces, he sits on top of the DMZ. And our Commander-in-Chief is sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time.
Kim Jong Un's Shoes
Kim Jong Un's Shoes April 12, 2013 Thomas Lifson If you can mentally put yourself in Kim Jong-un's shoes, once you are aware of the constraints he faces you will understand why the South Koreans aren't getting terribly worried about how the current round of threats will end.
Deifying the Dear Leader
Deifying the Dear Leader April 12, 2013 Daren Jonescu North Korea knows that she cannot win a war against the U.S. and South Korea. So why is she pushing every button one would push if one wanted to precipitate the outbreak of such a war?
It's Almost 3 AM and North Korea's Calling
It's Almost 3 AM and North Korea's Calling April 3, 2013 Thomas Lifson President Obama has a situation on his hands where charisma and media support do him no good.
North Korea nullifies armistice (updated)
North Korea nullifies armistice (updated) March 11, 2013 Rick Moran More symbolic than real?
North Korean Communist dynasty goes into its third generation
North Korean Communist dynasty goes into its third generation December 19, 2011 Thomas Lifson The secretive dictatorship in Pyongyang announced to its people Sunday that the "Dear Leader" died the day before, allegedly of a heart attack brought on by overwork