There are signs of an early Winter in north east asia.  In contrast to all the warm feelings over symphonies in the Spring and cooling towers in the Summer, all the major news sites are carrying the not-so-unexpected news that North Korea will halt it’s denuclearization efforts.

From the American side, any strong action is unlikely until after the elections.

Also, what will a re-assertive Russia have in mind for a nuclear North Korea?

Stories here: Chosun Ilbo | Reuters | AP