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In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
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In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN

Proposals would see DPRK receive relief from measures "related to the livelihood of the civilian population"

In full: China and Russia’s pitch for North Korea sanctions relief at the UN
NK Pro
NK Pro December 17, 2019
North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
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North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion

Korean People's Army General Staff chief Pak has been a leading voice in the DPRK's recent anti-U.S. military statements

North Korean army official Pak Jong Chon appears to receive Politburo promotion
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 17, 2019
Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
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Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines

Despite sanctions and short route distance, Air China’s 737s regularly connect to Air Koryo fuel trucks

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang raise questions about supply-lines
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Jacob Fromer December 16, 2019
Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
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Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?

Scene appears set for a final U.S. proposal to reboot talks before North Korea's deadline

Biegun arrives in Seoul: Last chance saloon for DPRK-U.S. negotiations?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 15, 2019
Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
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Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.

The DPRK foreign ministry leaves the door ajar for the U.S., but maintains hard line

Ahead of Biegun visit to Seoul, MFA statement signals uphill battle for U.S.
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 13, 2019
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz December 13, 2019
The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing
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The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing

Test launches embarrass trade war enemy Trump, but DPRK volatility also concerns the residents of Chinese border regions

The view from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s renewed testing
John Petrushka
John Petrushka December 11, 2019
Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
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Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements

Front-page article lauds the leader for strengthening national defense, building the economy

Context and translation: party daily recollects Kim Jong Un’s 2019 achievements
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee December 10, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s “very important” test at Sohae
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What to make of North Korea’s “very important” test at Sohae

Saturday's test represents an emphatic step by the DPRK to push back on one of the achievements of the Singapore summit

What to make of North Korea’s “very important” test at Sohae
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda December 9, 2019
How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
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How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force

The DPRK has upgraded emergency landing strips and built runways at all of the leader's major palaces, imagery reveals

How North Korea is making the most of its aging air force
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle December 6, 2019