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The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
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The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned

Both sides sought to project the image of an ironclad alliance unfazed by international pressure

The fifth Kim-Xi summit: what we learned
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham June 22, 2019
Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
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Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit

A Sino-DPRK meeting in Pyongyang offered some insights into goings-on in the court of Kim Jong Un

Reading the North Korean leadership at the Kim-Xi summit
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 21, 2019
“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
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“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang

The Rodong Sinmun sought to emphasize the two countries' close ties as the fifth Xi-Kim summit began

“Trust” dominant theme of N. Korean editorial on day of Xi’s arrival in Pyongyang
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 20, 2019
Peace on whose terms? The Sino-Russian vision for the Korean peninsula

Peace on whose terms? The Sino-Russian vision for the Korean peninsula

Cooperation with Moscow could drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington

Peace on whose terms? The Sino-Russian vision for the Korean peninsula
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna June 19, 2019
What to make of Xi Jinping’s article in the North Korean party daily
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What to make of Xi Jinping’s article in the North Korean party daily

This appears to be the first time a leader has contributed to the Rodong Sinmun in the lead-up to a visit

What to make of Xi Jinping’s article in the North Korean party daily
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 19, 2019
Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
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Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable

State media used a rare phrase to report on the upcoming Sino-DPRK summit

Why North Korea’s “state visit” characterization for Xi Jinping is notable
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 18, 2019
What to expect at this week’s fifth Kim-Xi summit
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What to expect at this week’s fifth Kim-Xi summit

Talks in Pyongyang come at a critical time for both sides, though concrete outcomes may be limited

What to expect at this week’s fifth Kim-Xi summit
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 18, 2019
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy: how to move beyond missed opportunities
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U.S.-North Korea diplomacy: how to move beyond missed opportunities

The rhetorical gap between Trump and his advisors has stymied talks for months — that needs to change

U.S.-North Korea diplomacy: how to move beyond missed opportunities
Mintaro Oba
Mintaro Oba June 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s condolences tread fine line between personal respect and politics
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Kim Jong Un’s condolences tread fine line between personal respect and politics

The leader's tribute to the late Lee Hee-ho sees Pyongyang keep the door open for dialogue with Seoul

Kim Jong Un’s condolences tread fine line between personal respect and politics
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee June 13, 2019
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
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Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments

In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation

Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 13, 2019