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Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
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Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?

Key foreign policy figures dropped from DPRK leader's summit entourage, analysis shows

Kim Jong Un’s delegation to Russia: who’s who?
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 24, 2019
What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
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What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit

Though the two have plenty to discuss, stalled nuclear diplomacy limits what can actually be achieved

What to expect from a long-awaited Kim-Putin summit
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna April 22, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
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South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling

A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2019
North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines
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North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines

State media coverage offered some subtle throwbacks to the Byungjin days

North Korea’s Wednesday “tactical” weapons test: reading between the lines
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 19, 2019
Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 18, 2019
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
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What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test

The North Korean leader has good reason to see advances in American missile defense as threatening

What to make of Kim Jong Un’s recent complaints about a U.S. missile test
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda April 17, 2019
High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade
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High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade

Analysis reveals shifting trends in the two countries' economic relationship

High and lows: the past, present, and future of North Korea-Russia trade
Andrey Kovsh April 17, 2019
North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
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North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA

Personnel reshuffles dominated DPRK's legislature first meeting on Thursday

North Korea’s movers and shakers meet: notable developments at the 14th SPA
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 12, 2019
In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
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In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA

The DPRK's top legislative body held a major meeting on Thursday

In full: promotions and demotions at North Korea’s 14th SPA
NK Pro
NK Pro April 12, 2019
What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington
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What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington

While Moon goes home largely empty-handed, he can claim some modest successes

What emerged from Thursday’s ROK-U.S. summit in Washington
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 12, 2019