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State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”

State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”

As party plenum approaches, article by cabinet newspaper focuses on this year's military achievements

State media hails Kim’s 2019 feats in cementing “the strongest national defense”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 20, 2019
Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Top U.S. negotiator, in his new role as Deputy Secretary of State, met second Chinese vice FM on Friday

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
U.S. NGO seeks ideas to break North Korea’s information cordon

U.S. NGO seeks ideas to break North Korea’s information cordon

Lumen wants to "provide all North Korean people with access to uncensored sources of information"

U.S. NGO seeks ideas to break North Korea’s information cordon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 20, 2019
Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Plans would add to what Indonesian ambassador said were Pyongyang brewery's $2 million in exports to China

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

Biegun will have to balance new role with his responsibilities as U.S. special representative for North Korea

North Korea envoy Stephen Biegun confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 19, 2019
North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights

North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights

Resolution denounced as a product of "hostile forces that obsess with inveterate hatred against us"

North Korean ambassador condemns annual UN resolution on human rights
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 19, 2019
South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week

South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week

Summit comes amid a whirlwind of diplomacy in the region to address escalating tensions with Pyongyang

South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2019
Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea

Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea

Newly-announced stop in Beijing for top U.S. envoy comes amid China-Russia push for sanctions relief at the UN

Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 18, 2019
Russian oil exports to North Korea drop again in October: UN
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Russian oil exports to North Korea drop again in October: UN

Russia shipped more than 30,000 tons of refined petroleum to the DPRK between January and October 2019, new UN data show

Russian oil exports to North Korea drop again in October: UN
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 18, 2019
$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations

Several DPRK-run restaurants also shut down, though it's unclear for how long

$10 million North Korean museum in Cambodia “temporarily” suspends operations
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 17, 2019