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North Korean denuclearization is “joint objective” for U.S. and Russia: Pompeo

North Korean denuclearization is “joint objective” for U.S. and Russia: Pompeo

Washington and Moscow's top diplomats say they support "denuclearization," but appear to differ on what the word means

North Korean denuclearization is “joint objective” for U.S. and Russia: Pompeo
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 10, 2019
New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

“Self-Development” portal adds to plethora of sites offering shopping, delivery, and online document services

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2019
North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 
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North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 

Developments by National Aerospace Development Administration promoted in banner on new intranet portal

North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2019
As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
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As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok

19 additional round-trip flights scheduled for December, data shows

As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 10, 2019
North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says

North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says

South Korea’s defense minister calls on Pyongyang to cease "activity that raises military tension"

North Korea conducted rocket “engine test” over the weekend, South says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 10, 2019
U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea

Lawmakers say U.S. military presence on peninsula "nonnegotiable" in any talks with Pyongyang

U.S. Congress moves to block Trump from pulling troops out of South Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 10, 2019
Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump

Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump

Ri Su Yong warns Trump not to "further offend" the North Korean leader, according to KCNA

Kim Jong Un still deciding “final judgment,” senior official cautions Trump
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 9, 2019
Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Joint working group on electric energy cooperation met in Pyongyang Friday with visit by Russian deputy energy minister

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount

North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount

Kim Yong Chol condemns "abnormal and irrational" U.S. President in new statement

North Korea has “nothing to lose,” top official warns Trump as tensions mount
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019
UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
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UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges

Equipment set to help North Korean women in childbirth and treat flood victims, among other projects

UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019