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Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

DPRK leader hails "brave" sharpshooters of the Korean People's Army, urges them to become an "invincible" force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done

Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done

U.S. President's tweet follows Pentagon announcement that upcoming joint military drills with South Korea are postponed

Trump says Kim Jong Un must “act quickly” to get a deal done
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 17, 2019
South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

Move intended to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense says, denies it's a "concession"

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

"Combat Flight Contest-2019" comes amid growing DPRK complaints over upcoming ROK-U.S. air drills

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP

After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP

Campaign statement comes after North Korean state media referred to former U.S. Vice President as a "rabid dog"

After DPRK insult, Biden campaign says “repugnant dictators” threatened by ex-VP
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 15, 2019
South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

Planned exercises could be adjusted to support diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. defense chief suggests

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 15, 2019
North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

Russia’s deputy transport minister in Pyongyang talks pushed for rail container shipments from South Korea to begin

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2019
33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says

Kathmandu also reported to have ordered DPRK-linked businesses be shut down

33 North Koreans leave Nepal amid broader crackdown, report to UN says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
North Korea sent South an “ultimatum” on removal of property at Kumgang: KCNA

North Korea sent South an “ultimatum” on removal of property at Kumgang: KCNA

State media warns DPRK could "unilaterally demolish facilities" at the resort

North Korea sent South an “ultimatum” on removal of property at Kumgang: KCNA
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 14, 2019
Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort

Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort

In sixth visit to the Yangdok resort, North Korean leader points to “shortcomings” in progress

Kim Jong Un expresses concerns over December opening of hot springs resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2019